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Ryobi RY41002 manual

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  • Page 1

    OPERA TOR'S MANUAL 15 in. (381 mm) String T rimmer R Y41002 Series Y our new trimmer has been engineered and manufactur ed to Ryobi’ s high standard for dependability , ease of operation and operator safety . Properly car ed for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of injury , the user m[...]

  • Page 2

    Page 2  Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................. 2  General Safety Rules ........................................................................................................... .................................[...]

  • Page 3

    Page 3 W ARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, includ- ing the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY RULES  Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects, such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or[...]

  • Page 4

    Page 4      Inspect extension cords for deterioration, cuts, or cracks in the insulation. Repair or replace the cords if any defects appear.      A nameplate on the product indicates the unit’s voltage. Never connect the product to an AC voltage that differs from this voltage. MAINTENANCE RULES      Ma[...]

  • Page 5

    Page 5 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 more safely and effectively. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety. . Ricochet Thrown objects can cause severe injury. Wear protective[...]

  • Page 6

    Page 6 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[...]

  • Page 7

    Page 7 MOTOR Motor T ype ..................................................................................................................... .................................... 120 V AC Operating RPM .................................................................................................................. ................................[...]

  • Page 8

    Page 8 Fig. 1 TOP-MOUNTED MOTOR The top-mounted motor improves balance and is located away from the dust and debris of the cutting area. CORD RETAINER The cord retainer helps prevent accidental unplugging of the extension cord. DUAL LINE The dual line permits more efficient and aggressive cutting. EZ LINE™ TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM The EZ Line™ Tap Ad[...]

  • Page 9

    Page 9 CONNECTING THE ATTACHMENT TO THE UPPER SHAFT See Figure 2. The coupler connects the attachment to the upper shaft. Follow these steps to connect the attachment to the upper shaft.  Loosen the knob by turning it counterclockwise.  Remove the end cap from the attachment shaft.  Align the button with the guide recess on the upper shaft[...]

  • Page 10

    Page 10 Fig. 4 ATTACHING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR See Figure 4. W ARNING: 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. Follow these steps to attach the grass deflector.  Slide the grass deflector onto the attachment shaft and fit it over the brack[...]

  • Page 11

    Page 11 W ARNING: The product may throw objects during operation, caus- ing injury to the operator or to bystanders. Always wear suitable eye protection, boots, gloves, and long, heavy pants while operating the product. STARTING AND STOPPING THE TRIMMER See Figure 7.  To start the trimmer : Press the trigger.  To stop the trimmer : Release th[...]

  • Page 12

    Page 12 Fig. 9 Fig. 10 RETAINING CAP RETAINING CAP LINE  The tip of the cutting line will wear during use; this reduces the cutting swath. If the line is not advanced occasionally, it will wear down to the eyelet. When the trimmer stops, the line tends to relax and may retract into the trimmer head assembly. Should this occur, unplug the trimmer[...]

  • Page 13

    Page 13 CUT OFF BLADE This trimmer is equipped with a cut-off blade on the grass deflector . For best cutting, advance string until it is trimmed to length by the cut-off blade. Advance string whenever you hear the engine running faster than normal. This will maintain best performance and keep string long enough to advance properly . CUTTING TIPS S[...]

  • Page 14

    Page 14 W ARNING: Use only identical Ryobi replacement parts when ser- vicing this product. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. CLEANING THE TRIMMER Release the trigger, allow the trimmer to coast to a stop, and unplug the trimmer before cleaning.  Clean the exterior of the trimmer with a soft, dry cloth.  Avoi[...]

  • Page 15

    Page 15  Wind the line counterclockwise around the spool fol- lowing arrows on spool. Do not overfill. NOTE: After winding the line, there should be about 6 in. (152 mm) between the wound line and the outside edge of the spool.  Secure the line temporarily by pushing it into one of the slotted tabs on the spool.  Repeat the process for the[...]

  • Page 16

    Page 16 1. Lubricate with a silicone spray. 2. Install more line (Refer to “Replacing the Cutting Line” earlier in this manual). 3. Pull lines while alternately pressing down on and releasing spool retainer. 4. Remove line from spool and rewind (Refer to “Replacing the Cutting Line” earlier in this manual). Clean threads and lubricate with [...]

  • Page 17

    Page 17 W ARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed above could result in serious personal injury . REPLACEMENT P ARTS String Head (RH Thread) .080 in. (2 mm) ......................................................................................................... DA03001A Spool & Line .080 in. (2 mm) ............................[...]

  • Page 18

    • SERVICE Now that you have pur chased your product, should a need ever exist for r epair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Authorized Service Center . Be sur to pr ovide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-860-4050 for your nearest Authorized Service Center . • MODEL NO. AND SERIAL NO. The model number of [...]