Ryobi RY252CS Operator's Manual page 12

STARTING AND STOPPING
See Figures 6 - 8.
Trimmer should be on a flat, bare surface for starting.
To start a cold engine:
 Lay the product on a flat, bare surface.
 Push the primer bulb approximately ten times.
 Set the choke lever to FULL CHOKE.
 Depress lock-out button and squeeze throttle trigger
fully and pull starter grip and rope sharply until engine
attempts to start (no more than 4x).
 Set the choke lever to HALF CHOKE.
 Pull starter grip and rope until engine runs, no more than
6 pulls.
 Set the choke lever to RUN.
NOTE: In cooler environments, additional pulls of the
starter grip and rope may be required with the choke
lever in the FULL CHOKE position.
To start a warm engine:
 Lay the product on a flat, bare surface.
 Push the primer bulb up to ten times.
 Set the choke lever to RUN.
 Depress lock-out button and squeeze throttle trigger fully,
pull the starter cord.
NOTE: If the product does not start, repeat the previous
steps.
To stop the engine:
 To stop the engine, depress the STOP switch to the stop
position " ".
IF ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PRODUCT:
Do not return this product to the retail store where it was
purchased. Please call our Customer Service Department
for any issues you may have.
For Help Call: 1-800-860-4050
OPERATING THE TRIMMER
See Figure 9.
WARNING:
Engine housing can become hot during trimmer opera-
tion. Do not rest or place your arm, hand, or any body
part against the engine housing during trimmer operation.
Only hold the trimmer as shown in figure 9 with all body
parts clear of engine housing. Extended contact with
the engine housing can result in burns or other injuries.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Always position the unit on the operator's right side. The
use of the unit on the operator's left side will expose the
user to hot surfaces and can result in possible burn injury.
WARNING:
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. Trimmer should be held at a
comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height.
Always operate trimmer in RUN position. Cut tall grass
from the top down. This will prevent grass from wrapping
around the shaft housing and string head which could cause
damage from overheating. If grass becomes wrapped around
the string head, STOP THE ENGINE, disconnect the spark
plug wire, and remove the grass. Prolonged cutting at partial
throttle will result in lubricant dripping from the muffler.
WARNING:
Always hold the string trimmer away from the body keep-
ing clearance between the body and the product. Any
contact with the housing or string trimmer cutting head
can result in burns and/or other serious personal injury.
CUTTING TIPS
See Figures 9 - 11.
 Avoid hot surfaces by always keeping the tool away from
your body. (Proper operating position shown in figure 9.)
 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. The straight shaft trimmer cuts when passing
the unit from left to right. This will avoid throwing debris at
the operator. Avoid cutting in the dangerous area shown
in illustration.
 Use the tip of line to do the cutting; do not force string
head into uncut grass.
 Wire and picket fences cause extra line wear, even break-
age. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may wear
line rapidly.
 Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding,
and fence posts can easily be damaged by the line.
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