Ryobi 227RD manual

101 89 79-26 225R/RD 227R/RD 232R/RD 235R Operator's Manual Read through the Operator‘s Manual carefully and understand the content before using the machine.[...]

2 – English Symbols SYMBOL EXPLANA TION W ARNING! Clearing saws, brushcutters and trimmers can be dangerous! Careless or incorrect use can r esult in serious or fatal injury to the operator or others. Read through the O perator‘ s Manual carefully and understand the content before using the machine. • Use anti-slip and stable boots. • Alway[...]

English – 3 CONTENTS List of contents SYMBOL EXPLANA TION Symbols ............................................................................... 2 CONTENTS List of contents .................................................................... 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS P ersonal pr otective equipment ............................................. 4 The[...]

4 – English The machine‘s safety equipment This section describes the machine‘ s safety equipment, its function and how checks and maintenance ar e carried out to ensure that it operates correctly . (See the chapter “ What is what“ to locate where this equipment is positioned on your machine.) Personal protective equipment SAFETY INSTR UC[...]

English – 5 2. Stop switch The stop switch should be used to stop the engine. 3. Cutting attachment guard This guard is intended to prevent objects from being thrown to wards the operator and to protect the operator from unintentionel contact with the cutting attachment. 4. Anti-vibration system Y our machine is equipped with an anti-vibration sy[...]

6 – English SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS 6. Muffler The muffler is designed to give the lowest possible noise level and to dir ect the engine‘ s exhaust fumes away from the operator . Muffler fitted with catalytic converter is also designed to reduce harmful exhaust components. In countries that have a warm and dry climate the risk of fire is obvious. [...]

English – 7 SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS 1. Throttle trigger lock • Check that the throttle is locked in the “idling position“ when the throttle trigger lock is in its original position. • Press in the throttle trigger lock and make sure it returns to its original position when released. • Ensure that the throttle and throttle trigger lock move[...]

8 – English SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS 3. Cutting attachment guard • Check that the guard is undamaged and not cracked. • Replace the guard if it has been exposed to impact or is cracked. • Always use the prescribed blade an guard combination, see chapter "Technical data" . 5. Muffler 1. Never use a machine that has a defective muffler.[...]

English – 9 7. Quick-release • Check that the harness straps are correctly positioned. When the harness and machine are adjusted, check the harness‘ safety release catch to ensure it works correctly. SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS 6. Cutting equipment This section describes how through corr ect maintenance and through using the right type of cutting eq[...]

10 – English SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Cutting equipment Sharpening the grass blade • See the cutting equipment’s packaging for correct filing instructions. • The blades are sharpened using a single cut flat file. • Sharpen all edges equally to maintain the balance of the blade. Trimmer head • Only use a trimmer head and trimmer cord that is[...]

English – 11 SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS General safety instructions IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION • The machine is only designed for trimming grass, brush cutting and/or forestry clearing. • The only accessories to be used with the engine unit as a drive source are the cutting units we recommend in the chapter “T echnical data“ . • Never use the ma[...]

12 – English General working instructions SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS 4. Take great care when cutting a tree that is subject to tension. A tree that is under tension can spring back to its original position both before and after being cut. Incorrect positioning on your behalf or when positioning the cut can result in the tree hitting you or the machine [...]

English – 13 SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Adjusting the harness and clearing saw Designations • Forestry clearing is a general term for cutting small trees where each stem is cut individually. A saw blade is used. • Brush cutting is a general term for clearing grass. Grass blades are used for this purpose. • Grass trimming is a general term for lig[...]

14 – English SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Clearing‘s ABC A. Always use the correct equipment. B. Always have well adjusted equipment. C. Follow the safety instructions. D. Organise the work well. E. Always use full throttle when applying the blade. F. Always use a sharp blade. G. Avoid stones. H. Guide the direction of fall (use the wind). ! W ARNING! [...]

English – 15 SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS • Large stems must be cut from two sides. Determine in which direction the stem should fall. First apply the saw to the felling side. Then cut from the other side to fell the stem. The feed pressure should be applied with regard to the size of the stem‘s hardness. Small stems require more pressure, while larg[...]

16 – English SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS Grass clearing using the trimmer head • Hold the trimmer head just above the ground at an angle. It is the end of the cord that carries out the work. Let the cord work at its own pace. Do not press the cord into the area to be cut. • The cord can easily remove grass and weeds up against walls, fences, trees a[...]

English – 17 WHA T IS WHA T? What is what on the brushcutter? 1. Blade 2. Gr ease filler cap 3. Angle gear 4. Blade guard 5. Shaft 6. Handlebars 7. Throttle 8. Stop switch 9. Throttle trigger lock 10. S uspension for clearing saw 11. C ylinder cov er 12. S tarter handle 13. F uel tank 14. Choke 15. Air purge 16. Air filter co ver 17. Clutch co ve[...]

18 – English Assembling the handlebars (225R/RD, 227R/RD, 232R/RD) ASSEMBL Y Assembling the handlebars (235R) • Remove the screw at the rear of the throttle handle. • Slide on the throttle handle on the right-hand side of the handlebars, (see the diagram). • Align the hole in the throttle handle for the fixing screw with the hole on the han[...]

