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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
TP30 gAS PRUNER
RY52504/RY52905
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- Page 1 When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNINg: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product. Thank you for your purchase. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TP30 gAS PRUNER RY52504/RY52905...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ... General Safety Rules ... 3 Specific Safety Rules ... 4 Symbols ... 5-6 Features ... 7 Assembly ... 8-10 Operation ... 11-13 Maintenance ... 14-18 Troubleshooting ... 19 ... -
Page 3: General Safety Rules
WARNINg! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using this product. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can result in serious personal injury. -
Page 4: Specific Safety Rules
Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious injury. Kickback may occur when the moving chain con- tacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the chain in the cut. -
Page 5: Symbols
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter- pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME Safety Alert Read The Operator’s Manual Eye, Hearing, and Head Protection Safety Footwear Gloves... -
Page 6: Symbols
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand com- pletely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call Ryobi customer service for assistance. -
Page 7: Features
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Engine Displacement...30cc Bar length ... 10 in. Weight ... 16 lbs. PRUNER ATTACHMENT CHAIN KNOW YOUR PRUNER See Figure 1. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. ENgINE SWITCH The engine switch controls the ignition system. The switch must be in the ON (I) position for the engine to start and run. -
Page 8: Assembly
UNPACKINg This product requires assembly. Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. ... - Page 9 Reinstall the bolt, lock washer, and hex nut to secure. Connect the latch on the shoulder harness to the strap hanger. SHOULDER STRAP “j” HANDLE LOCK NUT BOLT BOLT fIG. A CONNECTINg THE POWER HEAD TO THE EXTENSION SHAFT AND PRUNER ATTACH- MENT See Figure 4.
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Page 10: Assembly
FILLINg TANK Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamina- tion. Loosen fuel cap slowly. Rest the cap on a clean surface. Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage. Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the gasket. -
Page 11: Operation
WARNINg: Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNINg: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields, a hard hat, and safety shoes when op- erating power tools. - Page 12 NOTE: For second and final cuts (from top of limb or branch), hold front cutting guide against the limb being cut. This will help steady the limb and make it easier to cut. Allow chain to cut for you; exert only light downward pressure. If you force the cut, damage to the bar, chain, or engine can result.
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Page 13: Operation
OPERATION POSITION FOR STARTINg See Figure 9. PRIMER BULB Lay the pruner on the ground and ensure that no objects or obstructions are in the immediate vicinity. Make sure nothing can come in contact with the bar and chain. STARTER GRIP ENGINE SwITCH... -
Page 14: Maintenance
WARNINg: When servicing, use only identical replacement 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 power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. WARNINg: Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit (except for carburetor adjustments), shut off engine, wait for all... - Page 15 REPLACINg THE BAR AND CHAIN See Figures 15 - 20. WARNINg: To avoid possible serious injury, stop engine before re- placing the bar, chain, or performing any maintenance operation. Remove the bar nut and drivecase cover. The bar contains a bar stud slot that fits over the bar stud. The bar also contains a chain tensioning pin hole which fits over the chain tensioning pin.
- Page 16 IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT See Figure 21. If the chain turns at idle, the idle speed screw needs adjusting on the engine. Turn the idle speed screw counterclockwise to reduce the idle RPM and stop the chain movement. If the saw chain still moves at idle speed, contact a service dealer for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is made.
- Page 17 HOW TO SHARPEN THE CUTTERS See Figures 24 - 27. Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles and to the same length, as fast cutting can be obtained only when all cutters are uniform. PARTS Of A CUTTER CUTTING CORNER TOP PLATE RIVET HOLE...
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Page 18: Maintenance
CLEANINg AIR FILTER SCREEN See Figure 28-29. For proper performance and long life, keep air filter clean. Remove the air filter cover by pushing down on the latch with your thumb while gently pulling on the cover. Brush the air filter screen lightly to clean. ... -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Engine will not start. No spark. No fuel. Engine is flooded. Starter rope pulls harder now than when new. Engine starts but will Engine requires approxi- not accelerate. mately three minutes to warm up. Engine starts but will Carburetor requires only run at high speed adjustment. -
Page 20: Warranty
Blower Fans, Blower and Vacuum Tubes, Vacuum Bag and Straps, Guide Bars, Saw Chains Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., reserves the right to change or improve the design of any RYOBI outdoor product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured. - Page 21 Where a warrantable condition exists, Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., will repair your non-road or small off-road engine at no cost to you, including diagno- sis, parts, and labor performed at an authorized service center for RYOBI outdoor products. MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAgE: This product’s emissions control system is warranted for two years.
- Page 22 5 Hours Every 25 Hours or Yearly CALL US fIRST For any questions about operating or maintaining your product, call the Ryobi Your product has been fully tested prior to shipment to ensure your complete satisfaction. Clean Every Replace Every...
- Page 23 NOTES...
- Page 24 1-800-860-4050. • HOW TO OBTAIN CUSTOMER OR TECHNICAL SUPPORT: To obtain Customer or Technical Support please contact us at 1-800-860-4050. RYOBI is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited used under license. ® TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC. 987000-194 10-18-07 (REV:01) OPERATOR’S MANUAL...