18V ONE+ LINE TRIMMER - ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS OLT1830 RLT1830LIX4 RLT1830LI13 - PRODUCT REVIEW
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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
18V ONE+ Line Trimmer
RLT1830LiX4
RLT1830Li13
OLT1830Important! It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before operating this machine. Subject to technical modifications.
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24Safety
risk of electric shock.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
■■ Use Right Appliance - Do not force tool. Use the correct
tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job
WARNING better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety ■■ Don’t Force Appliance – It will do the job better and with
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it
of fire, electric shock and personal injury. was designed.
■■ Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when
Read all instructions before attempting to operate the wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear
product and save these instructions. protective footwear that will protect your feet and
■■ For safe operation, read and understand all instructions improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
before using this product. Follow all safety instructions. ■■ Do not over-reach. Keep firm footing and balance.
Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can Over-reaching can result in loss of balance.
result in serious personal injury. ■■ Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch trigger is in
■■ Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this the locked or off position before inserting battery pack.
unit. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch trigger or
■■ Check the work area before each use. Remove all inserting the battery pack into a tool with the switch on
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or invites accidents.
string which can be thrown or become entangled in the ■■ Do not use tool if switch trigger does not turn it on or off.
machine. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch trigger
■■ Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to is dangerous and must be repaired.
comply with standards. Following this rule will reduce ■■ Disconnect battery pack from the appliance before
the risk of serious personal injury. storing, servicing, or changing accessories such as
■■ Use Safety Glasses – Always wear safety glasses cutting line. Such preventative safety measures reduce
with side shields. Everyday glasses have only impact the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
resistant lenses. They are NOT safety glasses. ■■ Use only identical manufacturer’s replacement parts
Following this rule will reduce the risk of eye injury. and accessories. Use of any other parts may create a
■■ Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the hazard or cause product damage.
operation is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the ■■ Maintain appliance with care - Replace trimmer head
risk of serious personal injury. if cracked, chipped or damaged in any way. Be sure
■■ Dress Properly – Use of rubber gloves and substantial the trimmer head is properly installed and securely
footwear is recommended when working outdoors. fastened. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
Wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, ■■ Check for damaged parts. Before further use of the tool,
sandals, or go barefoot. Do not wear jewellery of any any part that is damaged should be carefully checked
kind. to determine that it will operate properly and perform its
■■ Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
entanglement in moving parts. binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting,
and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A
■■ Keep children away - Keep all bystanders, children, and
guard or other part that is damaged should be properly
pets at least 15m away.
repaired or replaced by an authorized service dealer.
■■ Stay alert - Do not operate this unit when you are
■■ Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors and handles
tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or
are properly and securely attached.
medication.
■■ Use only the manufacturer’s replacement line in the
■■ Do not operate in poor lighting.
cutting head. Do not use any other cutting attachment,
■■ Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part. for example, metal wire, rope, or the like. To install any
■■ Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, other brand of cutting head to this line trimmer can
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or result in serious personal injury.
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the ■■ Never operate unit without the grass deflector in place
dust or fumes. and in good condition.
■■ Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as ■■ Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming.
pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an Keep line trimmer head below waist level. Never cut
increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. with the line trimmer head over 70cm or more above
■■ Avoid Dangerous Environments - Don’t expose the ground.
appliance or line trimmer to rain or wet conditions. Water ■■ Store idle appliances indoors - When not in use, line
entering an appliance or line trimmer will increase the trimmer should be stored indoors in a dry, locked place
1Safety
out of the reach of children. less than 37˚C. To reduce the risk of serious personal
■■ Never use blades, flailing devices, wire or rope. Unit injury, do not store outside or in vehicles.
is designed for line trimmer use only. Use of any other ■■ Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
accessories or attachments will increase the risk of battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact
injury. with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water,
■■ Inspect area to be cut. Remove objects (rocks, broken then neutralize with lemon juice or vinegar. If liquid gets
glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which can be thrown or into your eyes, flush them with clean water for at least
become entangled in cutting head. 10 minutes, then seek immediate medical attention.
