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OE OPERATOR'S

MANUAL

30cc

String Trimmers

and Brushcutters

ss30

RY30542/RY30943

BC30

RY30562/RY30963

Your new

trimmer

has

been

engineered

and manufactured

to our

high standard

for dependability,

ease of operation,

operator

safety.

Properly

cared for,

it will

give

you years

of rugged,

trouble-free

performance.

A WnnrulruG: 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.

General

Safety

Rules

" '

Specific

SafetY

Rules

" '

Symbols

Features

Assembly 14-18

Operation.........

23-25

A wmuruc,

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

I For

safe

operation,

read

and understand

all instructions

before

using

this

product.

all

safety instructions.

Failure

to follow

all safety

instructions

listed

below, can

result

serious

personal

injury.

r Do

not

allow children or untrained individuals

use this

unit.

I Never

start

or run the engine in

a closed or

poorly

venti-

lated

area;

breathing exhaust fumes

can kill.

r Clear

the

work area before each

use. Remove

all objects

such

as rocks,

broken

glass,

nails,

wire, or string

which

can be

thrown or become

entangled in the

cutting

line

or blade.

r Wear

safety

glasses

goggles

that

are

marked

comply

with

ANSI

287.1 standard when

operating

this

product.

I Wear heavy,

long

pants,

boots, and

gloves.

Do not wear

loose

fitting

clothing, short

pants,

sandals,

orgo barefoot.

Do not

wear

jewelry

of any kind.

I Produci

users

on United

States Forest

Service land,

and in

some states, must

comply

with fire

prevention

regulations.

This

product

equipped

with asparkarrestor;

however,

other

user requirements

may

apply. Check with

your

federal,

state,

or local

authorities.

I Never

operate this

unit on the

operator's left

side.

I Secure long hair

above

shoulder level

to prevent

entanglement in moving

parts.

r Keep

all bystanders,

children,

and pets

at least

ft. away.

Bystanders

should

be encouraged

to wear

eye

protection.

I Do not operate

this

unit when

you

are

tired,

ill, or under

the influence

alcohol, drugs,

or medication.

I Do not operate

poor

lighting.

r Keep

firm

footing

and balance.

Do not overreach.

Overreaching can

result

in loss

of balance or exposure

to hot surfaces.

I Keep

all

pads

of your

body

away from

any

moving

oan.

I To avoid

hot

surfaces,

never

operate the

unit with the

bottom

of the

engine

above waist

level.

r Do not

touch area

around the

muffler or

cylinder of the

unit, these

parts get

hot from

operation.

r 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

allsafety instructions.

When the

unit is turned

off, make sure the

cutting

attachment has

stopped

before

setting

the unit

down.

r Inspect the

unit before

each

use

for

loose fasteners,

fuel

leaks,

etc. Replace

any damaged

parts

before

use.

r The

string head

or blade

will rotate

during carburetor

adjustments.

I lt has been reported

that vibrations

from

hand,held

toots

may contribute to

a condition

called Raynaud's

Syndrome

in certain individuals.

Symptoms

may include

tingling,

numbness,

and

blanching ofthe

fingers, usually

apparent

upon exposure to cold. Hereditary

factors,

exposure to

cold and

dampness,

diet, smoking,

and work

practices

are all thought

to contribute to

the development

these

symptoms. lt is

presently

unknown what, if

any, vibrations

extent of exposure

may

contribute to the

condition.

There

are measures that

can be taken

by the

operator to

possibly

reduce

the effects

of vibration:

a) Keep

your

body warm

in cold weather.

When

oper-

ating the

unit wear

gloves

to keep hands

and

wrists

warm. It is reported

that

cold weather is

a major factor

contributing

to Raynaud's

Syndrome.

b) After

each

period

of operation,

exercise

to increase

blood circulation.

c) Take

frequent

work breaks.

Limit the amount

exposure

per

day.

d) Keep

the tool well

maintained,

fasteners tightened,

and worn

parts

replaced.

you

experience

any of the symptoms

of this

condition,

immediately

discontinue

use and seeyour

physician

about

these

symptoms.

r Mix

and store fuel in

a container

approved for

gasoline.

I Mix

fuel outdoors

where there

are no soarks

or flames.

Wipe

up any fuel

spillage. Move

30 ft. away from

refueling

site

before starting

engine.

Slowly remove the fuel

cap

after stopping

engine.

Do not smoke

when refueling,

r Stop the

engine

and allow to cool before refueling

storing

the unit.

r Allow

the engine

to cool;

empty the fuel tank

and secure

the

unit from moving

before transporting

vehicle.

t-J

9-1 4

Warranty

.........

Service

Parts.. .......................... Back

Page

This

product

has

many

features

for making

its use

pleasant

and enjoyable.

Safety,

performance,

and dependability

have

been

given

top

priority

in the design of

this

product

making

easy

to maintain

and operate.

SPECIFIC

SAFETY

RULES FOR

TRIMMER

USE

r Replace

string

head

if cracked,

chipped,

or damaged

any

way.

sure

the

string head

or blade is

properly

installed

and

securelyfastened'

Failureto

do so can cause

serious

injury.

r l\ilake

sure

all

guards, straps, deflectors,

and

handles

are

properly

and

securelY

attached.

I Use

only

the

manufacturer's replacement

string in

the

cutting

head.

not use

any other

cutting attachment.

install

any

other

brand of replacement

string

or cutting

head

this

string

trimmer

can result in

serious

personal

inlury.

I Never

operate

unit without

the

grass

deflector

place

and

good

condition.

r Maintain

a firm

grip

both handles while

trimming.

Keep

string

head below

waist level.

