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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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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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. ...
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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• 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...