Push the housing together and rotate the lower housing
clockwise until the arrows on the lower housing are aligned
with the lock on the upper housing.
Install line as described in Line and Blade Replacement.
CLEANING THE GRASS TRIMMER
Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.
Clean dirt and debris from the grass trimmer using a damp
cloth with a mild detergent.
NOTICE:
Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic housing
or the handle. They can be damaged by certain aromatic
oils such as pine and lemon, and by solvents such as
kerosene.
PROBLEM
Motor fails to start when switch
trigger is depressed.
Line will not advance
This product has a Five-year Limited Warranty for personal,
family, or household use (90 days for business or commercial use).
For warranty details, visit www.ryobitools.com
MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Battery is not secure.
Battery is not charged.
Battery is hot.
Line is welded to itself.
Not enough line on spool.
Line is worn too short.
Line is tangled on spool.
or call (toll free) 1-800-525-2579.
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STORING THE GRASS TRIMMER
Remove the battery pack from the grass trimmer before
storing.
Clean all foreign material from the grass trimmer.
Store it in a place that is inaccessible to children.
Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemi-
cals and de-icing salts.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Replacement Line
0.105 in. Replacement Line (bulk) ................. AC0105B
0.095 in. Pre-Cut Trimmer Line (5 pack) .........AC04149
Pivoting Fixed Line Replacements ............AC053N1FL
Replacement Blades ....................................... AC053N1FB
SOLUTION
To secure the battery pack, make sure the latch on the
bottom of the battery pack is snapped into place.
Charge the battery pack according to the instructions
included with your model.
When battery pack reaches cooled temperature, the
trimmer will resume operation.
Lubricate with silicone spray.
Install more line. Refer to Line and Blade Replacement
earlier in this manual.
Pull lines while alternately pressing down on and releas-
ing bump knob. Refer to Line and Blade Replacement
earlier in this manual.
Remove line from spool and rewind. Refer to Line and
Blade Replacement earlier in this manual.
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