OPERATOR’S MANUAL 30cc String Trimmers and Brushcutters SS30 RY30542 / RY30943 CS30 RY30522 / RY30923 BC30 RY30562 / RY30963 Your new trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product. Thank you for your purchase.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 � General Safety Rules ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 � Specific Safety Rules ............................................................................................................
GENERAL SAFETY RULES � Do not touch area around the muffler or cylinder of the unit, these parts get hot from operation. Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before making any adjustments or repairs except for carburetor adjustments. Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety instructions. When the unit is turned off, make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before setting the unit down. Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel leaks, etc.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TRIMMER USE Replace any blade that has been damaged. Always make sure blade is installed correctly and securely fastened before each use. Failure to do so can cause serious injury. Use only the manufacturer’s replacement Tri-Arc® blade intended for use on this brushcutter. Do not use any other blade. To install any other brand blade or cutting head to this brushcutter can result in serious personal injury.
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning for safe operation of this product. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION 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.
SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. 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.
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Weight - (without fuel) CS30 ..................................................................................................................................................................10.7 lbs. SS30 ..................................................................................................................................................................12.1 lbs. BC30 .................................................................................................
FEATURES SS30 REAR HANDLE STARTER GRIP AND ROPE TRIGGER LOCK PRIMER BULB COUPLER THROTTLE TRIGGER DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING FRONT HANDLE STRING HEAD KNOB STRAIGHT SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR Fig. 1b BC30 STARTER GRIP AND ROPE TRIGGER LOCK REAR HANDLE “J” HANDLE PRIMER BULB COUPLER THROTTLE TRIGGER DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING KNOB BLADE SHOULDER HARNESS BRUSHCUTTER GUARD Fig.
FEATURES KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMER GRASS DEFLECTOR See Figures 1a - 1c. 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. The trimmer includes a grass deflector that helps protect you from flying debris.
ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE POWER HEAD TO THE ATTACHMENT POWER HEAD SHAFT See Figure 2. COUPLER GUIDE RECESS WARNING: Never install, remove, or adjust any attachment while power head is running. Failure to stop the engine can cause serious personal injury. BUTTON 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.
ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE - CS30 AND SS30 FRONT HANDLE 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 inside the hex recess molded into one side of the handle. Reinstall the clamp, bolts, and wing nuts. Tighten wing nut securely.
ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR HEX 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. GRASS DEFLECTOR BRACKET TO ATTACH THE CURVED SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR - CS30 LOCK WASHER 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.
ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE SHOULDER HARNESS BC30 LATCH See Figure 9. Connect the latch on the shoulder harness to the strap hanger. Adjust the strap to a comfortable position. STRAP HANGER CONVERTING FROM BRUSHCUTTER TO STRING TRIMMER - BC30 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. SHOULDER HARNESS Fig. 9 REMOVING THE TRI-ARC ® BLADE AND BRUSHCUTTER GUARD See Figures 10 - 11.
ASSEMBLY REMOVING THE STRAIGHT SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR AND STRING HEAD GEAR HEAD 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. Remove the flanged washer and retain it for the blade installation. Remove the wing screw securing the grass deflector. Remove the grass deflector.
OPERATION FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER WARNING: FUEL MIXTURE 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. Recommended fuel: This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline intended for automotive use. Mix a high quality 2-cycle engine oil at 2.6 oz. per gallon (US). Do not use automotive oil or 2-cycle outboard oil.
OPERATION CURVED SHAFT TRIMMER 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. DANGEROUS CUTTING AREA DIRECTION OF ROTATION TO ADVANCE THE CUTTING LINE String advance is controlled by tapping the string head on grass while running engine at full throttle. Run engine at full throttle.
OPERATION OPERATING THE BRUSHCUTTER Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects such as glass, rocks, concrete, fencing, wire, wood, metal, etc. Never use blades near sidewalks, fencing, posts, buildings or other immovable objects. Never use a blade after hitting a hard object without first inspecting it for damage. Do not use if any damage is detected. The unit is used as a scythe, cutting from the right to the left in a broad sweeping action from side to side. Use only the Tri-Arc® blade.
OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 21 - 23. PRIMER 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. PRIME - 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.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: SPOOL RETAINER When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during tool operation. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. Fig.
MAINTENANCE 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. 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 of the string section. Loop the string around the hook in the center of the spool.
MAINTENANCE REPLACING AND CLEANING AIR FILTER AIR FILTER COVER 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. 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.
TROUBLESHOOTING IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Spool retainer hard to turn 1. Screw threads are dirty or damaged. 1. Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no improvement, replace the spool retainer. Grass wraps around driveshaft housing and string head 1. Cutting tall grass at ground level. 2. Operating trimmer at part throttle. 1. Cut tall grass from the top down to prevent wrapping. 2.
WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT A. Tune-ups – Spark Plugs, Carburetor, Carburetor Adjustments, Ignition, Filters B. Wear items – Bump Knobs, Outer Spools, Cutting Lines, Inner Reels, Starter Pulleys, Starter Ropes, Drive Belts, Tines, Felt Washers, Hitch Pins, Mulching Blades, Blower Fans, Blower and Vacuum Tubes, Vacuum Bag and Straps, Guide Bars, Saw Chains Techtronic Industries North America, Inc.
WARRANTY 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-ROAD AND 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.
OPERATOR’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 known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 • PARTS AND SERVICE Prior to requesting service or purchasing replacement parts, please obtain your model and serial number from the product data plate.
