Maintenance - Ryobi RLT254CSEON Original Instructions Manual

■ Wire and picket fences cause extra line wear, even
breakage.
■ Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may wear line
rapidly.
■ Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood mouldings,
siding, and fence posts can easily be damaged by the
string.
ADVANCING THE LINE
See Fig. 7
TM
For Reel Easy String Head Only
Line advance is controlled by tapping the string head on
grass while running engine at full throttle.
■ Run engine at full throttle.
■ Tap the knob on ground to advance string. The string
advances each time the knob is tapped. Do not hold
the knob on the ground.
NOTE: The line trimming cut-off blade on the grass
deflector will cut the line to the correct length.
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,
stop the engine, and manually advance the string.
TO ADVANCE THE CUTTING LINE MANUALLY:
■ Stop the engine.
■ Push the knob in while pulling on string(s) to manually
advance the line.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING
Use only original manufacturer's replacement
parts, accessories, and attachments. Failure
to do so can cause possible injury, poor
performance and may void your warranty.
■ Always stop the engine and allow it cool before making
any maintenance.
■ You may make adjustments and repairs described
here. For other repairs, contact the authorised service
agent.
■ Consequences of improper
include excess carbon deposits resulting in loss of
performance and discharge of black lubricant residue
dripping from the silencer.
■ For replacement line, use only nylon filament line of
the diameter described in the specification table of this
manual.
■ After extending the new cutter line, always return the
product to its normal operation position before starting.
English (Original Instructions)
■ The cutting attachment must not work in idle mode. If
■ After each use, clean the product with a soft dry cloth.
■ Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals
LINE REPLACEMENT FOR REEL EASY
HEAD
See Fig. 8
■ Ensure the product is in the off position.
■ Use a 2.4 mm diameter monofilament string.
■ Stop the engine.
■ Cut one piece of string approximately 6 m in length.
■ Rotate the knob on the string head until the line on the
■ Insert one end of the string into the eyelet located on
■ Continue to push string through the string head until
■ Rotate the knob on the string head to wind the line.
■ Wind the string until approximately 20 cm remains
CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND SILENCER
Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount
of lubricant used, and/or your operating conditions, the
exhaust port and silencer may become blocked with
carbon deposits. If you notice a power loss with your petrol
powered tool, a qualified service technician will need to
remove these deposits to restore performance.
SPARK ARRESTOR
maintenance may
See Fig. 12
The spark arrestor must be cleaned or replaced every
25
your product.
■ Stop the engine.
■ Locate the spark arrestor through the hole on the
11
this requirement is not satisfied, the clutch has to be
adjusted or the product needs an urgent maintenance
by a qualified technician.
for proper tightness to ensure the product is in safe
working condition. Any part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorised service
centre.
knob aligns with the arrows on the top of string head.
the side of the string head and push until string comes
out through eyelet on the other side.
the middle section of the string is inside the string head
and string outside the string head is evenly divided on
each side.
protruding from the string head.
hours to ensure proper
muffler exit hole.
TM STRING
performance of