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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
PC30 PRUNER/TRIMMER
RY52001 / RY52001A
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- Page 1 Your pruner/trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When 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 before using this product.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
n Introduction ... 2 n General Safety Rules ... 3 n Specific Safety Rules... 4 n Symbols... 5-6 n Features... 7-8 n Assembly ... 8-10 n Operation... 11-14 n Maintenance ... 15-21 n Troubleshooting ... 22 n Warranty ... 23-25 n Parts Ordering / Service ... -
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 n For safe operation, read and understand all instruc- tions before using this product. Follow all safety instruc- tions. -
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. n 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. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME Safety Alert Read The Operator’s Manual Eye, Hearing, and Head Protection Safety Footwear Gloves... -
Page 6: Save These Instructions
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: Features
Bar length ... 10 in. String cutting width ... 17 in. String diameter..080 in. CHAIN OILER TANK CAP STARTER GRIP PRIMER BULB ENGINE SWITCH “J” BARRIER CHOKE LEVER HANDLE THROTTLE TRIGGER PRUNER ATTACHMENT SHOULDER STRAP COUPLER KNOB CHAIN SCABBARD TRIMMER ATTACHMENT Fig. 1... -
Page 8: Assembly
KNOW YOUR PRUNER/TRIMMER See Figure 1. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. CHOKE LEVER The choke lever opens and closes the choke valve in the carburetor. Positions available include FULL CHOKE (A), HALF CHOKE (B), and RUN (C). - Page 10 Move at least 30 ft. from refueling site before starting the engine. Do not smoke! INSTALLING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR ON THE STRING TRIMMER ATTACHMENT See Figure 5. KNOB WARNING: The line cutting blade on the grass deflector is sharp.
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Page 11: Operation
WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care- less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields, a hard hat, and safety shoes when operating tools. -
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: Cutting Tips
Avoid hot surfaces by always keeping the tool away from your body. (Proper operating position shown in figure 10.) n Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the best cutting area. n The curved shaft trimmer cuts when passing the unit from right to left. - Page 14 OPERATION POSITION FOR STARTING See Figure 13. Lay the pruner on the ground and ensure that no objects or obstructions are in the immediate vicinity. Make sure nothing can come in contact with the bar and chain. PRIMER BULB STARTER GRIP ENGINE SWITCH STARTING...
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Page 15: Maintenance
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. - Page 16 REPLACING THE BAR See Figures 19 - 24. WARNING: To avoid possible serious injury, stop engine before re- placing the bar, chain, or performing any maintenance operation. n Remove the bar nut and drivecase cover. n The bar contains a bar stud slot that fits over the bar stud. The bar also contains a chain tensioning pin hole which fits over the chain tensioning pin.
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Page 17: Idle Speed Adjustment
See Figure 25. If the chain turns at idle, the idle speed screw needs ad- justing on your trimmer engine. Turn the idle speed screw counterclockwise to reduce the idle RPM and stop the chain movement. If the saw chain still moves at idle speed, contact a service dealer for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is made. - Page 18 CHAIN MAINTENANCE See Figure 27. For smooth and fast cutting, the chain needs to be main- tained properly. The following conditions indicate that the chain requires sharpening: n Wood chips are small and powdery n Chain must be forced through the wood during cutting n Chain cuts to one side During maintenance of the chain, consider the following: n Improper filing angle of the side plate can increase the...
- Page 19 CAUTION: Dull or improperly sharpened chain can cause excessive engine speed during cutting which may result in severe engine damage. WARNING: Improper chain sharpening increases the potential of kickback. Failure to replace or repair damaged chain can cause serious injury. SPOOL REPLACEMENT NEW PREWOUND SPOOL See Figures 32 - 33.
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Page 20: String Replacement
STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 34 - 36. Use only monofilament string. Use original manufacturer’s replacement string for best performance. n Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer. To remove the spool retainer: n Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise. -
Page 21: Spark Plug
Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for gasoline. Run engine until it stops. n 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 22: Troubleshooting
Remove string from spool and rewind. Refer to “String Replacement” earlier in this manual. Advance string at full throttle. Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no improvement, replace the spool retainer. Cut tall grass from the top down to prevent wrapping. Operate trimmer at full throttle. -
Page 23: Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Ryobi Technologies, Inc. warrants to the original retail purchaser that this Ryobi Technologies, Inc. product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at Ryobi Technologies, Inc.’s discretion, any defective product free of charge within these time periods from the date of purchase. - Page 24 THE FOLLOWING CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) STATEMENT ONLY APPLIES TO MODEL NUMBERS REQUIRED TO MEET THE CARB REQUIREMENTS. RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES 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 Ryobi Technologies Inc. are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your non-road or small off-road engine.
- Page 25 THIS PRODUCT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A CATALYST MUFFLER (RY52001A ONLY) Congratulations! You have made an investment toward protecting the environment. In order to maintain this product’s original emission level, please refer to the maintenance section below. EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED PARTS LIST Emissions Parts Inspect Before Each Use...
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Page 26: Parts Ordering / Service
When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: • MODEL NUMBER • SERIAL NUMBER 983000-743 4-05 OPERATOR’S MANUAL PC30 PRUNER/TRIMMER RY52001 / RY52001A RY52001 / RY52001A RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207...