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Your pruner has been engineered and manufactured to our 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
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
TP30 GAS PRUNER
RY52502
RY52903
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- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL TP30 GAS PRUNER RY52502 RY52903 Your pruner has been engineered and manufactured to our 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...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..................................2 General Safety Rules ............................... 3 Specific Safety Rules ............................... 4 Symbols ..................................5-6 Features ................................... 7 Assembly ..................................8-10 Operation .................................. 10-12 Maintenance ................................13-17 Troubleshooting ................................18 ... -
Page 3: General Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire WARNING! before making any adjustments or repairs except for carburetor adjustments. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, leaks, etc. -
Page 4: Specific Safety Rules
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Shut off the engine and make sure the cutting attachment Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious injury. Kickback may occur when the moving chain con- has stopped before setting the unit down. tacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide ... -
Page 5: Symbols
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 DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety. Read The Operator’s Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this... - Page 6 SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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Page 7: Features
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Engine Displacement ..............................30cc Bar length ..................................10 in. Weight ....................................16 lb. STARTER GRIP CHAIN OILER TANK CAP TRIGGER LOCK ENGINE SWITCH “J” BARRIER HANDLE PRIMER BULB PRUNER ATTACHMENT THROTTLE TRIGGER COUPLER SHOULDER STRAP KNOB CHAIN SCABBARD EXTENSION SHAFT COMBINATION WRENCH... -
Page 8: Assembly
ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE “J” BARRIER HANDLE UNPACKING See Figure 2. This product requires assembly. Hold the top and bottom clamp snugly in position on the Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the shaft housing so that the handle will be located to the box. - Page 9 ASSEMBLY Reinstall the bolt, lock washer, and hex nut to secure. WARNING: Connect the latch on the shoulder harness to the strap hanger. Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating equipment; check it periodically for tightness during use SHOULDER to avoid serious injury.
- Page 10 ASSEMBLY FILLING TANK Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamina- tion. Loosen fuel cap slowly. Rest the cap on a clean surface. Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage. Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the gasket.
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Page 11: Operation
OPERATION NOTE: For second and final cuts (from top of limb or branch), hold front cutting guide against the limb being cut. This will help steady the limb and make it easier to cut. Allow chain to cut for you; exert only light downward pressure. If you force the cut, damage to the bar, chain, or engine can result. - Page 12 OPERATION POSITION FOR STARTING PRIMER BULB See Figure 9. Lay the pruner on the ground and ensure that no objects or obstructions are in the immediate vicinity. Make sure nothing STARTER GRIP can come in contact with the bar and chain. ENGINE SWITCH STARTING...
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Page 13: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Stop the engine before setting the chain tension. Make WARNING: sure the guide bar nut is loose to finger tight, turn the chain tensioning screw clockwise to tension the chain. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Refer to Replacing the Bar and Chain for additional Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause information. - Page 14 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE BAR Remove all slack from chain by turning the chain tension- ing screw clockwise, assuring that the chain seats into See Figures 15 - 20. the bar groove during tensioning. Lift the tip of the bar up to check for sag. Release the tip WARNING: of the bar, and turn the chain tensioning screw 1/2 turn To avoid possible serious injury, stop engine before re-...
- Page 15 MAINTENANCE IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT CHAIN OILER TANK See Figure 21. REPLACE If the chain turns at idle, the idle speed screw needs adjusting on the 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 16 MAINTENANCE HOW TO SHARPEN THE CUTTERS Put a few firm strokes on every tooth. File all left hand cutters in one direction. Then move to the other side and See Figures 24 - 27. file the right hand cutters in the opposite direction. Oc- Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles and to casionally remove filings from the file with a wire brush.
- Page 17 MAINTENANCE REPLACING AND CLEANING AIR FILTER See Figure 28. LATCH For proper performance and long life, keep air filter clean. AIR FILTER Remove the air filter cover by pushing down on the latch with your thumb while gently pulling on the cover. ...
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start. No spark. Check spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach the spark plug cap and lay spark plug on metal cylinder. Pull the starter rope and watch for spark at spark plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat test with a new spark plug. -
Page 19: Warranty
Straps, Guide Bars, Saw Chains purchase. Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., reserves the Two years if the product is used for personal, family or right to change or improve the design of any RYOBI brand ® household use;... - Page 20 RYOBI ®...
- Page 21 ALL EMISSIONS-RELATED PARTS ARE WARRANTED FOR TWO YEARS OR FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME PRIOR TO THE PARTS FIRST SCHEDULED REPLACEMENT WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. CALL US FIRST For any questions about operating or maintaining your product, call the Ryobi Help Line! ® Your product has been fully tested prior to shipment...
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Page 22: Parts Ordering / Service
• HOW TO OBTAIN CUSTOMER OR TECHNICAL SUPPORT: To obtain Customer or Technical Support please contact us at 1-800-860-4050. Ryobi is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited used under license. ® TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road...