■■ Keep the air vents clean and free of debris to avoid Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious
overheating the motor. Clean after each use. personal injury.
■■ Stop the unit and disconnect the power source when ■■ Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
not in use. Carry the unit with the motor stopped. use them to instruct others who may use this power
tool. If you loan someone this power tool, loan them
■■ Store out of the reach of children. these instructions also.
■■ Do not hang unit so that the switch trigger is depressed.
■■ Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical WARNING
outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition.
Be aware of possible hazards when not using your Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by prolonged
battery tool or when changing accessories. Following use of a tool. When using any tool for prolonged periods,
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or ensure you take regular breaks.
serious personal injury.
■■ Do not charge battery tool in rain, or damp or wet
location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
electric shock.
■■ Do not use battery-operated appliance in rain. WARNING
■■ Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, The product is not intended for use by persons (including
cleaning or removing material from the gardening children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
appliance. capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
■■ Use battery only with charger listed. For use with 18V unless they have been given supervision or instruction
nickel-cadmium and lithium-ion battery packs. concerning use of the product by a person responsible
■■ Do not dispose of the batteries in a fire. The cell may for their safety.
explode. Check with local codes for possible special Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
disposal instructions. play with the product.
■■ Do not open or mutilate the batteries. Released
electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the
eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed. TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
■■ Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or
Transport the battery in accordance with local and national
heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and possibly
provisions and regulations.
injury.
Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling
■■ Batteries can explode in the presence of a source
when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that
of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of
no batteries can come in contact with other batteries
serious personal injury, never use any cordless product
or conductive materials while in transport by protecting
in the presence of open flame. An exploded battery
exposed connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps
can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with
or tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or
water immediately.
leaking. Check with the forwarding company for further
■■ Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use advice.
a battery pack or charger that has been dropped or
received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to
INTENDED USE
explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged
battery immediately. This product is only intended for use outdoors. The product
■■ Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short is designed for cutting grass and light weeds only in private
the battery with conducting materials such as rings, garden areas.
bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may Line trimmer
overheat and cause burns. The product is intended for cutting long grass, pulpy weed,
■■ For best results, your battery tool should be charged in brush and similar vegetation at or about ground level.
a location where the temperature is more than 10°C but Edger
2Safety
The product is intended for cutting neat edges to grass
WARNING
lawns.
The product should not be used to cut or trim hedges, Do not use this product if any parts on the Packing List
bushes or other vegetation where the cutting plane is not are already assembled to your product when you unpack
parallel to the ground surface. it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by
the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use
of a product that may have been improperly assembled
FEATURES could result in serious personal injury.
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
See Figure 1. Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual ■■ Do not discard the packing material until you have
as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the
Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all product.
operating features and safety rules. ■■ If any parts are damaged or missing, please call Ryobi
Customer Service for assistance:
ADJUSTABLE FRONT HANDLE AUS: 1300 361 505
The front handle assembly can be adjusted for ease of NZ: 0800 279 624
operation and to help prevent loss of control.
PACKING LIST
EDGER GUIDE
Line Trimmer
The edger guide allows the line trimmer to perform as an Grass Deflector Assembly with Screws
edger.
Front Handle Assembly
GRASS DEFLECTOR Operator’s Manual
The trimmer includes a grass deflector that helps protect Battery (for RLT1830LiX4 and RLT1830Li13 only)
from flying debris. Charger (for RLT1830LiX4 and RLT1830Li13 only)
GRIPZONE™ OVERMOLD
WARNING
GripZone™ overmold provides added user comfort.
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
LOCK-OUT BUTTON product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product
The lock-out button prevents accidental starting. with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
ROTATING REAR HANDLE
The rotating rear handle can be locked in two different WARNING
positions for ease of use when edging and trimming.
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
TELESCOPING BOOM accessories not recommended for use with this product.
Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could
The line trimmer can be adjusted to different extension
result in a hazardous condition leading to possible
points for ease of use.
serious personal injury.
