Maintenance - Ryobi ZRRY41002 Series Operator's Manual

WARNING:
Use only identical Ryobi replacement parts when ser-
vicing this product. Use of any other parts may create
a hazard or cause product damage.
CLEANING THE TRIMMER
Release the trigger, allow the trimmer to coast to a stop,
and unplug the trimmer before cleaning.
n Clean the exterior of the trimmer with a soft, dry
cloth.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
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plastics are susceptible to damage from various types
of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their
use.
Wipe or scrape the trimmer head and spool area when
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they accumulate dirt or clippings.
Scrape or brush debris away from air intake vents on
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the motor housing.
SERVICING THE TRIMMER
Check all fasteners and tighten as necessary. If any
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part is damaged or lost, repair it or replace it.
Any other service should be performed at a Homelite
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Authorized Service Dealer.
REPLACING THE CUTTING LINE
See Figures 13, 13a and 13b.
WARNING:
Use of line other than the original .080 in. monofilament
cutting line could cause serious personal injury or dam-
age to the trimmer.
Follow these steps to replace the cutting line.
n Release the trigger and allow the trimmer to coast to
a stop.
Unplug the trimmer.
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WARNING:
Make sure the trimmer head stops rotating when you
release the trigger. Contact with a rotating trimmer head
could cause personal injury.
Remove the retaining cap by turning it counter-
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clockwise.
Remove the empty spool.
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Clean the trimmer head thoroughly. Inspect the trim-
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mer head for any damaged or worn parts.
Cut two pieces of line approximately 9 ft. (2.7 m)
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long.
Insert the end of the new line into the hole in the upper
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threaded area of the spool.

MAINTENANCE

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Fig. 13
UPPER AREA
LOWER AREA
Fig. 13a
TRIMMER HEAD
SPOOL
RETAINING CAP
Fig. 13b