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Ryobi PLT3043E, RY70103A Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
String Trimmer
PLT3043E
RY70103
Your new trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's 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.
Thank you for buying a Ryobi trimmer.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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  • Page 1 String Trimmer PLT3043E RY70103 Your new trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety Directive ... 17 WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this trimmer until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions, safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury.

  • Page 3: Safety

    Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part. Do not touch areas around the muffler or cylinder of the trimmer, these parts get hot from operation. Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before making any adjustments or repairs except for carburetor adjustments.

  • Page 4: Symbols

    Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME Safety Alert Symbol Read Your Operator’s Manual Wear eye and hearing protection.

  • Page 5: Symbols

    The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL MEANING DANGER:...

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    INSTRUCTIONS Carefully remove the product from the carton. Inspect the product to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. Do not discard the packing material until you have inspected and operated the product. SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR CUTTING LINE UNPACKING PACKING LIST FOR OWNER'S KIT Grass deflector...

  • Page 7: Assembly

    ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: GRASS DEFLECTOR See Figure 2. 1. Remove wing nut, flat washer, lock washer, and bolt from the Owner’s Kit. 2. Place grass deflector over shaft and bracket. 3. Install bolt through the slots in the tabs on grass deflector and bracket on driveshaft housing.
  • Page 8 MUFFLER GUARD ASSEMBLY See Figure 4. 1. Remove muffler guard and two screws from the owner's kit. 2. Attach the muffler guard to the rear housing. NOTE: Make sure the bent end of the muffler guard fits securely into the opening of the rear housing. 3.

  • Page 9: Operating Trimmer

    OPERATING THE TRIMMER See Figure 5. Hold the trimmer with the right hand on the rear handle and the 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.

  • Page 10: Cutting Tips

    CUTTING TIPS See Figure 6. Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the best cutting area. Do not cut in dangerous cutting area. Use the tip of string to do the cutting; do not force string head into uncut grass.
  • Page 11 Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorly ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill. TO START A COLD ENGINE: 1. Lay trimmer on a flat, bare surface. 2. Push primer bulb 8 to 10 times. NOTE: Do not squeeze the throttle trigger before engine starts.

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    You may make adjustments and repairs described here. For other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by an authorized service dealer. Consequences of improper maintenance may include excess carbon deposits resulting in loss of performance and discharge of black oily residue dripping from the muffler.
  • Page 13 STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 12, 13, 14 and 15. 1. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer. Turn counterclockwise. 2. Remove the spool from the string head. NOTE: Keep the spring attached to the spool. Remove any old string remaining on the spool.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    1. Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for gasoline. Run engine until it stops. 2. Clean all foreign material from the trimmer. Store it in a well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    Contact a service dealer. If primer bulb fills, engine may be flooded (see next item). 3. Remove spark plug, turn trimmer so spark plug hole is aimed at the ground. Make sure lever is in the “WARM START” position and pull starter cord 10 to 14 times.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION 1. Cut tall grass from the top down. 2. Operate trimmer at full throttle. Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no improve- ment, replace spool retainer. 1. Operate trimmer at full throttle. 2. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle oil mix.

  • Page 17: Warranty

    GUARANTEE – STATEMENT (RTSA / RTUK / RTG) All Ryobi products are guaranteed from defects in material and workmanship, for a period of twenty-four (24) months, effective and evidenced from date of original invoice or delivery note. Defects caused by normal wear and tear, unauthorized/improper maintenance/handling or overload are excluded from this guarantee as are accessories such as battery packs, bulbs, blades and bits,etc.
  • Page 18 OPERATOR'S MANUAL String Trimmer PLT3043E RY70103 983000-201 1-03 Ryobi Technologies GmbH Itterpark 7 D-40724 Hilden Germany Tel.: +49 (0)2103 / 29 58 0 Fax : +49 (0)2103 / 29 58 29 info@ryobi-rtg.de Ryobi Technologies Customer Services Anvil House Tuns Lane...

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