Ryobi PBC3046E manual

OPERA T OR’S MANU AL T rimmer / Brushcutter PBC3046E R Y70105A Y our new trimmer has been engineered and manuf actured to Ryobi’ s high standard for dependability , ease of oper ation and operato r saf ety . Properly cared for , it will giv e you y ears of r ugged, trouble-free perf or mance. Thank you f or buying a Ry obi tr immer . WARNING: T[...]

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3 SAFETY ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel leaks etc. Replace any damaged parts before use. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ The string head or blade will rotate during carburettor adjustments. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ It has been reported that vibrations from hand-held tools may contribute to a condition called Raynaud?[...]

4 Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Symbol Indicates danger, warning or caution. It means attention!!! Your safety is involved. Read Your O[...]

5 SYMBOLS TECHNICAL DATA Weight Without fuel and cutting attachm ent ...................................................................................... ................. 6.3 Kg With blade ..................................................................................................................... ..................... 6.62 Kg With strin[...]

6 FEATURES Fig. 1 THROTTLE TRIGGER STARTER GRIP ENGINE HOUSING FRONT HANDLE IGNITION SWITCH TRI-ARC BLADE BLADE GUARD SHAFT STRAP HANGER SHOULDER STRAP GEAR HEAD COUPLER KNOB GRASS DEFLECTOR CUTTING LINE LINE CUT- OFF BLADE THROTTLE INTERLOCK UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Carefully remove the product from the carton. ■ ■ ■ ■ ?[...]

7 ATTACHING THE POWER HEAD TO THE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT See Figure 2. ASSEMBLY REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE POWER HEAD For removing or changing the attachment: 1 . Loosen the knob. 2 . Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and separate ends. ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER See Figure 3. There are two ways to hang your attachment for stora[...]

8 ATTACHING THE HANDLE See Figure 4. A barrier handle should be used for ensuring the best control and maximising operator safety. 1 . Place the handle base and the bracket on the shaft housing below the spacer. 2 . Install the two handle base screws and nuts, but do not tighten completely. 3 . Place the front handle grip onto the handle base and i[...]

9 Fig. 6 SCREWS SILENCER GUARD REAR HOUSING BENT END OF SILENCER GUARD OPENING IN REAR HOUSING SILENCER GUARD See Figure 6. 1 . Remove silencer guard and two screws from the owner’s kit. 2 . Attach the silencer guard to the rear housing. NOTE: Make sure the bent end of the silencer guard fits securely into the opening of the rear housing. 3 . Usi[...]

10 ASSEMBLY BLADE GUARD See Figure 8. 1 . Attach the blade guard to the mounting bracket; install the four screws (10-24 x 3/4 in) from the top of the mount- ing bracket through the blade guard and into the threaded mounting plates. 2 . Using the torque wrench supplied, tighten all four screws securely. NOTE: When using the string head, the string [...]

11 ASSEMBLY BLADE GUARD BLADE CUPPED WASHER BLADE NUT HOLDING PIN Fig. 10 SPANNER (13 mm) UPPER FLANGE WASHER INSTALLING THE BLADE See Figure 10. 1 . Place the upper flange washer over the gear shaft with the hollow side towards the blade guard. 2 . Centre the blade on the upper flange, making sure the blade sits flat. Install the cupped washer wit[...]

12 FUEL AND REFUELLING HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 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 let petrol or oil come in contact with your skin. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Keep petrol and oil awa[...]

13 OPERATION ADVANCING THE STRING ADVANCING STRING USING THE EZ LINE™ TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM String advance is controlled by tapping string head on grass while running engine at full throttle. 1 . Run engine at full throttle. 2 . Tap string head on ground to advance string. String advances each time the head is tapped. 3 . Several taps may be require[...]

14 OPERATION W ARNING Extreme care must be taken when using blades to insure safe operation. Read the safety information for safe operation using the blade. Refer to “Specific Safety Rules for Brushcutter and Blade Use” earlier in this manual. ■ Always hold brushcutter with both hands when operating. Use a firm grip on both handles. ■ Maint[...]

15 W ARNING Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorly ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill. TO START A COLD ENGINE: 1 Lay trimmer on a flat, bare surface. 2 Push primer bulb 8 to 10 times. NOTE: Do not squeeze the throttle trigger before engine starts. Squeezing the throttle trigger at this time will prevent the unit from[...]

16 ■ You may make adjustments and repairs described here. For other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by an authorised service dealer. ■ Consequences of improper maintenance may include excess carbon deposits resulting in loss of performance and discharge of black oily residue dripping from the silencer. ■ Make sure all guards, straps, defle[...]

17 MAINTENANCE STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 20 and 21. 1 . Stop the engine, disconnect the sparking plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool re- tainer. Turn clockwise. 2 . Remove the spool from the string head. NOTE: Keep the spring attached to the spool. Remove any old string remaining on the spool. 3 . Cut two pieces of string, ea[...]

18 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND SILENCER Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount of oil used, and/or your operating conditions, the exhaust port and silencer may become blocked with carbon deposits. If you notice a power loss with your petrol-powered tool, a qualified service technician will need to remove these deposit[...]

19 The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a check valve. A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine perfor- mance. If performance improves when the fuel cap is loosened, the check valve may be faulty or the filter clogged. Replace fuel cap if required. SPARKING PLUG This engine uses a Champion RCJ-6Y with 0.63 mm (0.025 in) electrode [...]

20 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOL VE THE PROBLEM CONT A CT Y OUR A UTHORISED SER VICE DEALER. TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Check spark. Remove sparking plug. Reattach the sparking plug cap and lay sparking plug on metal cylinder . Pull the starter rope and watch for spark at sparking plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat test [...]

21 NOTE: The carburettor adjustment needle(s) are equipped with plastic cap(s) which prevent anticlockwise rotation from the original factory adjustment. If your unit exhibits specific performance problem(s) where the Troubleshooting Section recommends an anticlockwise needle adjustment and no adjustments have been made since original purchase, the[...]

22 SOUND POWER/PRESSURE AND HANDLE VIBRATION CHART FOR TRIMMERS / BRUSHCUTTERS Information on Noise Emission per European Machine Safety Directive 98/37/EC. The individual equipment listed was operated in a manner consistent with normal working conditions. The A-weighted sound pressure level (LpA) at the operator’s ear and the A-weighted sound po[...]

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OPERA T OR’S MANU AL T rimmer / Brushcutter PBC3046E R Y70105A Ryobi Technologies GmbH Itterpark 7 D-40724 Hilden Germany Tel.: +49 (0)2103 / 29 58 0 Fax : +49 (0)2103 / 29 58 29 info@ryobi-rtg.de Ryobi Technologies Customer Services Anvil House Tuns Lane Henley-on-Thames RG9 1SA UK Ryobi Technologies BP 50012 - 95945 Roissy CDG Cedex – FRANCE [...]