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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Grass Trimmer RLT26CDSE...
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Important! It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling, operating, and maintaining the product. Subject to technical modification.
Check with your local authority for advice. Never use cutting means or attachments which are not ■ Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use the specified by RYOBI in this manual. This includes the product. use of metal multi-piece pivoting chains and flail-blades. ■...
against movement or falling to prevent injury to persons WARNING or damage to the product. Inspection after dropping or other impacts: Thoroughly ■ Never carry or transport the product while the engine inspect the product and identify any problems or damage is running.
RESIDUAL RISKS Read and understand all instructions before operating the product, follow all Even when the product is used as prescribed, it is still warnings and safety instructions. impossible to completely eliminate certain residual risk factors. The following hazards may arise during use, and the operator should pay special attention to avoid the Wear eye, ear, and head protection.
Wait for 10 seconds Unlock Use unleaded petrol intended for motor vehicle use with an octane rating of 91([R+M]/2) or higher. ASSEMBLY UNPACKING Use 2-stroke lubricant for air cooled The product requires assembly. engines. ■ Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box.
■ Insert the bolt through the grass deflector and the with clean water. If irritation is still present, see a bracket on the curved shaft. physician immediately. ■ Place the wing nut on the bolt and tighten securely ■ Clean up spilled petrol immediately. Mixing the fuel ATTACHING THE LOWER BOOM TO THE POWER ■...
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■ Always operate trimmer at full throttle. Cut tall grass WARNING from the top down. This will prevent grass from Always shut off the engine before fueling. Never add fuel wrapping around the shaft housing and bump head to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least which may cause damage from overheating.
bottom of the air box cover into the latch at the bottom WARNING of the air box base; push the air box cover up until it latches securely in place. Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug NOTE: The air filter should be replaced annually for the wire before making any adjustments such as changing best performance.
GETTING STARTED 50 : 1 / 2% (50 : 1) Use synthetic 2-stroke lubricant only. Do not use automotive lubricant or 2-stroke outboard lubricant. Mix 2% synthetic 2-stroke lubricant into the petrol. This is a 50:1 ratio. Remove the screw and wing nut, and then attach the D-handle. Attach the lower shaft.
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GETTING STARTED Remove the fuel cap and pour the fuel mixture into the tank. Avoid Attach the grass deflector. spillage. Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten. Secure the screw and wing nut of the D-handle to the upper shaft.
OPERATION STARTING A COLD ENGINE 1. Press the primer bulb 10 times. Set the choke lever to “Full” position. 2. Keep the throttle trigger squeezed completely through steps 2 to 4 and pull the starter grip until the engine attempts to start. Do not pull the starter grip more than 4 times.
OPERATION STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1. Press the primer bulb 10 times. Set the choke lever to position. 2. Pull the starter grip until the engine starts. Do not pull the starter grip for more than 6 times. 3. Allow the engine to run for 10 seconds.
OPERATION OPERATING THE TRIMMER NOTE: Hold the product with the right hand on the trigger handle and the left hand on the left handle. WARNING: Do not cut in a dangerous cut- ting area. Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood mouldings, cladding, and fence posts can easily be damaged by the line.
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OPERATION 2. Tap the knob on the ground to advance the line. The line advances each time the head 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 cor- rect length.
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OPERATION NOTE: For cutting ease and safety, cut the grass from the right side to the left side.
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OPERATION REPLACING THE STRING HEAD 1. Turn off the product 2. Align the spanner along the flat side of arbor flange washer. 3. Turn counterclockwise to remove the old string head. 4. install the new string head, align the nut in the string head to the connector shaft or lower boom and turn the string head clockwise by hand to tighten.
MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE LINE 1. Turn off the product 2. Rotate the bump knob on the line trimmer head until the line on the centre of the bump knob aligns with arrows on top of line trimmer head. 3. Use a 2.4 mm diameter monofilament string. Cut one piece of string approximately 5.4 m in length.
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MAINTENANCE 5. Wind the line until approximately 20 cm remains protruding from the line trimmer head. 20cm 20cm 20cm 20cm...
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MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG 1. Turn off the product 2. Remove the cover, twist and remove the rubber protect boot. 3. Turn counterclockwise to remove the old spark plug 4. Install the new spark plug, tighten by turning it in a clockwise direction or one half of a turn from finger tight.
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MAINTENANCE 5. Reattach the rubber protect boot and the cover.
MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE FILTER 1. Turn off the product. 2. Remove the air filter cover and the air filter. 3. Clean the air filter with warm, soapy water. 4. Brush clean the air filter holder. Rinse, and let the air filter dry completely.
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MAINTENANCE 5. Put two drops of lubricant into the air filter and rub in. 6. Replace the air filter (fits only one way), and then replace the air filter cover. NOTE: The air filter should be replaced annually for best performance.
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MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE MUFFLER 1. Turn off the product and remove the spark plug cover. 2. Undo the 4 screws to remove the rear housing. 3. Undo muffler screws. 4. Remove the screws, muffler cover, muffler and gasket. Use the brush to clean the exhaust hole of the cylinder and intake hole of the muffler.
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MAINTENANCE 5. Place the gasket, muffler, muffler cover and bolts back to its position. 6. Tighten the screws by turning it clockwise. 7. Place back the rear housing back to its position. 8. Tighten the screws by turning them clockwise. Reattach the spark plug cover.
MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE PRODUCT 1. Turn off the product, and allow it to cool down before cleaning. 2. Clean all foreign material from the product. WARNING: Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and deicing salts. WARNING:The small blade fitted to the cutting attachment guard is designed to trim the new extended line to the correct length for safe and optimum...
STORAGE STORING THE PRODUCT 1. Turn off the product, and allow it to cool down before storing the product. NOTE: Make sure to clean the product before storing. 2. Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for petrol. Remember to properly replace and tighten the fuel cap.
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STORAGE 4. Store the product in a cool, dry, and well- ventilated place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts. Do not store outdoors.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Model RLT26CDSE Weight without fuel and trimmer head 4.83 Kg Weight without fuel with trimmer head 5.05 Kg Fuel tank volume 250 cm Cutting swath 432 mm Diameter of cutting line 2.4 mm Engine displacement 26 cm Maximum engine performance 0.8 kW...
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Engine will not start 1. No spark 1. The spark plug may be damaged. Remove it and check for dirt and cracks. Replace with a new spark plug. 2. No fuel 2. Push the primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does not fill, the primary fuel delivery system is blocked.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE After first Every 3 Every 6 Every year Every 25 Before month or months or months or or after 300 hours of each use 20 hours of 50 hours of 100 hours of hours of operation operation operation operation operation Check if fastener is...
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Imported by: Techtronic Industries Australia Pty. Ltd. 31 Gilby Road, Mount Waverley, VIC 3149, Melbourne, Australia Techtronic Industries NZ Ltd. 2 Landing Drive, Mangere, Auckland, 2022, New Zealand 961473003-01...
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