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GB D E Français I P NL S DK N FIN GR H CZ RUS RO PL CLT-1423P / 1823 P manual 24/11/04 11:57 Page 9RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING When using battery operated tools basic safety precaution should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, leaking batteries and personal injury, including the following. Read the operation manual and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Wear eye protection and ear protection. Keep all by standers, especially children and pets, at least 15m from the operating area.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE

OPERATING ■ Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit. ■ Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. ■ Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts. Check for battery pack leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure. Replace string head or any other parts that are cracked, chipped, or damaged. Make sure the string head is properly installed and securely fastened. Be sure the grass shield is properly attached, and positioned as recommended. Failure to do so can result in personal injury to the operator and bystanders, as well as damage to the unit. ■ Use the right tool. Only use this line trimmer for the purpose intended. ■ Do not use line trimmer if switch will not turn the unit on or off. A unit that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. ■ Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become en-tangled in the string head. ■ Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. At a minimum, keep all children, bystanders and pets outside a 15 m radius; there still may be a risk to bystanders from thrown objects. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the motor and make sure the string head stops immediately. ■ To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not operate unit in damp or wet locations. ■ Do not handle the unit with wet hands. ■ Use only 1.65 mm diameter genuine replacement line. Never use metal-reinforced line, wire, or rope, etc. These can break off and become a dangerous projectile. Do not use any other attachment on this unit. ■ Do not allow children under the age of 15 or untrained individuals to use this line trimmer. ■ To reduce the risk of injury, always wear full eye protection when using this line trimmer. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. ■ Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery; they can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when working outdoors. ■ To prevent hair from being drawn into nearby air vents and becoming entangled in moving parts, wear protective hair covering to contain long hair or secure covered hair above shoulder level. ■ Do not use electric or battery operated units in rain or damp weather. WHILE OPERATING ■ Do not use trimmer without front handle in place. Keep both hands on handles when unit is in use. ■ To avoid accidental starting, never carry your unit with your finger on the trigger. ■ Stay alert and pay attention to what you are doing. Use common sense when using this line trimmer. ■ Do not operate in poor lighting. Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light. ■ Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good footing and balance at all times. Do not use on ladder. ■ Do not force the trimmer. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was designed. ■ Always hold the unit with both hands when operating. Keep a firm grip on both the rear handle and the front handle. ■ Release the trigger, allow the motor to stop, and remove the battery pack before performing maintenance, repair or making adjustments. ■ This cordless line trimmer is intended only for cutting grass, light weeds and for decorative trimming. Do not use this line trimmer as an edger. ■ Before starting the unit, make sure the string head will not come in contact with anything. ■ If you strike or become entangled with foreign objects, stop the unit immediately, remove the battery pack and check for damage. Do not operate before repairing damage. Do not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.

F D E English I P NL S DK N FIN GR H CZ RUS RO PL CLT-1423P / 1823 P manual 24/11/04 11:57 Page 10RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ Keep all body parts away from string head and other moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the string head when it is rotating. ■ Keep string head below waist level. ■ Always stop the motor when cutting is delayed or when walking from one cutting location to another. ■ The grass shield must always be in place while operating the unit. Do not operate unit without the cutting line extended, and the proper line installed. Do not extend the cutting line beyond the length of the shield. ■ Keep unit clean of grass clippings and other materials. They may become lodged between the string head and shield. ■ Store the unit inside in a dry place, either locked up or up high to prevent unauthorised use or damage. Keep out of the reach of children or untrained individuals. ■ Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each use, see Cleaning and Storage instructions. ■ Be sure to secure the unit while transporting. ■ Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan them these instructions. SERVICE ■ Service on unit must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury to the user, or damage to the unit. It may also void your warranty. ■ When servicing a unit, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instruction in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorised parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit. It may also void your warranty. BATTERY SAFETY ■ Battery operated units do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards even when unit is not operating. ■ Remove the battery pack before making any adjustments, cleaning, storing, or removing material from the unit, or when not in use. ■ A battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery pack. A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. Use battery pack only with charger listed. 14,4V 18V BATTERYPACK (1.7Ah)BPP-1417 BPP-1817 CHARGER BC-144T/RY BC-180T/RY ■ To reduce the risk of explosion and possible injury, DO NOT place battery units or their batteries near fire or heat. ■ Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed. ■ A damaged battery pack is subject to explosion. To avoid serious personal injury, properly dispose of a damaged battery pack. ■ Batteries vent hydrogen gas and can explode in the presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, never use any cordless product in the presence of open flame. An exploded battery pack can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with water immediately. ■ Do not charge unit in a damp or wet location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock. ■ For best results, your battery unit should be charged in a location where the temperature is more than 10ºC (50ºF) but less than 38ºC (100ºF). Do not store outside or in vehicles. ■ Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, battery pack leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water, then neutralise with lemon juice or vinegar. If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek immediate medical attention. ■ Do not dispose of batteries in a fire. The cell may explode. Batteries should be recycled, consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/ or disposal options. ■ When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery pack terminals together may cause sparks, burns, or a fire.