English – 19 ASSEMBL Y Assembly of the blade and trimmer head Assembling the blade guard and clearing blade •Fasten the bracket(H) using the four screws (I). • The guard (A) is fitted using 4 screws (L) as set out in the diagram. NOTE! Use the recommended blade guard. • Fit the drive disc (B) on the output axle. • Turn the blade axle unti[...]

20 – English ASSEMBL Y Assembling the spray guard and trimmer head T rimmy SII (235R) • Fit the guard (A) intended for use with the trimmer head. Secure using four bolts (L) and the support plate (M) as shown in the diagram. • Fit the driver plate (B) on the drive shaft. • Rotate the drive shaft so that one of the holes in the driver plate [...]

English – 21 ASSEMBL Y Adjusting the harness and clearing saw Assembling and dismantling the two-part shaft (225RD, 227RD, 232RD) Quick release On the front is an easily accessible, quick release catch. U se this if the engine should catch fire or in any other emergency situation when you quickly need to take off the harness and machine. Even loa[...]

22 – English FUEL HANDLING • Clean around the fuel cap. Contamination in the tank can disrupt operations. • Ensure that the fuel is well mixed by shaking the container before filling the tank. 5 10 15 20 2% (1:50) 0,10 0,20 0,30 0,40 3% (1:33) 0,15 0,30 0,45 0,60 Gasolin Benzin Essence Gasolina Lit. Oil • Öl Huile • Aceite Lit. 1 2 1/2 5[...]

English – 23 ST AR T AND ST OP Control before starting F or reasons of safety follo w these recommendations! • Check the blade to ensure that no cracks have formed at the bottom of the teeth or by the centre hole. The most common reason why cracks are formed is that sharp corners have been formed at the bottom of the teeth while sharpening or t[...]

24 – English MAINTENANCE Carburettor Y our H usqvarna pr oduct has been designed and manufactured to specifications that r educe harmful emissions. After your unit has been run 8-10 tanks of fuel the engine has broken in. T o ensure that y our unit is at peak performance and producing the least amount of harmful emissions after br eak in, have yo[...]

English – 25 Correctly adjusted carburettor A correctly adjusted carbur ettor means that the machine accelerates without hesitation and the machine 4-cycles a little at max speed. Furthermor e, the cutting attachment must not rotate/mo ve at idling. A too lean adjusted low speed needle L may cause starting difficulties and bad acceleration. A too[...]

26 – English MAINTENANCE Cooling system T o maintain as low opera- ting temperature as possible the engine is equipped with a cooling system. The cooling system consists of: 1. An air intake on the starter unit. 2. Cooling fins on the flywheel. 3. Cooling fins on the cylinder 4. Cylinder cover (leads cold air onto the cylinder). Clean the cooling[...]

English – 27 MAINTENANCE Spark plug The condition of the spark plug is affected by: • An incorrect carburettor setting. • An incorrect fuel mixture (too much or faulty oil). • A dirty air filter. These factors cause deposits on the spark plug electrode that may result in malfunction or starting difficulties. If the machine is low on po wer [...]

28 – English MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule Below follo ws some general maintenance instructions. If you need further information please contact your service workshop. Daily maintenance 1. Clean the outside of the machine. 2. Make sure the harness is not damaged. 3. Make sure the throttle trigger lock and the throttle function correctly from a [...]

English – 29 MAINTENANCE Monthly maintenance 1. Clean the fuel tank. 2. Clean the carburettor and the area surrounding it. 3. Clean the fan and the area around it. 4. Check the fuel filter and the fuel pipe, replace if necessary. 5. Check all cables and connections. 6. Check the clutch, clutch springs and the clutch drum with regard to wear. Repl[...]

30 – English TECHNICAL D A T A T echnical data Engine Cylinder capacity , cm 3 Cylinder bor e, mm S troke length, mm I dling speed, rpm Recommended max. speed, rpm S peed of output axle, rpm Max. engine output, acc. to ISO 8893 Catalytic converter muffler S peed-regulated ignition system Ignition system Manufactur er/type of ignition system S par[...]

English – 31 TECHNICAL D A T A T echnical data Engine C ylinder capacity , cm 3 C ylinder bore, mm S troke length, mm I dling speed, rpm Recommended max. speed, rpm S peed of output axle, rpm Max. engine output, acc. to ISO 8893 Catalytic converter muffler S peed-regulated ignition system Ignition system Manufactur er/type of ignition system S pa[...]

32 – English TECHNICAL D A T A Approved accessories 225R/RD, 225R/RD Centre hole in blades Ø 20 mm Threaded blade axle M10 G rass blade Saw blade Plastic knifes T rimmer head Edger (RD) Support cup Cutting attachment guard Art No. 503 74 40-01 503 74 40-01 503 74 40-01 503 77 39-01 503 74 50-01 503 74 50-04 503 74 50-04 503 74 50-04 503 74 50-04[...]

EU declaration of conformity (Only applies to Europe) (Directive 89/392/EEC, Annex II, A) We, Husqvarna AB, S-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46 36-146500, declare under sole responsibility that the clearing saws Husqvarna 225R/RD/RJ, 227R/RD, 232R/RD and 235R from 1997’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the[...]

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