Ryobi RLT30CESA Operator's Manual page 13

Install the arbor.
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Install the string head assembly onto the gear head
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shaft.
Refer to Installing Reel Easy String Head or Installing
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Pro Cut II String Head later in this manual.
CONVERTING FROM STRING TRIMMER TO
BRUSH CUTTER
(RBC30SESA)
To convert from the string trimmer to the brush cutter,
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remove the string head assembly and grass defl ector,
install the blade.
REMOVING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR AND
LINE HEAD
See Figures 11. (RBC30SESA)
Remove the grass defl ector by pushing in on the three
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locking tabs while pulling on the grass defl ector to
separate from the blade guard.
Align the slot in the fl anged washer with the slot in the
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gear head.
Remove the hex head bolt and string head assembly.
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Remove the arbor.
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Remove the fl anged washer and retain it for the blade
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installation.
NOTE: Store the string head parts together for later
use.
INSTALLING THE TRI -ARC
See Figures 12. (RBC30SESA)
Place the fl anged washer over the gear head shaft with
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the hollow side toward the gear head.
Centre the blade on the fl anged washer, making sure
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the blade fi ts fl at and the raised hub of the fl anged
washer goes through the hole in the blade.
Install the cupped washer with the raised centre away
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from the blade.
Place the blade nut onto the gear head shaft.
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Place the gear head locking tool through the slot in the
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fl anged washer and gear head.
Install the blade nut by turning it counterclockwise (left
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handed threads).
Tighten the blade nut securely and torque to 1.5Nm
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minimum.
ASSEMBLY
BLADE
®
GEAR HEAd
SLOT
SLOT
1
fLAnGEd wASHER
ARBOR
STRInG HEAd
BOLT
Fig. 11
Fig. 1