F D E English I P NL S DK N FIN GR H CZ RUS RO PL CLT-1423P / 1823 P manual 24/11/04 11:57 Page 11RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION CHARGER SAFETY ■ To reduce risk of injury, charge only nickelcadmium type rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may burst, causing personal injury and damage. ■ Do not expose charger to wet or damp conditions. ■ Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. ■ To reduce risk of damage to charger body and cord, pull by charger plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger. ■ Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. ■ An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be used, make sure: (a) That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of plug on charger. (b) That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition. ■ Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug. If damaged, have replaced immediately by a qualified serviceman. ■ Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman. ■ Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassemble may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. ■ To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug the charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk. ■ Disconnect charger from power supply when not in use. ■ Risk of electric shock. Do not touch uninsulated portion of output connector or uninsulated battery terminal. ■ Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this unit. If you loan someone this unit, loan them these instructions also. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

D. SHAFT ADJUSTIMENT COLLAR

C. REMOVE BOTH SCREWS

B. SHAFT ADJUSTMENT COLLAR

A. SHAFT ADJUSTMENT COLLAR

H. OPENING IN SPOOL HOUSING

■ Remove both screws on the motor housing. Orient grass shield on the motor housing and twist to lock in place as shown. ■ Re-install screws to secure grass shield in place. See Figure 2.

■ Rotate the lower portion of the shaft adjustment collar to the “Unlock” position. See Figure 3. ■ Lower shaft should now be free to slide down from inside the upper shaft. Make sure the shaft is pulled out to the desired position. See Figure 4. ■ Rotate shaft adjustment collar to the “Lock” position and tighten securely. See Figure 5. WARNING If any parts are missing, do not operate unit until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury. OPERATION

LED FUNCTIONS OF CHARGER

See Figure 6. LED WILL BE ON TO INDICATE STATUS OF CHARGER AND BATTERY PACK: ■ Red LED on = Fast charging mode. ■ Green LED on = Fully charged battery pack. ■ Yellow and Green LEDs on = Control charge or defective battery pack. ■ No LED on = Defective charger or battery pack. CAUTION To prevent damage to battery pack, remove battery pack from charger immediately if no LED comes on. Return battery pack and charger to your nearest Authorised Service Centre for checking or replacing. Also, if you are removing battery pack from charger and no LEDs are on, return both battery pack and charger to your nearest Authorised Service Centre. Do not insert another battery pack into charger. A damaged charger may damage a battery pack.

CHARGING YOUR BATTERY PACK

The battery pack for this unit has been shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge it prior to use. NOTE: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are charged. Allow several cycles (trimming followed by recharging) for them to fully charge. TO CHARGE ■ Charge battery pack only with the charger provided. ■ Make sure power supply is normal household voltage, 230 volts, 50 Hz, AC only. ■ Connect charger to power supply. ■ Place battery pack in charger. See Figure 6. Align raised rib on battery pack with groove in charger. ■ When charger is properly connected, red light will turn on. Press down on battery pack to be sure contacts on battery pack engage properly with contacts in charger. ■ Normally, the yellow and green lights on the charger will come on. This indicates charger is in control charge mode and should switch to fast charge mode within 5 minutes. When charger is in fast charge mode the yellow and green lights will go off and the red light will come on.

F D E English I P NL S DK N FIN GR H CZ RUS RO PL CLT-1423P / 1823 P manual 24/11/04 11:57 Page 13OPERATION If after a period of 15 minutes the yellow and green lights remain on, remove the battery pack, wait 1 minute and reinsert battery pack in charger. If the yellow and green lights continue to remain on an additional 15 minutes, the battery pack is damaged and will not accept charge. ■ When your battery pack becomes fully charged, the red light will turn off and the green light will turn on. After normal usage, 1 hour of charge time is required to be fully charged. A minimum charge time of 1 to 1-1/ 2 hours is required to recharge a completely discharged battery pack. The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. ■ DO NOT place charger in an area of extreme heat or cold. It will work best at normal room temperature.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING HOT

BATTERY PACK When using your line trimmer continuously, the batteries in your battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to recharge. NOTE: This situation only occurs when continuous use of your line trimmer causes the batteries to become hot. It does not occur under normal circumstances. If battery pack is below normal temperature range, the green LED on charger will come on. Allow battery pack to reach normal temperature, then the red LED will come on.

