55r 12 Volt Battery Trimmer OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 in U.S. or 1-800-265-6778 in CANADA www.ryobi.
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS THANK YOU I. Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-tounderstand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 A.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, warning, or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • To reduce risk of damage to charger body and cord, pull by the charger body, rather than cord, when disconnecting the charger. • Make sure charger cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. • Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug. If damaged, replaced charger immediately. • Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION KNOW YOUR UNIT APPLICATION Use the Trimmer for; • Cutting grass and light weeds, decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ADJUSTING THE D-HANDLE MOUNTING THE CHARGING STATION 1. Hold the unit in the operating position (Fig. 1). NOTE: Mount the charging unit and allow the unit to charge for at least 36 hours prior to first use. This unit may stay on the charging station continuously without overcharging. Place the charging station where the unit is intended to be stored. This should be a cool, dry and well ventilated place, where the unit can be locked-up and out of the reach of children.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CHARGING THE UNIT Make sure the charging station is securely fastened to a wall and the charger is plugged into a working wall outlet. NOTE: Allow the unit to charge for at least 36 hours prior to first use. NOTE: If you are using the optional Battery and Charger Accessory Kit to charge your battery. Read and follow all instructions in the manual that comes with the kit to set up and properly charge your battery. 3.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TO START UNIT WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, ensure the lock-off button resets each time the trigger is released. Overload Protection Switch 1. Press and hold the lock-off button in (Fig. 6). This allows the trigger to operate. Fig. 7 HOLDING THE UNIT Lock-Off Button Trigger Fig. 6 2. Depress and hold trigger. 3. Release the lock-off button. TO STOP UNIT Release the trigger to stop the trimmer.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING THE TRIMMER WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, wear goggles or safety glasses at all times when operating this unit. Wear a face mask or dust mask in dusty locations. DECORATIVE TRIMMING Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around trees, posts, fences, etc. Use a 30-degree angle when trimming with this method (Fig. 10). Clear the area to be cut before each use.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. To prevent serious personal injury, take extra precautions and care when performing maintenance, service or for changing the cutting attachment or other attachments. WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, remove or disconnect the battery before servicing, cleaning, changing add-on attachments or removing material from the unit.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 7. Insert the end of the line into one of the two 0.80 holding slots (Fig. 14). 11. Install the bump head cover over the inner reel. Align the tabs on the cover with the slots in the outer spool and press the cover evenly down until it snaps into place . NOTE: Make sure the bump head cover tabs snap into place or the inner reel will come out during operation. INSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL Always use genuine replacement line.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS BATTERY PACK REPLACEMENT To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of properly. THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS A SEALED LEAD-ACID BATTERY AND MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. Local, state, or federal laws may prohibit disposal of sealed lead-acid batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options. Removing the Battery 1.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS REPLACING THE CHARGER CLEANING THE UNIT Replace the charger if it is damaged, or if the barrel connector or cord become damaged, or if the barrel connector is not connecting to the unit properly. CAUTION: Only use the type of charger specified for this unit. Any other type may cause damage to the unit, batteries and possible injury. Your trimmer requires a Ryobi #182534 12V charger and #180295 charging station. The charging instructions refer only to these parts.
TROUBLESHOOTING MOTOR OPERATES SLOWLY OR WILL NOT OPERATE CAUSE ACTION Battery is not charged Charge battery. See Charging the Unit, page 8. Overload protection switch has popped Reset overload protection switch BATTERY WILL NOT CHARGE CAUSE ACTION No power to charger or battery Check charger and charging station. See Charging the Unit, page 8. Battery has failed Replace battery. See Battery Pack Replacement, page 13.
LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY RYOBI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS warrants each new RYOBI Product for two (2) years according to the following terms. This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser only and commences on the date of original retail purchase. Any part of the RYOBI Product manufactured or supplied by RYOBI and found in the reasonable judgement of RYOBI to be defective in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced by an authorized RYOBI service dealer without charge for parts and labor.
