OPERATOR'S MANUAL 30cc String Trimmers and Brushcutters SS30 RY30542 / RY30943 _x_ Bc3o N130562 Your new trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. using this product. Thank you for your purchase. / RY30963 ease of operation, and .
[] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 2 GeneralSafetyRules............................................................................................................................................ 3 SpecificSafetyRules..................................................................................................................................
,_ [] Do not touch area around the muffler or cylinder of the unit, these parts get hot from operation. WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. READ ALL iNSTRUCTiONS [] For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using this product. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can result in serious personal injury.
SPECiFiC USE SAFETY RULES FOR TRIMMER [] Replace string head if cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way. Be sure the string head or blade is properly installed and securely fastened. Failure to do so can cause serious injury. [] Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors, and handles are properly and securely attached. [] Use only the manufacturer's replacement string in the cutting head. Do not use any other cutting attachment.
Someof the followingsymbolsmaybe usedonthis product.Pleasestudythemandlearntheirmeaningfor safe operationofthisproduct. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION A Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety. Read the Operator's Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual before using this product. Wear Eye and Hearing Protection Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 as well as hearing protection when operating this equipment.
Thefollowingsignalwordsandmeanings areintendedto explainthe levelsofriskassociated withthisproduct. 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 death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Weight - (without fuel) CS30 .................................................................................................................................................................. 10.7 Ibs. SS30 .................................................................................................................................................................. 12.1 Ibs. BC30 ..................................................................................................
SS30 STARTERGRIP ANDROPE REAR PRIMER BULB COUPLER THROTTLE TRIGGER DRiVESHAET HOUSING FRONT HANDLE KNOB STRAIGHTSHAFT GRASSDEFLECTOR Fig.
KNOW YOUR STRING See Figures la- TRIMMER GRASS DEFLECTOR lc. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator's manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. ERGONOM(C The trimmer includes a grass deflector that helps protect you from flying debris.
iNSTALLiNG ATTACHMENT THE POWER HEAD TO THE POWERHEAD SHAFT See Figure 2. ,_ GUIDE RECESS WARNING: | Never install, remove, or adjust any attachment while | power head is running.. Failure to stop the engine can COUPLER BUTTON cause serious personal injury. The attachment connects to the power head by means of a coupler device. [] Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft and remove the end cap from the attachment. [] Push in the button located on the attachment shaft.
ATTACHING SS30 THE FRONT HANDLE - 0S30 AND FRONTHANDLE See Figure 4. [] Remove 2 wing nuts, 2 bolts, and clamp from the front handle. % [] Install the front handle onto the top side of the drive shaft housing and move it to a comfortable position. [] Place the bolt through the front handle. NOTE: The hex bolt head fits insidethe hex recess molded into one side of the handle. [] Reinstall the clamp, bolts, and wing nuts. BOLT [] Tighten wing nut securely.
ATTACHING ,_ THE GRASS DEFLECTOR HE× SCREW WARNING: 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. TO ATTACH DEFLECTOR THE CURVED - CS30 SHAFT BRACKET \ GRASS See Figure 6. [] Remove hex screw, flat washer, lock washer, and wing nut from grass deflector. [] Press the grass deflector onto the bottom of the curved shaft as shown.
ATTACHING BC30 THE SHOULDER HARNESS LATCH See Figure 9. [] Connect the latch on the shoulder harness to the strap hanger. [] Adjust the strap to a comfortable position. CONVERTING FROM BRUSHCUTTER STRING TRIMMER - BC30 TO To convert from the brushcutter to the string trimmer, remove the blade and brushcutter guard, attach the straight shaft grass deflector and install the string head. REMOVING THE TRI-ARC BRUSHCUTTER GUARD ® BLADE Fig. 9 AND See Figures 10 - 1 1.
REMOVING DEFLECTOR THE STRAIGHT SHAFT AND STRING HEAD GRASS FLANGED WASHER See Figures 10- 13. [] Align the slot in the flanged washer with the slot in the gear head. [] Place the gear head locking tool through the slot in the flanged washer and gear head. [] Remove the string head assembly by turning clockwise. STRINGREAD ASSEMBLY [] Remove the flanged washer and retain it for the blade installation. [] Remove the wing screw securing the grass deflector. [] Remove the grass deflector.
FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER ,_ FUEL MIXTURE | To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit with This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. Pre-mix unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle engine oil in a clean 1 gallon container approved for gasoline. _.! Mix a high quality 2-cycle engine oil at 2.6 oz. per gallon (US). Always operate trimmer at full throttle. Cut tall grass from the top down.
CURVEDSHAFTTRIMMER _, WARNING: Always hold the string trimmer away from the body keeping clearance between the body and the product. Any contact with the housing or string trimmer cutting head can result in burns and/or other serious personal injury. TO ADVANCE THE CUTTING DANGEROUS CUTTINGAREA DIRECTIONOF ROTATION LINE String advance is controlled by tapping the string head on grass while running engine at full throttle. [] Run engine at full throttle.
OPERATING THE BRUSHCUTTER [] Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects such as glass, rocks, concrete, fencing, wire, wood, metal, etc. See Figures 19 - 20. Hold the brushcutter with your right hand on the rear handle and the your hand on the "J" Barrier Handle. Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation. Brushcutter should be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height. Maintain your grip and balance on both feet.
STARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 21 - 23. PRI_ER BULB TO START A COLD ENGINE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine starts and runs. [] Lay the trimmer on a flat, bare surface. [] PR(ME - Press the primer bulb 7 times. [] SET the start lever to the START position. [] PULL the rope until the engine starts. [] Wait 6-10 seconds, then squeeze the trigger to run. NOTE: Squeezing the throttle trigger releases the start lever to the RUN position.
IA wAo.,.o: 1 | When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. | | Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause | IAw oo,°o: SPOOL RETAINE_ ! | Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side | | shields during tool operation. If operation is dusty, also | wear a dust mask. _lL Fig.
STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 26 - 28. [] Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the string head and turn the spool retainer clockwise to remove. SPOOL [] Remove the spool from the string head. NOTE: Keep the spring attached to the spool. Remove any old string remaining on the spool. [] Cut one piece of trimmer line 18 ft. long. [] Find the middle ofthe string section. Loop the string around the hook in the center of the spool.
REPLACING AND CLEANING AiR FILTER AIR FILTERCOVER See Figures 29 - 30. For proper performance and long life, keep air filter clean. [] Remove the air filter cover by pushing down on the latch with your thumb while gently pulling on the cover. [] Remove the air filter and clean it in warm soapy water. Rinse and let dry completely. [] Reinstall the air filter.
iF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED PROBLEM Engine will not start POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 1. Check spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach the spark plug cap and lay spark plug on metal cylinder. Pull the rope and watch for spark at spark plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat test with a new spark plug. 2. Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does not fill, primary fuel delivery system is blocked. Contact a service dealer.
iF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Spool retainer hard to turn 1. Screw threads damaged, Grass wraps around driveshaft housing and stringhead 1. Cutting tall grass at ground level, 2. Operating trimmer at part throttle. THiS PRODUCT WAS MANUFACTURED are dirty or 1. Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no improvement, replace the spool retainer. 1. Cut tall grass from the top down to prevent wrapping. 2.
LiMiTED WARRANTY STATEMENT A. Tune-ups - Spark Plugs, Carburetor, Carburetor Adjustments, Ignition, Filters Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., warrants to the original retail purchaser that this RYOBI,; brand outdoor product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at Techtronic Industries North America, Inc.'s, discretion, any defective product free of charge within these time periods from the date of purchase. B.
THE FOLLOWING CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB} STATEMENT ONLY APPLIES TO MODEL NUMBERS REQUIRED TO MEET THE CARB REQUIREMENTS. TECHTRONIC iNDUSTRiES NORTH AMERICA, iNC., LiMiTED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR FEDERAL AND CALiFORNiA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS NON=ROADAND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLiGATiONS The U,S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Techtronic Industries North America, Inc.
OP R'S MANUAL 30cc String Trimmers and Brushcutters CS30 -- RY30522 / RY30923 SS30 -- RY30542 / RY30943 BC30 -- RY30562 / RY30963 ,_ WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. CALIFORNIA PROPOSiTiON known to the State of California 65 • PARTS AND SERVICE Prior to requesting service or purchasing replacement and serial number from the product data plate.
