Ryobi RCT2800AD manual

2-Cycle Petr ol T rimmer OPERA TOR’S MANUAL IMPORT ANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AW A Y RCT2800AD[...]

2 INTRODUCTION Read the Operator’ s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders. W ARNING! RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION DANGER : Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions t[...]

3 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERA TING • Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit. • Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication. • Children under the age of 15 must not use the unit; teens may operate the unit with adult guidance. • Insp[...]

4 SYMBOL MEANING • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. • WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders. • [...]

5 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION APPLICA TIONS As a trimmer: • Cutting grass and light weeds • Edging • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. KNOW YOUR UNIT Petrol Cap Throttle Control D-Handle Shaft Grip Primer Bulb Choke Lever Air Filter/Muffler Cover Spark Plug Shaft Tube Starter Rope Grip Line Cutting Blade Muffler Stop Switch Cutting[...]

6 ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 2 INST ALL THE CUTTING A TT ACHMENT SHIELD Use the following instructions if the cutting attachment shield on your unit is not installed. 1. Place the cutting attachment shield onto the shaft housing. Be sure the guard mounting bracket slides into the slot on the edge of the cutting shield. Rotate the shield into place[...]

7 OIL AND PETROL INFORMA TION NOTE: Dispose of the old petrol/oil mix in accordance to Federal, State and Local regulations. CAUTION: For proper engine operation and maximum reliability , pay strict attention to the oil and petrol mixing instructions on the 2-cycle oil container . Using impr operly mixed petrol can sever ely damage the engine. W AR[...]

8 ST ARTING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Mix petrol with oil. Fill petrol tank with petrol/oil mixture. Refer to Oil and Petrol Mixing Instructions . 2. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times, slowly. Some amount of petrol should be visible in the primer bulb and petrol lines (Fig. 7). If you can’t see petrol in the bulb, press and release the bulb [...]

9 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Do not rest the Bump Head™ on the ground while the unit is running. Some line breakage will occur from: • Entanglement with foreign matter • Normal line fatigue • Attempting to cut thick, stalky weeds • Forcing the line into objects such as walls or fence posts TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESUL TS • Keep the c[...]

10 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Perform these required maintenance procedures at the frequency stated in the table. These procedures should also be a part of any seasonal tune-up. NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure about these procedures take your unit to any non-road engine repair establishment, indivi[...]

11 MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 19 Fig. 15 NOTE: SplitLine™ can only be used with the inner reel with the slotted holes. Single line can be used on either type of inner reel. Use Figure 15 to identify the inner reel you have. NOTE: Always use the correct line length when installing trimming line on the unit. The line may not release [...]

12 MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS AIR FIL TER MAINTENANCE Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover 1. Place the choke lever in Position 2. NOTE: The choke lever must be in Position 2 to remove the air filter/ muffler cover. 2. Remove the four (4) screws securing the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 21). Use a flat blade or T-20 Torx bit screwdrive[...]

13 SP ARK ARRESTOR MAINTENANCE 1. Remove air filter/muffler cover. Refer to Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover . 2. Locate muffler front and the two (2) bolts securing it to the engine (Fig. 26). Remove the two (2) bolts using a flatblade screwdriver or 5/16-inch socket or nut driver. Pull muffler off of the engine. 3. Turn muffler over to the b[...]

14 CLEANING Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the unit. Do not use strong detergents. Household cleaners that contain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon, and solvents such as kerosene, can damage plastic housing or handle. Wipe off any moisture with a soft cloth. STORAGE • Never store a fueled unit where fumes may reach an open flam[...]

15 If further assistance is requir ed, contact your authorized service dealer . CAUSE ACTION Cutting attachment bound with grass Stop the engine and clean cutting attachment Cutting attachment out of line Refill with new line Inner reel bound up Rewind /replace the inner reel Cutting head dirty Clean inner reel and outer spool Line welded Disassemb[...]

SPECIFICA TIONS ENGINE* DRIVE SHAFT and CUTTING A TT ACHMENT* *All specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. Engine Type.................................................................................................................[...]