Ryobi BC30 RY30260 Operator's Manual

Ryobi BC30 RY30260 Operator's Manual

30cc string trimmers and brushcutters

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Your new trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. 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.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
30cc String Trimmers and Brushcutters
CS30
RY30220
SS30
RY30240
BC30
RY30260

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  • Page 1 Your new trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. 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.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

     Introduction ... 2  General Safety Rules ... 3  Specific Safety Rules ... 4  Symbols ... 5-6  Features ... 7-9  Assembly ... 9-14  Operation ... 14-18  Maintenance ... 19-21  Troubleshooting ... 22-23 ...
  • 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

    Do not use any other cutting attachment. To install any other brand of cutting head to this string trimmer can result in serious personal injury.  Never operate unit without the grass deflector in place and in good condition.
  • Page 5: Symbols

    Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning for safe operation of this product. SYMBOL NAME Safety Alert Symbol Read the Operator’s Manual Wear Eye and Hearing Protection Keep Bystanders Away Ricochet 50' 15m No Blade...
  • 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 Weight - (without fuel) CS30 ...10.7 lbs. (4.9 kg.) SS30 ...12.1 lbs. (5.4 kg.) BC30 ...12.9 lbs. (5.9 kg.) String cutting width CS30 ...17 in. (432 mm) SS30 ...18 in. (457 mm) BC30 ...18 in. (457 mm) Blade cutting width BC30 ...8 in.
  • Page 8 FEATURES SS30 STARTER GRIP AND ROPE REAR HANDLE TRIGGER LOCK PRIMER BULB COUPLER THROTTLE TRIGGER DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING FRONT HANDLE STRING HEAD KNOB STRAIGHT SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR Fig. 1b BC30 STARTER GRIP AND ROPE REAR HANDLE TRIGGER LOCK “J” HANDLE PRIMER BULB COUPLER...
  • Page 9: Assembly

    ERGONOMIC DESIGN The design of the trimmer provides for easy handling. It is designed for comfort and ease of grasp when operating in different positions and at different angles.
  • Page 10: Assembly

    Slightly rotate the cap from side to side until the button locks into place.  The secondary hole in the attachment shaft can be used for hanging purposes as well. ASSEMBLY GUIDE RECESS BUTTON TRIMMER ATTACHMENT HOLE SECONDARY HOLE BUTTON STRING TRIMMER SHAFT COUPLER...
  • Page 11 ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE - CS30 AND SS30 See Figure 4.  Remove 2 wing nuts, 2 bolts, and clamp from the front handle.  Install the front handle onto the top side of the drive shaft housing and move it to a comfortable position. ...
  • Page 12 See Figure 8. The guard is shipped installed on these brushcutter models. Instructions have been included for reference when changing from string trimmer operation back to brushcutter operation.  With the string head removed, place the brushcutter guard on the gear head as shown.
  • Page 13  Adjust the strap to a comfortable position. CONVERTING FROM BRUSHCUTTER TO STRING TRIMMER - BC30 To convert from the brushcutter to the string trimmer, remove the blade and brushcutter guard, attach the straight shaft grass deflector and install the string head.
  • Page 14: Operation

    REMOVING THE STRAIGHT SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR AND STRING HEAD See Figures 10 - 13.  Align the slot in the flanged washer with the slot in the gear head.  Place the gear head locking tool through the slot in the flanged washer and gear head.
  • Page 15: Operating The Trimmer

    To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit with the bottom of the engine above waist level. Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation.
  • Page 16: Cutting Tips

     Avoid hot surfaces by always keeping the tool away from your body. (Proper operating position shown in figure 15.)  Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the best cutting area.  The curved shaft trimmer cuts when passing the unit from right to left.
  • Page 17: Operating The Brushcutter

    OPERATING THE BRUSHCUTTER See Figures 19 - 20. Hold the brushcutter with your right hand on the rear handle and the your hand on the “J” Barrier Handle. Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation. Brushcutter should be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height.
  • Page 18 TO START A COLD ENGINE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine starts and runs.  Lay the trimmer on a flat, bare surface.  PRIME - Press the primer bulb 7 times.  SET the start lever to the START position.
  • Page 19: Maintenance

    Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury. You can often make adjustments and repairs described here. For other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by an authorized service dealer. SPOOL REPLACEMENT NEW PREWOUND SPOOL See Figures 24 - 25.
  • Page 20: String Replacement

    To install the spool retainer:  Turn the spool retainer clockwise for model CS30. Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for models SS30 and BC30.  Pull the strings again to rotate the spool into cutting position. Push the spool retainer down while pulling on string(s) to manually advance the string and to check for proper assembly of the string head.
  • Page 21: Replacing And Cleaning Air Filter

     Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for gasoline. Run engine until it stops.  Clean all foreign material from the trimmer. Store idle unit indoors in a dry, well-ventilated area that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Engine will not start 1. No spark. 2. No fuel. 3. Engine is flooded. 1. Incorrect oil/fuel mixture. Engine does not reach full speed and emits excessive 2.
  • Page 23: Warranty

    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. SOLUTION 1. Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no improvement, replace the spool retainer.
  • Page 24: Limited Warranty Statement

    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 25: Warranty

    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 diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is performed at an authorized service center for RYOBI parts, and labor.
  • Page 26 • HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: • MODEL NUMBER • SERIAL NUMBER Ryobi is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited used under license. ® TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC. 983000-993 7-20-06 (REV:01) OPERATOR’S MANUAL...

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