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Ryobi Outdoor RY30130 manual

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  • Page 1

    Y our new trimmer and edger attachment have been engineer ed and manufactured to our high standar d for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . Properly car ed for , they will give you years of rugged, trouble-fr ee performance. WARNING: T o reduce the risk of injury , the user must r ead and understand the operator’ s manual bef[...]

  • Page 2

    2  Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 �  General Safety Rules ......................................................................................................................................[...]

  • Page 3

    3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all i nstruction s. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fir e and/or serious personal injury . READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS  For safe operation, r ead and understand all instructions before using this product. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow [...]

  • Page 4

    4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TRIMMER USE  Replace string head if cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way . Be sure the string head is properly installed and securely fastened. Failure to do so can cause serious injury .  Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors, and handles ar e properly and secur ely attached.  Use on[...]

  • Page 5

    5 SYMBOLS 50' 15m Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning for safe operation of this product. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANA TION Safety Alert Symbol Precautions that involve your safety . Read the Operator’ s Manual T o r educ e the risk of injury , user must read and under - stand operator’ [...]

  • Page 6

    6 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing r equir es extreme car e and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for r epair . When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The following signal words [...]

  • Page 7

    7 THROTTLE TRIGGER ST ARTER GRIP AND ROPE FRONT HANDLE COUPLER DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING STRING HEAD GRASS DEFLECTOR PRIMER BULB KNOB REAR HANDLE TRIGGER LOCK BLADE KNOB BLADE GUARD EDGER A TT ACHMENT SHAFT END CAP WHEEL GEAR HEAD DEBRIS FLAP FEA TURES PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS W eight (without fuel) ........................................................[...]

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    8 WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this tool until the parts ar e r eplaced. Failur e to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury . WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accesso- ries not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could r esult i[...]

  • Page 9

    9 I N S TA L L I N G A N AT TA C H M E N T T O T H E POWER HEAD See Figure 2. WARNING: Never install, remove, or adjust any attachment while power head is running. Failure to stop the engine can cause serious personal injury . The attachments connect to the power head by means of a coupler device.  Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power hea[...]

  • Page 10

    10 A TT ACHING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR See Figure 4. WARNING: The line cutting blade on the grass deflector is sharp. Avoid contact with the blade. Failure to avoid contact can result in serious personal injury .  Remove the hex screw , flat washer , lock washer , and wing nut from the grass deflector .�  Press the grass deflector onto the bott[...]

  • Page 11

    11 OPERA TION ST ARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 5 - 7. TO ST ART A COLD ENGINE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine starts and runs.  Lay the trimmer on a flat, bare surface.  PRIME - Press the primer bulb 7 times.  SET the start lever to the ST ART position.  PULL the rope until the engine starts.  W ait 6-10 secon[...]

  • Page 12

    12 DANGEROUS CUTTING AREA Fig. 9 BEST CUTTING AREA Fig. 10 LINE TRIMMING CUT -OFF BLADE DIRECTION OF ROT A TION ADV ANCING TRIMMER CUTTING LINE String advance is controlled by tapping the string head on grass while running engine at full throttle.  Run engine at full throttle.  T ap the spool retainer on gr ound to advance string. The string [...]

  • Page 13

    13 WARNING: Always hold the string trimmer away from the body keep- ing clearance between the body and the product. Any con ta ct wit h th e ho us in g or stri ng tri mm er cut ti ng head can result in burns and/or other serious personal injury . TRIMMER CUTTING TIPS See Figures 9 -10.  Avoid hot surfaces by always keeping the tool away fr om yo[...]

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    14 OPERA TION WARNING: When servicing, use only identical r eplacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during tool operation. If operation is dusty , also wear a dust mask. WARNING: Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine[...]

  • Page 15

    15 MAINTENANCE Fig. 14 SPOOL RET AINER Fig. 15 SPRING SLOTS STRING HEAD EYELETS SHAFT SPOOL REPLACEMENT (NEW PREWOUND SPOOL) See Figures 14 - 15. If replacing string only , refer to String Replacement later in this manual. Use only monofilament string. For best performance, use original manufacturer’ s replacement string. String Diameter: .080 in[...]

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    16 STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 16 - 18. Use only monofilament string. For best performance, use original manufacturer’ s replacement string. String Diameter: .080 in. (2.0 mm)  Stop the engine; disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool r etainer .  T ur n the spool retainer counter clockwise.  Remove t[...]

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    17 MAINTENANCE C L E A N I N G T H E E X H A U S T P O R T A N D MUFFLER Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount of oil used, and/or your operating conditions, the exhaust port, muffler , and/or spark arrestor screen may become blocked with carbon deposits. If you notice a power loss with your gas powered tool, you may need to remov[...]

  • Page 18

    18 MAINTENANCE EDGER BLADE REPLACEMENT See Figures 21 - 24. Replace blades that are damaged or worn. Stop the engine and r emove the spark plug wir e or discon- nect from the power supply . Always make sure the blade is correctly installed and se- curely fastened befor e each use.  Align the slot in the upper flange washer and gear case with the[...]

  • Page 19

    19 MAINTENANCE DEBRIS FLAP REPLACEMENT See Figure 25. Replace the debris flap if it is worn.  Using a 10 mm wrench or socket, remove the retaining nuts, washers, and debris flap.  Install the new debris flap. This r eplacement part is avail- able from the place of purchase, or by calling 1-800-242- 4672.  Replace retaining nuts and washers[...]

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    20 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOL VE THE PROBLEM, CONT ACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. TROUBLESHOOTING 1 . Ch e c k s p a r k . Re m ov e s pa r k pl u g . Re a t t ac h the spar k plug cap an d lay spa rk plug on meta l cylin der . Pull the r ope and watch for spa rk at spa rk plu g t ip. I f there i s no s par k[...]

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    21 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOL VE THE PROBLEM, CONT ACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. TROUBLESHOOTING 1 . Clea n t hrea ds and lubri cate with grea se - i f no imp rovemen t, rep lac e the spo ol ret aine r . 1 . Cu t ta l l g r a s s fr o m th e to p d ow n t o p re ve n t wra pping. 2. Op er ate tri mme r at fu[...]

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    22 W ARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY ST A TEMENT T echtronic Industries North America, Inc., warrants to the original retail purchaser that this RYOBI ® brand outdoor product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at T echtronic Industries North America, Inc.’ s, discretion, any defective product free of char g[...]

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    23 W ARRANTY TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NOR TH AMERICA, INC., LIMITED W ARRANTY FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS NON-ROAD AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES The U.S. Envir onmental Pr otection Agency (EP A), the Califor nia Air Resources Board (CARB), and T echtronic Industries North America, Inc., are pleased to explain the Emission Control Syst[...]

  • Page 24

    983000-903 11-9-05 (REV :00) TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NOR TH AMERICA, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Phone 1-800-860-4050 www .ryobitools.com • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for r epair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Authorized Service Center . Be sur e to provide all pertine[...]