SAFETY trimmer/brushcutter, these parts get hot from operation. Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire Thank you for buying a Ryobi trimmer. before making any adjustments or repairs except for Your new trimmer has been engineered and carburetor adjustments.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TRIMMER USE ASSEMBLY Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming. Keep GRASS DEFLECTOR (FIG. 2) string head below waist level. Never cut with the string 1. Remove wing nut (14), flat washer (16), lock washer (15), head located over 76 cm (30 in.) or more above the and bolt (12) from the Ownerís Kit.
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OPERATION MIXING THE FUEL This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires 1 Litre 20 ml pre-mixing petrol and 2-cycle oil. Pre-mix unleaded 2 Litres 40 ml petrol and 2-cycle engine oil in a clean container 3 Litres 60 ml approved for petrol.
You may make adjustments and repairs described here. OPERATION For other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by an authorized servicing dealer. GRASS DEFLECTOR LINE TRIMMING CUT- OFF BLADE (FIG. 7) Consequences of improper maintenance may include excess carbon deposits resulting in loss of performance This s trimmer is equipped with a line trimming cut-off blade and discharge of black oily residue dripping from the on the grass deflector.
3. Installthefilter,aligntabs,push in,andmakesurethe MAINTENANCE latches are locked into place. 3. Cut two pieces of string, each being approximately FUEL CAP 2.7 m (9 ft.) long. 4. Insert the first string (41) into the anchor hole (40) in the WARNING: upper part of the spool ( 34). Wind the first string around the upper part of the spool counterclockwise, as A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be shown by the arrows on the spool (39).
TROUBLESHOOTING IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVETHE PROBLEM CONTACTYOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Engine will not start: 1. No spark. 1. Check spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach the spark plug cap and lay spark plug on metal cylinder.
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TROUBLESHOOTING IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVETHE PROBLEM CONTACTYOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Grass wraps around 1. Cutting tall grass at ground 1. Cut tall grass from the top down. shaft housing and string level. head: 2. Operating trimmer at part 2.
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RYOBI NEW ZEALAND PTY. LTD. AUCKLAND: 27 Clemow Drive, Mt Wellington, N.Z. Tel: (09) 573 0230 - Free Call: 0800 279 624 - Fax: (09) 573 0231 - www.ryobi.co.nz Contact during normal business hours. This Guarantee Form Should Be Retained By The Customer At All Times For your record and to assist in establishing date of purchase (necessary for in-guarantee service) please keep your purchase docket and this form completed with the following particulars.
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