Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RY30120 Ryobi Outdoor
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Y our new trimmer and edger attachment have been engineer ed and manufactured to our high standar d for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety .
2 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 � General Safety Rules ...................................
3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all i nstruction s. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fir e and/or serious personal injury . READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS For safe operation, r ead and understand all instructions before using this product.
4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TRIMMER USE Replace string head if cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way . Be sure the string head is properly installed and securely fastened. Failure to do so can cause serious injury . Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors, and handles ar e properly and secur ely attached.
5 SYMBOLS 50' 15m Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning for safe operation of this product.
6 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing r equir es extreme car e and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for r epair . When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts.
7 THROTTLE TRIGGER ST ARTER GRIP AND ROPE FRONT HANDLE COUPLER DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING STRING HEAD GRASS DEFLECTOR PRIMER BULB KNOB REAR HANDLE TRIGGER LOCK BLADE KNOB BLADE GUARD EDGER A TT ACHMENT SHAFT END CAP WHEEL GEAR HEAD DEBRIS FLAP FEA TURES PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS W eight (without fuel) .
8 WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this tool until the parts ar e r eplaced. Failur e to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury . WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accesso- ries not recommended for use with this tool.
9 I N S TA L L I N G A N AT TA C H M E N T T O T H E POWER HEAD See Figure 2. WARNING: Never install, remove, or adjust any attachment while power head is running. Failure to stop the engine can cause serious personal injury . The attachments connect to the power head by means of a coupler device.
10 A TT ACHING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR See Figure 4. WARNING: The line cutting blade on the grass deflector is sharp. Avoid contact with the blade. Failure to avoid contact can result in serious personal injury . Remove the hex screw , flat washer , lock washer , and wing nut from the grass deflector .
11 OPERA TION ST ARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 5 - 7. TO ST ART A COLD ENGINE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine starts and runs. Lay the trimmer on a flat, bare surface. PRIME - Press the primer bulb 7 times. SET the start lever to the ST ART position.
12 DANGEROUS CUTTING AREA Fig. 9 BEST CUTTING AREA Fig. 10 LINE TRIMMING CUT -OFF BLADE DIRECTION OF ROT A TION ADV ANCING TRIMMER CUTTING LINE String advance is controlled by tapping the string head on grass while running engine at full throttle. Run engine at full throttle.
13 WARNING: Always hold the string trimmer away from the body keep- ing clearance between the body and the product. Any con ta ct wit h th e ho us in g or stri ng tri mm er cut ti ng head can result in burns and/or other serious personal injury . TRIMMER CUTTING TIPS See Figures 9 -10.
14 OPERA TION WARNING: When servicing, use only identical r eplacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during tool operation. If operation is dusty , also wear a dust mask.
15 MAINTENANCE Fig. 14 SPOOL RET AINER Fig. 15 SPRING SLOTS STRING HEAD EYELETS SHAFT SPOOL REPLACEMENT (NEW PREWOUND SPOOL) See Figures 14 - 15. If replacing string only , refer to String Replacement later in this manual. Use only monofilament string.
16 STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 16 - 18. Use only monofilament string. For best performance, use original manufacturer’ s replacement string. String Diameter: .080 in. (2.0 mm) Stop the engine; disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool r etainer .
17 MAINTENANCE C L E A N I N G T H E E X H A U S T P O R T A N D MUFFLER Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount of oil used, and/or your operating conditions, the exhaust port, muffler , and/or spark arrestor screen may become blocked with carbon deposits.
18 MAINTENANCE EDGER BLADE REPLACEMENT See Figures 21 - 24. Replace blades that are damaged or worn. Stop the engine and r emove the spark plug wir e or discon- nect from the power supply . Always make sure the blade is correctly installed and se- curely fastened befor e each use.
19 MAINTENANCE DEBRIS FLAP REPLACEMENT See Figure 25. Replace the debris flap if it is worn. Using a 10 mm wrench or socket, remove the retaining nuts, washers, and debris flap. Install the new debris flap. This r eplacement part is avail- able from the place of purchase, or by calling 1-800-242- 4672.
20 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOL VE THE PROBLEM, CONT ACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. TROUBLESHOOTING 1 . Ch e c k s p a r k . Re m ov e s pa r k pl u g . Re a t t ac h the spar k plug cap an d lay spa rk plug on meta l cylin der .
21 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOL VE THE PROBLEM, CONT ACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. TROUBLESHOOTING 1 . Clea n t hrea ds and lubri cate with grea se - i f no imp rovemen t, rep lac e the spo ol ret aine r . 1 . Cu t ta l l g r a s s fr o m th e to p d ow n t o p re ve n t wra pping.
22 W ARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY ST A TEMENT T echtronic Industries North America, Inc., warrants to the original retail purchaser that this RYOBI ® brand outdoor product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at T echtronic Industries North America, Inc.
23 W ARRANTY TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NOR TH AMERICA, INC., LIMITED W ARRANTY FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS NON-ROAD AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES The U.S. Envir onmental Pr otection Agency (EP A), the Califor nia Air Resources Board (CARB), and T echtronic Industries North America, Inc.
983000-903 11-9-05 (REV :00) TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NOR TH AMERICA, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Phone 1-800-860-4050 www .ryobitools.com • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for r epair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Authorized Service Center .
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