MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
13
INSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL
Always use genuine replacement line. Using
larger line then the unit is designed for may
make the motor overheat or fail.
1. Remove the bump head cover by pressing in
both bump head cover tabs visible on either
side of the bump head outer spool
(Fig. 12, Pg. 11).
NOTE: The spring will push the cover up
when the tabs release.
2. Remove the old inner reel and spring from
the outer spool (Fig. 12, Pg. 11).
3. Remove the spring from the old inner reel
(Fig. 12, Pg. 11).
4. Use a clean cloth to clean the inner surface
of the outer spool (Fig. 12, Pg. 11).
5. Insert the end of the line, on the prewound
reel, through the eyelet in the outer spool
(Fig. 16)
6. Place inner reel and spring inside the
outer spool.
NOTE: The spring must be assembled on
the inner reel before reassembling
the bump head.
7. Hold the inner reel in place, grasp the line
end and pull firmly to release the line from
the holding slot in the inner reel (Fig. 17).
8. 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.
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
Barrel Connector
Clamp
Screw
Charger
Charging
Station
REPLACING THE CHARGER
Use the following if the charger, barrel connector
or cord becomes damage, 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 #180294 12V
charger and #180295 charging station.
The charging instructions in this manual refer
only to these parts.
1. Unplug the charger from the wall outlet and
remove the unit from the charging station.
2. Remove the screw from the clamp holding
the barrel connector in place using a
standard or T-20 Torx bit screwdriver
(Fig. 18).
3. Remove the barrel connector from the slot
and replace charger, if needed.
4. Install the barrel connector into the charging
station. Make sure the connector is secure
and inserted correctly into the slot (see inset
Fig. 18).
5. Reinstall the clamp and screw.
6. Plug the charger into the wall outlet. Refer to
Charging the Unit for charging instructions.