INSTALL BATTERY PACK

■ Place the battery pack in the line trimmer. Align raised rib on battery pack with groove in line trimmer. See Figure 7. ■ Make sure the latches on the battery pack snap in place and that battery pack is secured in line trimmer before beginning operation.

■ Locate latches of battery pack and depress both sides to release the battery pack from the line trimmer. See Figure 7. ■ Remove battery pack from the line trimmer. CAUTION When placing battery pack in your line trimmer, be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with groove in line trimmer and latches snap in place properly. Improper assembly of battery pack can cause damage to internal components.

STARTING THE LINE TRIMMER

■ Press and hold the trigger lock button. See Figure 8. This makes the trigger operational. ■ Release the trigger lock button and continue to squeeze the trigger for extended operation.

STOPPING THE LINE TRIMMER

■ Release the trigger to stop the string trimmer. ■ Upon release of the trigger, the trigger lock button will be automatically reset to the lock position.

HOLDING THE LINE TRIMMER

WARNING Dress properly to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Wear eye protection. Wear heavy, long pants, boots and well fitting gloves. Do not wear short pants, sandals or go barefoot. ■ Hold the line trimmer as shown. See Figure 9. Right arm is slightly bent, the right hand holding the rear handle. Left arm is straight, the left hand holding the front handle. The unit should be slightly below waist level. ■ The string head on your line trimmer should be parallel to the ground and should easily contact the material being cut without the operator having to bend over. A simple shaft adjustment accommodates most user’s heights.

USING THE LINE TRIMMER

ADVANCING LINE Your line trimmer is equipped with a string head, which allows the operator to release more cutting line without stopping the motor. As the line becomes worn or frayed, additional line can be released by lightly tapping the string head on the ground while operating the line trimmer at full throttle. See Figure 10. For best results, tap the head on bare ground or hard soil. If line release is attempted in tall grass, the motor may overheat. Approximately 25.4 mm (1 inch) of cutting line is released each time the head is tapped on the ground. Always keep the cutting line fully extended. If the string is worn too short you may not be able to advance the string by tapping the head on the ground. If this occurs, stop the motor, remove the spool as described in the following section, feed the cutting line through the opening in spool housing and reassemble the spool to the string head.

F D E English I P NL S DK N FIN GR H CZ RUS RO PL CLT-1423P / 1823 P manual 24/11/04 11:57 Page 14OPERATION CUTTING LINE This line trimmer is equipped with a string cut off blade on the grass shield. See Figure 11. For best cutting, advance line until it is trimmed to length by the string cut-off blade. Advance line whenever you hear the motor running faster than normal. This will maintain best performance and keep the cutting line long enough to advance properly. OPERATING TIPS ■ Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the string head. ■ Keep the line trimmer tilted toward the area being cut. Avoid digging into grass. ■ Slowly move the line trimmer in and out of the area being cut. ■ Use the tip of line to do the cutting - do not force string head into uncut grass. ■ Cut tall grass from the top down. This will prevent grass from wrapping around the string head that may cause damage from overheating. If grass or other debris becomes wrapped around the string head, STOP THE MOTOR by releasing the trigger and allow the string head to stop spinning. Remove the battery pack and then remove the grass or debris. ■ Wire and picket fences cause extra line wear, even breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may wear line rapidly. Walk around trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood mouldings, siding, and fence posts can easily be damaged by the line. ■ Keep the line trimmer tilted toward the area being cut. To trim around trees, posts, fences, etc., keep the line trimmer at a 30- degree angle. See Figure 12.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR

WARNING When servicing use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts can create a hazard or cause product damage. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use a clean cloth to remove dirt, oil, grease, etc. CAUTION Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that may damage, weaken, or destroy plastics.

CUTTING LINE REPLACEMENT

The cutting line may be replaced by either rewinding the existing spool or installing a convenient prewound spool.

