Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RY41002 Ryobi
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OPERA TOR'S MANUAL 15 in. (381 mm) String T rimmer R Y41002 Series Y our new trimmer has been engineered and manufactur ed to Ryobi’ s high standard for dependability , ease of operation and operator safety . Properly car ed for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
Page 2 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................. 2 General Safety Rules ..........................................
Page 3 W ARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, includ- ing the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY RULES Clear the work area before each use.
Page 4 Inspect extension cords for deterioration, cuts, or cracks in the insulation. Repair or replace the cords if any defects appear. A nameplate on the product indicates the unit’s voltage. Never connect the product to an AC voltage that differs from this voltage.
Page 5 Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool more safely and effectively. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety.
Page 6 The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Page 7 MOTOR Motor T ype ..................................................................................................................... .................................... 120 V AC Operating RPM ................................................
Page 8 Fig. 1 TOP-MOUNTED MOTOR The top-mounted motor improves balance and is located away from the dust and debris of the cutting area. CORD RETAINER The cord retainer helps prevent accidental unplugging of the extension cord. DUAL LINE The dual line permits more efficient and aggressive cutting.
Page 9 CONNECTING THE ATTACHMENT TO THE UPPER SHAFT See Figure 2. The coupler connects the attachment to the upper shaft. Follow these steps to connect the attachment to the upper shaft. Loosen the knob by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the end cap from the attachment shaft.
Page 10 Fig. 4 ATTACHING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR See Figure 4. W ARNING: 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. Follow these steps to attach the grass deflector.
Page 11 W ARNING: The product may throw objects during operation, caus- ing injury to the operator or to bystanders. Always wear suitable eye protection, boots, gloves, and long, heavy pants while operating the product. STARTING AND STOPPING THE TRIMMER See Figure 7.
Page 12 Fig. 9 Fig. 10 RETAINING CAP RETAINING CAP LINE The tip of the cutting line will wear during use; this reduces the cutting swath. If the line is not advanced occasionally, it will wear down to the eyelet. When the trimmer stops, the line tends to relax and may retract into the trimmer head assembly.
Page 13 CUT OFF BLADE This trimmer is equipped with a cut-off blade on the grass deflector . For best cutting, advance string until it is trimmed to length by the cut-off blade. Advance string whenever you hear the engine running faster than normal. This will maintain best performance and keep string long enough to advance properly .
Page 14 W ARNING: Use only identical Ryobi replacement parts when ser- vicing this product. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. CLEANING THE TRIMMER Release the trigger, allow the trimmer to coast to a stop, and unplug the trimmer before cleaning.
Page 15 Wind the line counterclockwise around the spool fol- lowing arrows on spool. Do not overfill. NOTE: After winding the line, there should be about 6 in. (152 mm) between the wound line and the outside edge of the spool. Secure the line temporarily by pushing it into one of the slotted tabs on the spool.
Page 16 1. Lubricate with a silicone spray. 2. Install more line (Refer to “Replacing the Cutting Line” earlier in this manual). 3. Pull lines while alternately pressing down on and releasing spool retainer. 4. Remove line from spool and rewind (Refer to “Replacing the Cutting Line” earlier in this manual).
Page 17 W ARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed above could result in serious personal injury . REPLACEMENT P ARTS String Head (RH Thread) .080 in. (2 mm) .............................................................................
• SERVICE Now that you have pur chased your product, should a need ever exist for r epair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Authorized Service Center . Be sur to pr ovide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-860-4050 for your nearest Authorized Service Center .
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