THREE-POSITION PIVOTING HEAD
The trimmer head can be adjusted with the pivot button.
WARNING
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
ASSEMBLY
personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the
UNPACKING product when assembling parts.
This product requires assembly.
■■ Carefully remove the product and any accessories from
the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing DESCRIPTION
list are included. Figure 1
1. Switch trigger
2. GripZone™ overmold
3. Lock-out button
4. Adjustable front handle
5. Rear handle
3Safety
6. Telescoping boom
7. 3-Position pivoting head OPERATION
8. Edger guide
9. Grass deflector WARNING
Figure 2 Do not allow familiarity with products to make you
9. Grass deflector careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
10. Head spool cover is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
11. Line cut-off blade
Figure 3
WARNING
12. Screw holes
13. Screws Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
Figure 4 comply with standards. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
1. Switch trigger
3. Lock-out button serious injury.
Figure 5
14. Latches WARNING
Figure 6 Never use blades, flailing devices, wire, or rope on this
6. Telescoping boom product. Do not use any attachments or accessories not
15. Locking coupling recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
Figure 7 use of attachments or accessories not recommended
16. Knob can result in serious personal injury.
Figure 8
This product will accept Ryobi One+ 18V lithium-ion battery
17. Pivot button
packs and Ryobi One+ 18V nickel-cadmium battery packs.
Figure 11
For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator’s
18. Line release button
19. Line Manuals for your Ryobi One+ battery pack and charger
models.
Figure 12 NOTE: To avoid serious personal injury, always remove
5. Rotating rear handle
8. Edger guide the battery pack and keep hands clear of the lock-out
11. Line cut-off blade button when carrying or transporting the tool.
15. Locking coupling
STARTING/STOPPING THE LINE TRIMMER
Figure 14 See Figure 4.
21. Spool retainer
22. Spool ■■ To start the line trimmer, push the lock-out button to
23. Spool retainer lock buttons either the right or left side and pull the switch trigger.
24. Slots ■■ To stop the line trimmer, release the switch trigger.
25. Eyelet
Figure 15 TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
22. Spool See Figure 5.
26. Slot ■■ Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
ATTACHING GRASS DEFLECTOR ■■ Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and the battery pack is secured before
See Figure 2-3. beginning operation.
WARNING TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 5.
The line cut-off blade on the grass deflector is sharp.
Avoid contact with the blade. Failure to avoid contact can ■■ Depress the latches on each side of the battery pack.
result in serious personal injury. ■■ Remove the battery pack.
TELESCOPING BOOM
■■ Fit the grass deflector into the slots on trimmer head.
See Figure 6.
■■ Line up the screw holes in the grass deflector with the
holes in the trimmer head. The boom can be extended or shortened for ease of use.
■■ Install supplied screws and tighten by turning clockwise ■■ Remove the battery pack.
with a Phillips screwdriver. ■■ Loosen the telescoping boom locking coupler by turning
it counterclockwise. Slide the boom to the desired
4Safety
position. ■■ Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is
■■ Tighten the coupler by turning clockwise. Make sure the best cutting area.
the boom is securely tightened before reinstalling the ■■ The line trimmer cuts when passing the unit from left
battery pack. to right. This will avoid throwing debris at the operator.
Avoid cutting in the dangerous area shown in figure 10.
ADJUSTABLE FRONT HANDLE
■■ Use the tip of the line to do the cutting. Do not force
See Figure 7. cutting head into uncut grass.
The angle of the front handle can be adjusted 180°. ■■ Do not allow cutting head to contact the ground.
■■ Remove the battery pack. ■■ Wire and picket fences cause extra line wear, even
■■ Loosen and remove the wing bolt from the handle. breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may
■■ Install the handle on the rear handle pole in the area wear cutting line rapidly.
indicated by the illustration. ■■ Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings,
■■ Adjust handle up or down, if necessary, to desired siding, and fence posts can easily be damaged by the
operating position. line.
