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RBC254FSBSN STRING TRIMMER / BRUSHCUTTER OPERATOR’S MANUAL (Original Instructions) It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before starting, Important! operating and maintaining this machine. Subject to technical modifications.
English (Original Instructions) Your product has been engineered and manufactured to ■ Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation, fuel leaks, etc. and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you ■...
English (Original Instructions) to spin after the engine is stopped or throttle trigger c) Ensure that the machine is correctly located in a released. Maintain proper control until the blade has designated working position before starting the completely stopped rotating. machine.
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English (Original Instructions) DESCRIPTION Use 2-stroke oil for air cooled engines. Figure 1 1. Starter grip Mix the fuel mix thoroughly and also each 2. Foam handle time before refuelling 3. Harness hanger Blade thrust may occur without warning if 4.
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English (Original Instructions) 36. Bump knob 56. Clip 37. Bump head cover Figure 16 Figure 5a 57. Air fi lter cover knob 31. Drive shaft adaptor 58. Air fi lter cover 50. Pro cut II™ string head 59 Air fi lter 51.
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And watch the video; your other hand over the line trimmer head cover while RYOBI: How to install trimming line on a ReelEasy™ head depressing the latches. (image 3) Please note this trimmer has a straight shaft therefore the ■...
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And watch the video; ■ Place the upper flange washer over the gear shaft with RYOBI: How to install trimming line on a Pro-Cut II™ head the hollow side towards the blade guard. ■ Centre the blade on the upper flange, making sure...
English (Original Instructions) bolts securely. ■ Attach the grass deflector to the blade guard. Refer to "ATTACHING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR TO THE GUARD" earlier in this manual. 1 Litre 20 ml NOTE: Store the brushcutter parts together for later 2 Litres 40 ml use.
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English (Original Instructions) Adjust the harness hanger to a comfortable position. ADVANCING THE STRING ON REEL EASY HEAD Exercise extreme caution when using the blade with the See fi gure 8. product. Blade thrust is the reaction that may occur when the spinning blade contacts anything it cannot cut.
English (Original Instructions) 1. Lay the product on a fl at, bare surface. performance and discharge of black oily residue 2. Ensure the engine switch is in the "I" (ON) position. dripping from the silencer. 3. Push the primer bulb approximately 10 times. ■...
English (Original Instructions) Recommended torque CAUTION >=11 Nm blade retention Be careful not to cross-thread the spark plug. Cross- 3 /cc Engine displacement 25.4 cm threading will seriously damage the engine. Line diameter 2.4 mm or 2.7 mm Maximum engine performance 0.9 kW CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTER (in accordance with ISO 8893)
English (Original Instructions) TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause Solution The spark plug may be damaged, remove it and check for No spark dirt and cracks. Replace with a new spark plug. Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does not fi...