REWINDING THE EXISTING SPOOL

See Figure 13. ■ Remove the battery pack from the line trimmer. ■ Press in the tabs on each side of the spool cap. ■ Remove the spool cap and spool. Discard any remaining line on the spool. NOTE: If the spring falls off the spool housing during this procedure, reinstall the spring before installing the spool and spool cap. ■ Inspect the string head for damaged or worn parts and clean thoroughly. ■ Using approximately 3 m (10 feet) of new cutting line, insert one end of the line into the slot on the spool. Ensure the end of the line is pushed all the way towards the inner side of slot. NOTE: No more than 3.175 mm (1/8 in.) of the line is to protrude from the slot. ■ Wind the line, in even and tight layers, onto the spool. Line should be wound in the direction of the arrow indicated on the spool. ■ Unwind approximately 102 mm (4 in.) of the line from the spool. Hold the line and spool firmly to keep it from unwinding then place the spool cap onto the spool. ■ Holding the spool cap and spool by the bump knob, place into the spool housing and insert cutting line into the opening in spool housing. NOTE: Tabs on the spool cap should be aligned with the slots in the spool housing. ■ While pressing in the tabs, push down the spool cap and spool to lock in place. ■ Completely assembled string head should appear as shown. See Figure 14. WARNING Use only 1.65 mm (0.065 in) diameter genuine replacement line. Never use metalreinforced line, wire, or rope, etc. These can break off and become a dangerous projectile. Do not use any other attachment on this unit.

See Figure 13. ■ Remove the battery pack from the line trimmer. ■ Press in the tabs on each side of the spool cap. ■ Remove the spool cap and spool. NOTE: If the spring falls off the spool housing during this procedure, reinstall the spring before installing the spool and spool cap. ■ Inspect the string head for damaged or worn parts and clean thoroughly. ■ Unwind approximately 102 mm (4 in.) of the line from the prewound spool. Hold the line and spool firmly to keep it from unwinding then place the spool cap onto the spool. ■ Holding the spool cap and spool by the bump knob, place into the spool housing and insert cutting line into the opening in spool housing. NOTE: Tabs on the spool cap should be aligned with the slots in the spool housing. ■ While pressing in the tabs, push down the spool cap and spool to lock in place. ■ Completely assembled string head should appear as shown. See Figure 14. WARNING Do not attempt to modify this unit or create or mount any accessory not specifically recommended in this manual for use with this line trimmer. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury. Examine line trimmer frequently to assure all parts are unbroken and securely attached. Make sure all screws and fasteners are securely tightened to prevent the risk of serious personal injury. BATTERIES Your battery pack is equipped with Nickel- Cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each charging will depend on the type of work you are doing. The batteries in this unit have been designed to provide maximum troublefree life. However, like all batteries, they will eventually wear out. DO NOT disassemble battery pack and attempt to replace the batteries. Handling of these batteries, especially when wearing rings and jewellery, could result in serious burn. To obtain the longest possible battery pack life, we suggest the following: ■ Store and charge your batteries in a cool area. Temperatures above or below normal room temperature will shorten battery pack life. ■ Never store batteries in a discharged condition. Wait for battery pack to cool and charge immediately. ■ All batteries gradually lose their charge. The higher the temperature, the quicker they losetheir charge. If you store your unit for long periods of time without using it, recharge the batteries every month or two. This practice will prolong battery pack life. WARNING Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack. Fire or injury can result. Upon removal, cover the battery pack’s terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its components. Also, never touch both terminals with metal objects and/or body parts, as short circuit can result. Keep away from children. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.

CLEANING THE LINE TRIMMER

WARNING To prevent serious personal injury, remove the battery pack before servicing, cleaning, or removing material from the unit. ■ Remove the battery pack. ■ Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent. ■ 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. ■ Moisture can cause a shock hazard. Wipe off any moisture with a soft dry cloth. Use a small brush or the air discharge of a small vacuum cleaner brush to clean the air vents on the battery pack housing and motor housing. ■ Keep the air vents free of obstructions.

■ Clean the line trimmer thoroughly before storing. Store the line trimmer in a dry, well ventilated place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts. ■ Store and charge your batteries in a cool area. Temperatures above or below normal room temperature will shorten battery pack life. ■ Never store batteries in a discharged condition. Wait for battery pack to cool and charge immediately. ■ All batteries gradually lose their charge. The higher the temperature, the quicker they lose their charge. If you store your unit for long periods of time without using it, recharge the batteries every month or two. This practice will prolong battery pack live.

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All Ryobi products are guaranteed against manufacturing defects and defective parts for a period of twenty four (24) months from the date stated on the original invoice drawn up by the retailer and given to the end user. Deterioration caused by normal wear and tear, unauthorised or improper use or maintenance, or overload are excluded from this guarantee as are accessories such as battery packs, light bulbs, blades, fittings, bags, etc. In the event of malfunction during the warranty period, please take the NON-DISMANTLED product, along with the proof of purchase, to your retailer or nearest Authorised Ryobi Service Centre. This warranty in no way affects your legal rights concerning defective products.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in conformity with the following standards or standardized documents.