or 1-800-265-6778 in CANADA www. ryobi. com IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY INTRODUCTION THANK YOU 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-to-understand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. The other manual that came with your power tool, the parts manual, contains all the information that you need to order parts. TABLE OF CONTENTS California Emission Regulations. 3 Rules for Safe Operation. 4-7 A. Important Safety Information. 4-5 B. Safety and International Symbols. 5-6 C. Know Your Unit. 7 III. Assembly Instructions. 8-9 A. Installing and Adjusting J-Handle. Installing the Cutting Attchment Shield. Oil and Fuel Information. Starting/Stopping Instructions. 10 VI. Operating Instructions. 11-12 A. Holding the Trimmer. Adjusting Trimming Line Length. Tips for Best Trimming Results. Decorative Trimming. 12 VII. Maintenance and Repair Instructions. 12-16 A. Maintenance Schedule. Line Installation...