Thank you for buying a Ryobi trimmer. Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part. Do not touch area around the muffler or cylinder of the Your new trimmer has been engineered and trimmer, these parts get hot from operation.
Half Choke Position Second Line SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TRIMMER USE Full Choke Position Tabs Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors and handles are Bump Knob Cover properly and securely attached. Slots Filter Eyelets Air Filter Cover Use only the manufacturer's replacement line in the Drive Connector “H”...
WARNING: OPERATION Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel FUEL AND REFUELING to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY least 9 m (30 ft.) from refueling site before starting engine. Do not smoke! Always handle fuel with care, it is highly flammable.
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OPERATION Use the tip of the line to do the cutting; do not force bump WARNING: head into uncut grass. Use only original manufacturer's replacement parts, Wire and picket fences cause extra line wear, even accessories and attachments. Failure to do so can breakage.
REPLACING AND CLEANING AIR FILTER (FIG. 16 & 17) MAINTENANCE For proper performance and long life, keep air filter clean. LINE REPLACEMENT (FIG. 12 - 15) 1. Remove the air filter cover (44) by pushing down on the latch (22) with your thumb while gently pulling on the cover (42).
TROUBLESHOOTING IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVETHE PROBLEM CONTACTYOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENT. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Engine will not start: 1. Check spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach 1. No spark. the spark plug cap and lay spark plug on metal cylinder.
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TROUBLESHOOTING IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACTYOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE AGENT. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Grass wraps around 1. Cutting tall grass at ground level. 1. Cut tall grass from the top down. driveshaft housing and 2. Operating trimmer at part throttle. 2.
In the event of malfunction within the guarantee period, please return the product UNDISMANTLED with proof of purchase, to your dealer or nearest Ryobi Service Centre. Your statutory rights in respect of defective products remain unaffected by the warranty...