Maintenance - Ryobi RBC254SSEON Original Instructions Manual

WARNING
Inspection after dropping or other impacts: Thoroughly
inspect the product and identify any problems or damage
to it. Any part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorised service centre.
BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY WARNINGS
■ Be sure the blade is properly installed and securely
fastened. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
■ Do not walk backwards when using the product.
■ Walk, never run.
■ Always ensure that ventilation openings are kept clear
of debris.
■ Before each use and after any impact, check that there
are no damaged parts. Examine the cutting means for
signs of cracking or other damage. A defective switch
or any part that is damaged should be properly repaired
or replaced by an authorised service centre.
■ Do not modify the product in any way. This may
increase the risk of injury to yourself or others.
■ Never operate the product without the cutting
attachment guard in place and in good condition.
■ Use heavy-duty gloves while installing or removing the
blades, they have sharp edges.
■ Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade when it is
rotating.
■ A moving blade can cause severe injury. Maintain
proper control of the product with both hands until the
blade has completely stopped rotating.
■ Replace any blade that has been damaged. Always
make sure the blade is installed correctly and securely
fastened before each use.
■ Use only the manufacturer's replacement TRI-ARC
blade. Do not use any other cutting attachment.
■ Never cut any material over 13 mm diameter.
■ Your brushcutter is fitted with a harness. Carefully
adjust the harness to fit comfortably and help to support
the weight of the product at your right side.
■ Identify the quick release mechanism and practice using
it before you start using the product. Its correct use may
prevent serious injury in case of an emergency. Never
wear additional clothing over the harness or otherwise
restrict access to the quick release mechanism.
■ Cover the blade with the blade protector before storing
the product, or during transportation. Always remove
the blade protector before using the product. If not
removed, the blade protector could become a thrown
object as the blade begins to turn.
■ Exercise extreme caution when using the blade with
the product. Blade thrust is the reaction that may occur
when the spinning blade contacts anything it cannot
cut. This contact may cause the blade to stop for an
instant, and suddenly "thrust" the product away from the
object that was hit. This reaction can be violent enough
to cause the operator to lose control of the product.
Blade thrust may occur without warning if the blade
snags, stalls, or binds. This is more likely to occur in
2
areas where it is difficult to see the material being cut.
■ For cutting ease and safety, approach the weeds being
cut from the right to the left. In the event an unexpected
object or woody stock is encountered, this practice
could minimise the blade thrust reaction. Both hands
must be used at all times to control the product.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
■ Stop the engine and allow it to cool down before storing
or transporting.
■ Clean all foreign materials from the product.
■ Cover the blade with the blade protector.
■ Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for
petrol. Remember to properly replace and tighten the
fuel cap.
■ Run the engine until it stops, this will remove all fuel
that could become stale and leave varnish and gum in
the fuel system.
■ Store the product in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated
place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from
corrosive agents, such as garden chemicals and de-
icing salts. Do not store outdoors.
■ When transporting the product in a vehicle, secure it
against movement or falling to prevent injury to persons
or damage to the product.
■ Never carry or transport the product while the engine
is running.
■ Abide all government and local regulations for the safety
storage and handling of petrol. Excess fuel should be
used in other 2-cycle engine powered equipment.
SHORT TERM
■ Stop the engine, and allow it to cool down before
storing.
■ Clean all foreign material from the product.
■ Store the product in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated
place that is inaccessible to children.
■ Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden
chemicals and de-icing salts.
■ Do not store outdoors.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING
Use only original manufacturer's replacement parts,
accessories, and attachments. Failure to do so can
cause possible injury, poor performance, and may void
your warranty.
WARNING
The cutting attachment must not rotate in idle mode. If
this requirement is not satisfied, the clutch has to be
adjusted or the product needs an urgent maintenance
by a qualified technician.