OPERATOR'S MANUAL
THANKYOU I, Caiitamia Emission Regulations Thank you for purchasing this qualily product. This modern ootdeer power tool is designedto provide many hours of useful service, You wllI find it to be a great labor-saving device. !1. Safety Warnings .................. A. Safety and InternatJonaI Symbols ........ 3 4-7 ... 6-7 II1. Assembly Instructions ................ A, Installing D-Handle ............... B./kdluetin<_5 D-Handle ............... C. Installing String Guard ............
Theengine of your lawn and garden care product meets the 1995-1998 California emissions regulations. These units are identified by the iabel on the engine of your product. A typical identification label is shown. To ensure that your unit continues to meet these regulations, refer to the following information and instructions in this operator's manual. RYOBI® California Proposition 65 Warning: IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION ENGINE DISPLACEMENT:31cc ENGINE FAMILY: SN4031UB24RA;EM THISENGINECONFORMSTOU.S.
THE PURPOSE OF SAFETY SYMBOLS IS TO ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE DANGERS. THE SAFETY SYMBOLS, AND THE EXPLANATIONS WITH THEM, DESERVE YOUR CAREFUL A'i3"ENT_ONAND UNBERSTAN_NG. THE SAFETY WARNINGS DO NOT BY THEMSELVES ELIMINATE ANY BANGER. THE INSTRUCTIONS OR WARNINGS THEY GIVE ARE NOT SUBSTITUTES FOR PROPER ACCLDBNT PREVENTION MEASURES. SYMBOL _ll * IMPORTANT _lb warning canFailure WARNING: result in to serious obey a personal safety injuryto yourself or to others.
• • Do not wear loose fitting clothing or articies such as scarves, strings, chains, ties, etc. because they could get drawn into the air intake. Also make sure long hair does not get drawn into the air intake. Long hair must be pulled back and secured off shouldersand neck, The stringguard must be in place at all times whiIe operating the unit. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WITHOUT THE GUARD IN PLACE.
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and piotographs that may appear on this product, Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and ma'm'_enance and repair _r_ormation, MEANING SYMBOL ! SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicatesdanger,warning,or caution.Maybe usedin conjunctionwithothersymbolsor pictographs.
SYMBOL MEANING THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY WARNING:Do notoperateunitwithoutstringguardin place, Keepaway fromrotatingstringhead. IGNITION SWITCH ON / START/ RUN O • IGNITION SWITCH OFF OR STOP =! " HOT SURFACE WARNING Do not touch a hot muffler or cylinder, You may get burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation and remain hot for a short time after the unit is turned off. i • SHARP BLADE WARNING: Sharp blade on string guard.
INSTALLING THE D-HANDLE 1. Push the D-handle down over the boom (Fig. 1). 1. Place the string guard onto the boom above the clamp assembly, so that the guard Is In front of the string head (Fig. 3). 2. Install the bolt, washer and wing nut and tighten. Grip String Guard J Assembly Washer Fig. 3 Rg. 1 ADJUSTING THE D-HANDLE 1. Loosen the wing nut. It is not necessary to remove the wing nut, washer and bolt. 2. Rotate the D-handle so the grip is above the top of the boom. 2.
NOTE: Alcohol-blended rue{ absorbs moisture (water). As little as 1% moisture {n the fuel can cause fuel and oil to separate and form acids when stored. If alcoholblended fuel must be used, use fresh fuel (less than 60 days old), and mix according to the mixing instructions.
(_1_ clutch unit. At idle the trimming AUTION: This line co_InueS to model rotate.is a non- 1. MIX OIL WITH GAS AND FILL FUEL TANK WITH FUEL/OIL MIXTURE per Instructions on page 9. 2. Put the IGNITION SWITCH IN THE "ON" POSITION (Fig. 6). 3. FULLY PRESS AND RELEASE THE PRIMER BULB 8 TO 7 TIMES, FUEL SHOULD BE VISIBLE IN THE BULB (Fig. 7). 4, PLACE THE CHOKE LEVER IN THE FULL uCHOKE" POSITION (A) (F_. 8), 5.
ADJUSTING TRIMMING LINE LENGTH Your trimmer is equipped with a bump head that allows the operator to release more trimming line without stopping the engine; To release additional line, lightly tap the trimming head on the ground (Fig, 10) while operating the trimmer at high speed, NOTE: Always keep the trimming line fully extended. Line release becomes mote difficult as cutting line becomes shorter, For best results, tap the head on bare ground or hard soil.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE These required maintenance procedures should be performed at the frequency stated in the table. They should also be included as part of any seasonal tune-up. I_ or repairswith unit running.Always performmaintenanceand repairson a cool unit. Disconnectspark plug wireto ARNING: Never performmaintenance make sure the unit will not starL FREQUENCY MAINTENANCE Daily or Before Starting Engine Fill fuel tank with correct oil and fuel fixture.
4. Check the indexingteeth on the inner reel and outer spOOl for wear (Fig. 15). If necessary, remove burrs or replace the reel and spool Inner Reel Fig, 17 Fig,15 Fig. 18 Reinstalling the Reel Inner Reel Fig. 16 1. Insert the ends of the line through the eyelets inthe outer spool, and insert the innerreel and spring into the outer spool (Fig, 19), 2. Grasp the line ends and pull firmly to release the them from the holding slots in the inner reel. W_nding the ExisUng Reel 1.
NR FILTER MAINTENANCE CLEAN AND RE-OIL THE AIR FILTER EVERY 10 HOURS OF OPERATION. Yourunit's air filter is one of the most important areas to maintain. If It is not maintained,you willvoid the warranty. Before cleaning,make sure the unitis turned off, 4, Apply enough clean SAE 30 oiI to lightlycoat the filter (Fig. 23). NOTE: The choke lever must be In thefull "CHOKE" position(A) (Fig.20) to remove and install the air filter cover. 1.
the carburetor. The resulting symptoms are often mistaken for an out-of-adjustment carburetor. Therefore, check the condition of the air filter before adjusting the carburetor. Refer to Air Rlter Maintenance. Walbre Carburetor Throttle Then turn the screw in, clockwise, until it just begins to move the throttlelever; then continue turning 2 full toms, b, For Zama carburetors: Back the idle speed screw (Fig. 26) out, counterclockwise, until it does not contact the throftle lever.
REPLACING THESPARK PLUG Use e Champion RDJ7Y spark plug (or equivalent)+ Correct air gap is 0_020 In (0,5 mm), Remove plug after every 50 hours of operation and check Its condition. 1+ Stop the engine and allow it to cool+Pull the wire off of the spark plug. Muffler Mounting Bolts _ Exhaust 2. Clean around the spark plug and remove it from the cylinder heed. Use a 5/8" socket to remove the plug. Port Fig. 28 CAUTION: Replace a cracked, or difty spark plug.
CLEANING _1 WARNING: To avoid serious personal I injury, always turn your trimmer off I and allow it to cool before you clean or perform any maintenance on it. Use a small brushto clsenoffthe outside of the unit. DOnot use strong detergents on plastic housing or handle. They canbe damaged by household cleaners that contain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon, and by solvents such as kerosene. Wipe off any moisture with a soft cloth.
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CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The Cuitfomla Air Resources Board, and Ryobi Outdoor Produats {ROP). is pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1995 and later lawn and garden equipment engine, in California, new lawn and garden equipment engines must he designed, built and equipped to meat the State's atrtsgeat anti-smog standards.
LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY BYOBI OUTDOOR PRODUCT8 warrants each new RYOSt Product for two (2) years aesording to the toliowing terms. This warranty extends to the edginst rstall purchaser only and commences on the date of original rstall purchase.
