Specifications; Operation - Ryobi PLT-3043A Owner's Operation Manual

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TRIMMER USE
Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors and handles are
properly and securely attached.
Use only the manufacturer's replacement line in the
cutting head. Do not use any other cutting attachment.
Never operate unit without the safety guard in place
and in good condition.
Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming. Keep
bump head below waist level. Never cut with the bump
head located over 76 cm (30 in.) or more above the
ground.

SPECIFICATIONS

Weight
Without fuel and bump head
Without fuel with bump head
Fuel tank volume
Cutting swath
Engine displacement
Maximum engine performance
(in accordance with ISO 8893)
Maximum rotational frequency of the the spindle
Engine speed (rotational frequency) at
recommended max. spindle rtational frequency
Engine speed (rotational frequency) at idle
Fuel consumption (in accordance with ISO 8893)
at max. engine performance
Specific fuel consumption (in accordance with ISO 8893)
at max. engine performance
Vibration level idling
Front handle
Rear handle
Vibration level racing
Front handle
Rear handle
Sound pressure level (in accordance with
EN ISO 11806:1997, ISO 7917:1987)
Sound power level (in accordance with ISO 10884)
DESCRIPTION
1. Starter Grip
2. Front Handle
3. Shaft
4. Throttle Trigger
5. Safety Guard
6. Cutting Line
7. Bump Head
8. On / Off Switch
9. Throttle Control &
Rear Handle
Safety Button
10.
11. Choke Lever
12. Bolt
13. Bracket
14. Wing Nut
4.48 Kg
4.67 Kg
425 cm
432 mm
30 cc
0.78 kW
9000 min
12500 min
3100 - 4300 min
0.52 kg/h
0.47 kg/h
4.8 m/s
4.3 m/s
7.1 m/s
9.0 m/s
100 dBA
113 dBpA
15. Lock Washer
16. Flat Washer
17. Muffler Guard
18. Rear Housing
19. Idle Speed Screw
20. Bent End Of Muffler Guard
21. Opening In Rear Housing
22. Latch
23. Dangerous Cutting Area
24. Best Cutting Area
25. Direction Of Rotation
26. "L" Lo Needle
27. Primer Bulb
28. Torx Wrench
29. Run Position
30. Half Choke Position
31. Full Choke Position
32. Bump Knob
33. Slots
34. Eyelets
35. Drive Connector
36. Spring
37. First Line
38. Anchor Hole
39. Arrows On Spool
ASSEMBLY
SAFETY GUARD (FIG. 2)
1. Remove wing nut (14), flat washer (16), lock washer (15),
and bolt (12) from the Owner's Kit.
2. Place safety guard (5) over shaft (3) and bracket (13).
3. Install bolt through the slots in the tabs on safety guard
3
and bracket on driveshaft housing.
4. Install flat washer, lock washer and wing nut.
5. Tighten Securely.
FRONT HANDLE (FIG. 3)
-1
1. Remove the front handle (2), bolt, and wing nut from the
Owner's Kit.
-1
2. Install the front handle onto the top side of the drive
-1
shaft housing and move it to a comfortable position.
3. Place the bolt through the front handle as shown, then
install the wing nut.
4. Tighten wing nut securely.
NOTE: Do not attempt to remove or modify the spacer.
2
This spacer limits the upper position of the handle grip.
2
MUFFLER GUARD ASSEMBLY (FIG. 4)
2
1. Remove muffler guard (17) and two screws (47) from the
2
owner's kit.
2. Attach the muffler guard to the rear housing (18).
NOTE: Make sure the bent end of the muffler guard (20)
fits securely into the opening of the rear housing (21).
3. Install two screws.
4. Tighten screws securely.

OPERATION

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40. Second Line
41. Tabs
42. Cover
43. Filter
44. Air Filter Cover
45. "H" High Needle
46. Inner Spool
47. Screws
48. Fuel Cap
49. Cut Off Blade
45. "H" High Needle