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Ryobi RY30120 Operator's Manual

Ryobi RY30120 Operator's Manual

30cc string trimmer with expand-it edger attachment
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RY30120
Your new trimmer and edger attachment have been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability,
ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, they 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 before
using this product.
Thank you for your purchase.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
30CC STRING TRIMMER WITH
EXPAND-IT
™
RY30130
UT15518
EDGER ATTACHMENT

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  • Page 1 RY30120 Your new trimmer and edger attachment have been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, they 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 before using this product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

     Introduction ... 2  General Safety Rules ... 3  Specific Safety Rules ... 4  Symbols ... 5 - 6  Features ... 7 - 8  Assembly ... 8 - 10  Operation ... 10 - 14 ...

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS  For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using this product. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below can result in serious personal injury.

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    Do not use any other cutting attachment. To install any other brand of cutting head to this string trimmer can result in serious personal injury.  Never operate unit without the grass deflector in place and in good condition.

  • Page 5: Symbols

    Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning for safe operation of this product. SYMBOL NAME Safety Alert Symbol Read the Operator’s Manual Wear Eye and Hearing Protection Keep Bystanders Away 50' 15m Ricochet Sharp Blade...

  • Page 6: Symbols

    The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL DANGER: WARNING: CAUTION: CAUTION: SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair.

  • Page 7: Product Specifications

    Weight (without fuel) ...10.7 lbs. (4.9 kg.) String Cutting Width ...17 in. (432 mm) String Diameter ..080 in. (2.0 mm) Engine Displacement ...30cc STARTER GRIP AND ROPE REAR HANDLE TRIGGER RY30120 LOCK PRIMER BULB COUPLER THROTTLE TRIGGER DRIVE SHAFT FRONT HOUSING...

  • Page 8: Assembly

    The debris flap helps protect you from flying debris when using the edger attachment. ERGONOMIC DESIGN The design of both the trimmer and the edger attachment provides for easy handling. It is designed for comfort and UNPACKING This product requires assembly.

  • Page 9: Power Head

    INSTALLING AN ATTACHMENT TO THE POWER HEAD See Figure 2. WARNING: Never install, remove, or adjust any attachment while power head is running. Failure to stop the engine can cause serious personal injury. The attachments connect to the power head by means of a coupler device.

  • Page 10: Attaching The Grass Deflector

    The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury. FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER FUEL MIXTURE This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. Pre-mix unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle engine oil in a clean 1 gallon container approved for gasoline.

  • Page 11: Starting And Stopping

    TO START A COLD ENGINE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine starts and runs.  Lay the trimmer on a flat, bare surface.  PRIME - Press the primer bulb 7 times.  SET the start lever to the START position.

  • Page 12: Operating The Trimmer

    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.

  • Page 13: Operating The Edger

     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 trimmer cuts when passing the unit from right to left.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury. You can often make adjustments and repairs described here. For other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by an authorized service dealer. TO INCREASE DEPTH Fig.

  • Page 15: Spool Replacement

    SPOOL REPLACEMENT (NEW PREWOUND SPOOL) See Figures 14 - 15. If replacing string only, refer to String Replacement later in this manual. Use only monofilament string. For best performance, use original manufacturer’s replacement string. String Diameter: .080 in. (2.0 mm) ...

  • Page 16: String Replacement

    STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 16 - 18. Use only monofilament string. For best performance, use original manufacturer’s replacement string. String Diameter: .080 in. (2.0 mm)  Stop the engine; disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer. ...
  • Page 17 CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND MUFFLER Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount of oil used, and/or your operating conditions, the exhaust port, muffler, and/or spark arrestor screen may become blocked with carbon deposits. If you notice a power loss with your gas powered tool, you may need to remove these deposits to restore performance.

  • Page 18: Edger Blade Replacement

    EDGER BLADE REPLACEMENT See Figures 21 - 24. Replace blades that are damaged or worn. Stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire or discon- nect from the power supply. Always make sure the blade is correctly installed and se- curely fastened before each use.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    DEBRIS FLAP REPLACEMENT See Figure 25. Replace the debris flap if it is worn.  Using a 10 mm wrench or socket, remove the retaining nuts, washers, and debris flap.  Install the new debris flap. This replacement part is avail- able from the place of purchase, or by calling 1-800-242- 4672.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Engine will not start 1. No spark. 2. No fuel. 3. Engine is flooded. 1. Incorrect oil/fuel mixture. Engine does not reach full speed and emits excessive 2.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    1. Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no improvement, replace the spool retainer. 1. Cut tall grass from the top down to prevent wrapping. 2. Operate trimmer at full throttle. Clean Every Replace Every 25 Hours or Yearly Help Line! ®...

  • Page 22: Limited Warranty Statement

    LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., warrants to the original retail purchaser that this RYOBI product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at Techtronic Industries North America, Inc.’s, discretion, any defective product free of charge within these time periods from the date of purchase.

  • Page 23: Warranty

    THE FOLLOWING CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) STATEMENT ONLY APPLIES TO MODEL NUMBERS REQUIRED TO MEET THE CARB REQUIREMENTS. TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS NON-ROAD AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your non-road or small off-road engine.
  • Page 24 • SERIAL NUMBER Ryobi is a registered trademark of Ryobi ® TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC. 983000-903 11-9-05 (REV:00) OPERATOR’S MANUAL 30CC STRING TRIMMER WITH EXPAND-IT EDGER ATTACHMENT ™ RY30130 RY30130 Limited used under license. ® 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Phone 1-800-860-4050 www.ryobitools.com...

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