Ryobi RBC254FSBSN Operator's Manual page 9

ADVANCING THE STRING ON REEL EASY HEAD
See fi gure 8.
Line tap advance system
■ Run engine at full throttle.
■ Tap string head on ground to advance string.
NOTE: The string advances each time the head is
tapped. Several taps may be required until the string
strikes the cut-off blade.
■ Resume operation.
NOTE: If the string is worn too short, you may not be able
to advance the string by tapping it on the ground; if so,
advance the string manually.
ADVANCING THE STRING MANUALLY ON REEL EASY
HEAD
■ Ensure the unit is in the off position.
■ Push the spool retainer down while pulling on string(s)
to manually advance the string.
CUTTING TIPS
See fi gure 9.
■ Keep the product tilted towards the area being cut.
Refer to Fig. 9 for the best cutting area.
■ Do not use in dangerous environments.
■ Use the tip of the string to do the cutting; do not force
the string head into the uncut grass.
■ Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear, even
breakage. Stone and brick walls, kerbs and wood may
wear string rapidly.
■ Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood mouldings,
cladding and fence posts can be easily damaged by
the string.
GRASS DEFLECTOR
BLADE
See fi gure 8.
The product is equipped with a line trimming cut-off blade
on the grass defl ector. For best cutting, advance string
until it is trimmed to length by the cut-off blade. Advance
the string whenever you hear the engine running faster
than normal; this will maintain best performance and keep
string long enough to advance properly.
OPERATING THE BRUSHCUTTER
See fi gure 10 - 11.
Hold the product with the right hand on the trigger handle
and the left hand on the left handle. Keep a fi rm grip with
both hands while in operation.
The product should be held at a comfortable position with
the trigger handle about hip height.
Maintain your grip and balance on both feet. Position
yourself so that you will not be drawn off balance by the
kick-back reaction of the cutting blade.
English (Original Instructions)
LINE-TRIMMING CUT-OFF
Adjust the harness hanger to a comfortable position.
Exercise extreme caution when using the blade with the
product. Blade thrust is the reaction that may occur when
the spinning blade contacts anything it cannot cut. This
contact may cause the blade to stop for an instant, and
suddenly "thrust" the unit away from the object that was
hit. This reaction can be violent enough to cause the
operator to lose control of the unit. Blade thrust may occur
without warning if the blade snags, stalls or binds. This is
more likely to occur in areas where it is diffi cult to see the
material being cut. For cutting ease and safety, approach
the weeds being cut from the right to the left. In the event
an unexpected object or woody stock is encountered, this
could minimize the blade thrust reaction.
TRI-ARC™ BLADE
The Tri-Arc blade is suited for cutting pulpy weeds and
vines only. When the blade becomes dull, it can be turned
over to extend its life. Do not sharpen the Tri-Arc blade.
CUTTING TECHNIQUE - BLADE
The blades are very sharp and can injure even if they
are not moving. Exercise extreme caution when using
the blade with the product. Safe operation of this tool
requires that you read and understand this operator's
manual and all labels affi xed to the tool.
■ Both hands must be used at all times to control this
product. Keep a firm grip with both hands while in
operation.
■ Maintain your grip and balance on both feet. Position
yourself so that you will not be drawn off balance by
the kick-back reaction of the cutting blade.
■ Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects such
as glass, stones, concrete, fencing, wire, wood, metal,
etc.
■ Never use blades near footpaths, fencing, posts,
buildings or other immovable objects.
■ Never use a blade after hitting a hard object without
first inspecting it for damage. Do not use if any
damage is detected.
■ For cutting ease and safety, approach the weeds
being cut from the right to the left.
STARTING THE PRODUCT
See fi gure 12 - 14
Starting the product differs depending on whether the
engine is cold or warm. Refer to the label on the air fi lter
cover.
To start a cold Engine
Follow these steps to start a cold engine.
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