■■ Reinstall the wing bolt. Tighten wing bolt to secure. ADVANCING LINE
THREE-POSITION PIVOTING HEAD NOTE: The trimmer is equipped with an auto-feed head.
See Figure 8. Bumping the head to try to advance the line will damage the
trimmer and void the warranty.
The trimmer head can be adjusted to three different
positions. ■■ With the trimmer running, release the switch trigger.
■■ Remove the battery pack. ■■ Wait several seconds till the head almost stops turning,
and press the switch trigger.
■■ Depress the pivot button and move the trimmer head
up or down to one of the three positions indicated by NOTE: The line will extend approximately 6mm. With each
the notches. stop and start of the switch trigger until the string reaches
the length of the grass deflector cut-off blade.
NOTE: Adjust the trimmer head to the first and second
notches for trimming and edging. Adjust to the third notch ■■ Resume trimming.
for storage only. ADVANCING THE LINE MANUALLY
■■ Make sure the trimmer head is securely locked into See Figure 11.
place before reinstalling the battery pack.
■■ Remove the battery pack.
OPERATING THE TRIMMER ■■ Push the black button located on the cutting head while
See Figure 9. pulling on line to manually advance the length.
Follow these tips when using the line trimmer: LINE CUT-OFF BLADE
■■ Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle See Figure 12.
and your left hand on the front handle.
This trimmer is equipped with a line cut-off blade on the
■■ Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation.
grass deflector. For best cutting, advance line until it is
■■ Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with trimmed to length by the line cut-off blade. Advance line
the rear handle about hip height. whenever you hear the engine running faster than normal,
■■ Cut tall grass from the top down. This will prevent grass or when trimming efficiency diminishes. This will maintain
from wrapping around the boom housing and line head best performance and keep line long enough to advance
which may cause damage from overheating. properly.
If grass becomes wrapped around the cutting head:
ROTATING REAR HANDLE
■■ Remove the battery pack from the trimmer.
See Figure 12.
■■ Remove the grass
The rotating rear handle is used in combination with the
edger guide.
WARNING
■■ Remove the battery pack.
Always hold the line trimmer away from the body keeping
■■ Push down on the edging coupler and turn handle end
clearance between the body and the line trimmer. Any
clockwise until the edging coupler locks into place.
contact with the line trimmer cutting head while operating
can result in serious personal injury. ■■ Release the edging coupler.
EDGING
CUTTING TIPS See Figures 12 - 13.
See Figure 10. ■■ Remove the battery pack.
5Safety
Rotate the shaft when using the edger guide for edging
WARNING
sidewalks and walkways. To use the edger guide, flip down
from its stored position. Upon removal, cover the battery pack’s terminals with
Always hold the line trimmer away from the body keeping heavy-duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy
clearance between the body and the line trimmer. Any or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its
components. Lithium-ion and nickel-cadmium batteries
contact with the line trimmer cutting head while operating
must be recycled or disposed of properly. Also, never
can result in serious personal injury.
touch both terminals with metal objects and/or body
parts as short circuit may result. Keep away from
WARNING children. Failure to comply with these warnings could
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. result in fire and/ or serious injury.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
SPOOL REPLACEMENT
See Figure 14.
WARNING Use original manufacturer’s replacement spool.
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to ■■ Remove the battery pack.
comply with standards. Failure to do so could result in ■■ Push in tabs on side of spool retainer.
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
■■ Pull spool retainer up to remove.
serious injury.
■■ Remove the old spool.
■■ To install the new spool, make sure the line is captured
WARNING in the slot on the new spool. Make sure the end of the
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the line is extended approximately 15cm. beyond the slot.
battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing ■■ Install the new spool so that the line and slot align with
any maintenance. the eyelet in the cutting head. Thread the line into the
eyelet.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ■■ Pull the line extending from the cutting head so the line
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged, releases from the slot in the spool.
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, ■■ Reinstall the spool retainer by depressing tabs into slots
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not and pushing down until spool retainer clicks into place.
