Operation - Ryobi RLT254CDSO Original Instructions Manual

ATTACHING THE POWER HEAD TO THE TRIMMER AT-
TACHMENT
WARNING
Never attach or adjust any attachment while the power
head is running. Failure to stop the engine may cause
serious personal injury.
■ The trimmer attachment connects to the power head by
means of a coupler device.
■ Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft
and remove the end cap from the attachment.
■ Push in the button located on the attachment shaft.
■ Align the button with the guide recess on the power
head coupler and slide the two shafts together.
■ Rotate the attachment shaft until the button locks into
the positioning hole.
NOTE: If the button does not release completely in the
positioning hole, the shafts are not locked into place.
Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked
into place.
■ Tighten the knob securely.
REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE POWER
HEAD
■ Loosen the knob.
■ Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and
separate the ends.
ATTACHING THE HARNESS
NOTE: Always use the harness with your trimmer.
■ Connect the latch on the strap to the strap hanger.
■ Adjust the strap to a comfortable position.
NOTE: To quickly release the product from the harness,
sharply pull the quick release tab.
INSTALLING THE PRO CUT II HEAD TO THE GRASS
TRIMMER
■ Stop the engine.
■ Remove the installed string head.
■ Install the drive shaft unto the lower boom. Turn
clockwise for RLT254CDSO and counterclockwise for
RLT254SDSO using the combination wrench.
■ Install the PRO CUT II string head on the drive shaft
until fully seated.
■ Install the spool retainer.
RLT254CDSO and counterclockwise for RLT254SDSO.
INSTALLING THE LINE IN THE PRO CUT II HEAD
NOTE: Use a monofilament line diameter 2.7 mm.
Use original manufacturer's replacement line for best
performance. 2.4 mm line is not compatible with the PRO
CUT head. For the head to secure the line safely, 2.7 mm
line must be used.
■ Stop the engine.
■ Gather two of the pre-cut lengths of trimmer line
provided or cut two pieces of trimmer line (in 28 cm
lengths).
■ Insert the line into the load slots located on the sides
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OPERATION

FUEL AND REFUELING
HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY
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MIXING THE FUEL
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of the line head. Line should be pushed in until
approximately 2 cm protrudes from the holes on the top
of the line head.
Once the line protrudes 2 cm from the holes on the top
of the line head, gently pull back slightly to ensure the
line is gripped properly.
Always handle fuel with care, it is highly flammable.
Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and
flames. Do not inhale fuel vapour. Do not smoke.
Do not let petrol or lubricant come in contact with your
skin.
Keep petrol and lubricant away from the eyes. If petrol
or lubricant comes in contact with the eyes, wash them
immediately with clean water. If irritation is still present,
see a physician immediately.
Clean up spilled petrol immediately.
Always transport and store fuel in a container approved
for petroleum.
The product is powered by a 2-stroke engine and
requires pre-mixing petrol and 2-stroke lubricant.
Premix unleaded petrol and 2-stroke engine lubricant in
a clean container approved for petrol.
The engine is certified to operate on unleaded petrol
intended for motor vehicle use with an octane rating of
91 or higher.
Do not use any type of pre-mixed petrol / lubricant from
fuel service stations, this includes the pre-mixed petrol /
lubricant intended for use in mopeds, motorcycles, etc.
Use synthetic 2-stroke lubricant only. Do not use
automotive lubricant or 2-cycle outboard lubricant.
Mix 2% synthetic 2-stroke lubricant into the petrol. This
is a 50:1 ratio.
Mix the fuel thoroughly and also each time before
refueling.
Mix in small quantities. Do not mix quantities larger than
usable in a 30-day period. A synthetic 2-stroke lubricant
containing a fuel stabiliser is recommended.
1 l + 20 ml
2 l + 40 ml
3 l + 60 ml
4 l + 80 ml
5 l + 100 ml =
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