Ryobi PLT3043E, RY70103A manual

OPERA T OR'S MANUAL String T rimmer PL T3043E R Y70103 Y our new trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability , ease of operation, and operat or safety . Properly cared for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. Thank you for buying a Ryobi trimmer . SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTU[...]

2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Safety ......................................................................................................................... ............................................ 2 - 3 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Symbols .....................................................................................................[...]

3 SAFETY ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving parts. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 15 m (50 ft.) away. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. ■ ■ ■ ?[...]

4 SYMBOLS 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 safer. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Symbol Indicates danger, warning or caution. It means attention!!! Your safety is involved. Read Your[...]

5 The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYM[...]

6 FEA TURES Fig. 1 ST ARTER GRIP ENGINE HOUSING THROTTLE TRIGGER FRONT HANDLE GRASS DEFLECTOR CUTTING LINE IGNITION SWITCH THROTTLE INTERLOCK SHAFT UNP ACKING INSTRUCTIONS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Carefully remove the product from the carton. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Inspect the product to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. ■ ■ ■[...]

7 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: GRASS DEFLECTOR See Figure 2. 1. Remove wing nut, flat washer, lock washer, and bolt from the Owner’s Kit. 2. Place grass deflector over shaft and bracket. 3. Install bolt through the slots in the tabs on grass deflector and bracket on driveshaft housing. 4. Install flat washer, lock washer and wing nut. 5. Tighten Secure[...]

8 Fig. 4 BENT END OF MUFFLER GUARD OPENING IN REAR HOUSING MUFFLER GUARD ASSEMBLY See Figure 4. 1. Remove muffler guard and two screws from the owner's kit. 2. Attach the muffler guard to the rear housing. NOTE: Make sure the bent end of the muffler guard fits securely into the opening of the rear housing. 3. Using the torx wrench supplied, in[...]

9 FILLING THE TANK 1. Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination. 2. Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel from escaping around the cap. 3. Carefully pour fuel mixture into the tank. Avoid spillage. 4. Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the gasket. 5. Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten. W[...]

10 OPERA TION BEST CUTTING AREA DANGEROUS CUTTING AREA Fig. 6 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 [...]

11 OPERA TION 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 [...]

12 ■ You may make adjustments and repairs described here. For other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by an authorized 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 muffler. ■ Make sure all guards, straps, deflec[...]

13 STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 12, 13, 14 and 15. 1. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer. Turn counterclockwise. 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, each b[...]

14 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, check valve may be faulty or filter clogged. Replace fuel cap if required. SPARK PLUG This engine uses a Champion RCJ-6Y with 0,63 mm (.025 in.) electrode gap. Use an[...]

15 PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM POS POS POS POS POS SIBLE CA SIBLE CA SIBLE CA SIBLE CA SIBLE CA USE USE USE USE USE SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOL VE THE PROBLEM CONT ACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Check spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach the spark plug cap and lay spar[...]

16 TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Cut tall grass from the top down. 2. Operate trimmer at full throttle. Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no improve- ment, replace spool retainer. 1. Operate trimmer at full throttle. 2. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle oil mix. 3. Clean per instruction in Maintenance Section. 4. Turn “ H ” needle clockwis[...]

17 SOUND POWER/PRESSURE & HANDLE VIBRATION CHART FOR STRING 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-weighte[...]

983000-201 1-03 OPERA T OR'S MANUAL String T rimmer PL T3043E R Y70103 Ryobi T echnologies GmbH Itterpark 7 D-40724 Hilden Germany T el.: +49 (0)2103 / 29 58 0 Fax : +49 (0)2103 / 29 58 29 info@ryobi-rtg.de Ryobi T echnologies Customer Services Anvil House T uns Lane Henley-on-Thames RG9 1SA UK Ryobi T echnologies BP 50012 - 95945 Roissy CDG C[...]