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are
replaced. Please call Ryobi Customer Service or contact an LINE REPLACEMENT
authorized service center for assistance. See Figure 14-15.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most ■■ Use only round type 1.65mm monofilament line.
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of ■■ Remove the battery pack.
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. ■■ Remove the spool from the cutting head.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc
NOTE: Remove any old line remaining on the spool.
■■ Cut a piece of line approximately 2.7m long. Use only
WARNING
1.65mm monofilament line.
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum ■■ Insert the line into the anchor hole in the upper part of
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact the spool. Neatly (do not cross) wind the line around
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or the upper part of the spool clockwise, as shown by the
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal arrows on the spool. Place line in the slot on upper
injury. spool flange, leaving about 15cm extended beyond
the slot. Do not overfill. After winding the line, there
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be should be at least 6mm between the wound line and the
repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should outside edge of the spool.
be replaced at an Authorized Service Center. ■■ To replace the plastic retainer, spool, and the spool
retainer, refer to Spool Replacement earlier in this
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR manual.
RECYCLING
STORING THE TRIMMER
■■ Remove the battery pack from the line trimmer before
storing.
■■ Clean all foreign material from the trimmer.
6Safety
■■ Store it in a place that is inaccessible to children. Indicates a potentially
■■ Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden hazardous situation, which,
chemicals and de-icing salts. WARNING:
if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation, which,
Recycle raw materials instead of disposing CAUTION:
if not avoided, may result in
of as waste. The machine, accessories minor or moderate injury.
and packaging should be sorted for
environmental-friendly recycling. (Without Safety Alert Symbol)
CAUTION: Indicates a situation that may
result in property damage.
SYMBOL
Safety alert
Please read the instructions carefully
before starting the machine.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection.
Beware of thrown or flying objects. Keep
all bystanders at least 15 m away.
Beware of thrown or flying objects.
Keep bystanders a safe distance away
from the machine.
Do not install or use any type of blade
on a product displaying this symbol.
Avoid using in wet or damp conditions.
96 Guaranteed sound power level.
Waste electrical products should not
be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your Local Authority or
retailer for recycling advice.
The following signal words and meanings are intended
to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation, which,
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DANGER:
if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
7PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
RLT1830LiX4 /
Model
RLT1830Li13 / OLT1830
Voltage 18 Volts
Cutting capacity 305 mm
Cutting line diameter 1.65 mm
Weight (without battery) 2.3 kg
BATTERY AND CHARGER
Model RLT1830LiX4 RLT1830Li13 OLT1830
Battery pack RB18L40 RB18L13 Not included
Charger BCL14181H BCL14181H Not included
ABP1801 / ABP1802 / BPL-1820 / BPL-1815 /
Compatible
BPL-1820G / RB18L13 / RB18L15 / RB18L26
battery packs
/ RB18L40
BCL-1800 / BCL1418 / BCL14181H / BCL14183H
Compatible (for all compatible battery packs)
charger ACR-1800
(only for ABP1801 / ABP1802)TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible cause Solution
Line is welded to itself. Lubricate with silicone spray.
Not enough line on spool. Install more line. Refer to Line replacement earlier in
this manual.
Line will not advance when using the
auto-feed head: Line is worn too short. Pull line while pressing button.
Line is tangled on spool. Remove line from spool and rewind. Refer to Line
Replacement earlier in this manual.
Grass wraps around boom Cutting tall grass at ground level. Cut tall grass from the top down to prevent wrapping.
housing and cutting head
Battery is not secure. To secure the battery pack, make sure the latches on
each side of the battery pack snap into place.
Motor fails to start when switch
trigger is depressed. Battery is not charged. Charge the battery pack according to the instructions
included with your model.Techtronic Industries (Australia) Pty. Ltd.
Level 1, 660 Doncaster Road
Doncaster, VIC 3108, Australia
Techtronic Industries New Zealand Ltd.
18-26 Amelia Earhart Avenue
Mangere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand
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