Never

cut with

the

string

head

located

over 30 in. or more above

the

ground.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR BRUSH-

CUTTER

AND BLADE USE

I After engine

stops, keep rotaiing blade

in thicker weeds

pulpy

stalks until it stops

r Do

not operaie the brushcutter unless

the brushcutter

guard

is firmly secured

place

and in

good

condition.

r Use

heavy

gloves

when

operating

the brushcutter

and

when

installing or removing blades.

r Always stop

the engine and remove

the spark

plug

wire

before attempting

to remove any obstruction caught

jammed

the blade or before

removing

and

installing

the blade.

I Do

not

attempt

to touch

or stop

the blade when it is

rotating.

r A coasting

blade can cause

injury while it continues

to spin

after the

engine is stopped or throttle trigger

released. Maintain

proper

control until

the blade has

completely

stopped

rotating.

I Replace any

blade

that has

been damaged. Always

make

sure blade

installed

conectly

and securely fastened

before

each use.

Failure

to do so can cause serious

inJury.

I Use

only

the manufacturer's

replacement

Tri-Arc@ blade

intended

for use on

this brushcutter.

Do not use any other

blade.

To insiall any

other

brand

blade

or cutting

head

this brushcutter

can

result

in serious

personal

injury.

r The Tri-Arc@

blade

is suited

for cutting

thicker weeds

pulpy

stalks

only.

Do not use

for any

other

purpose.

Never

use the

Tri-Arc@

blade

to cut woody

brush.

I Exercise

extreme

caution

when using

the blade

with

this

unit.

Blade

thrust

is the reaction

that

may occur when

the spinning

blade

contacts anything

cannot

cut. This

contact may

cause the blade

to stop

for an instant, and

suddenly "thrust"

the unit away

from the object

that

was

hit. This reaction

can be

violent

enough

to cause

the

op-

erator to lose

control of

the unit. Blade thrust

can occur

without warning

if the blade snags, stalls, or

binds. This is

more likely to occur

in areas where

it is

difficult

to see

the

material being

cut. For cutting ease and

safety, approach

the weeds being cut

from the right to the left.

In the event

an unexpected object

or woody stock is encountered.

thisl

could

minimize the blade thrust reaction. I

r Never cut any

material over 1/2 in. diameter. I

I Always wear

the

shoulder

harness when using

the brush-l

cutter and

adjust to a comfortable

operating

position.l

Maintain a firm

grip

both handles while cutting

with

blade. Keep the blade

away from

your

body

and belowl

waist

level. I

r Never use

the brushcutter

with the blade located 30 in.{

more above

the

ground

level. i

Some of the

following symbols may be

used on this

product.

Please

study them and learn

their meaning for

safe

operation

this

product.

SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION

ASafety Alert Precautions

that involve

your

safety.

@Read the

Ooerator's Manual To reduce the risk

of injury, user must

read and under-

stand operator's manual

before

using

this

product.

@Wear Eye

and Hearing Protection Wear

eye

protection

which is marked

to comply

with ANSI 287.1

as well as hearing

protection

when

operating this equipment.

AKeep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders

least

50 ft. away.

ARicochel Thrown

objects can ricochet

and result in

personal

injury

property

damage.

@No Blade Do

noi install or use

any type of blade on

product

dis-

playing

this symbol.

MBlade Thrust Beware of

blade thrust. Products

authorized for blade use

will display this symbol

to warn of blade thrust.

frl Gasoline

and Oil

Use unleaded

gasoline

intended

for motor vehicle

use

wjth

an octane rating of 87

[(R

+ M) / 2] or higher. This

product

powered

by a 2-cycle

engine and requires

pre-mixing gasoline

and 2-cycle oil.

The

foltowing

signal

words

and

meanings

are

intended to explain

the levels

of risk associated

with this

product.

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

A DANGER: il*:fi'"::Jffiiill[.n*"'0"'s situation',

which' if not avoided', wirr resurt

A wARNTNG: lli::fi'"?#fil#rf*t"'situation' which' ir not

avoided'

courd resurt

AGAUTIoN:iifl:li":;i$:il:arrYhazardoussituation'which'irnotavoided'mavresurtin

A^/i+hnrr+

SafetyAlert Symbol) Indicates

a situation thai may result

property

CAUTION: I::-::

udll ld9Y

PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS

Weight

(without

fuel)

cs30............,..,.

QQEN

String

cutting

width

cs30..............,..

sqqn

Blade

cutting

width

Raen

.................1

0.7 lbs.

..........,......12.1

tbs.

Engine

displacement

String

diameter

BC30 .,..................

.095

in.

SERVICE

Servicing

requires extreme

care and

knowledge and should

performed

only by a qualified

service

technician. For

service

we suggest

you

return the

product

your

nearest

AUTHORIZED

SERVICE

CENTER

for repair. When servic-

ing,

use only

identical replacement

parts.

SAVE

THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

A wnnrurruc,

To avoid serious

personal

injury

not

attempt

to use this

product

until

you

read thoroughly

and

understand com-

pletely

the

operator's

manual. lf

you

do not understand

the warnings and instructions in ihe operator's

manual,

do not use this

product.

Call Ryobi customer

service for

assistance.

The operation

of any

power

tool can result in foreign objects

being thrown

into

your

eyes,

which can

resuli in

severe

eye damage. Before beginning

power

tool operation,

always

wear

safety

goggles

safety

glasses

with

side shields and,

when needed, a full

face shield.

We recommend Wide

Vision Safety

Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety

glasses

with

side shields.

Always

use eye

protection

which

marked to comply with ANSI 287.1.

STARTER

GRIP ANO

ROPE

TRIGGER

LOCK

COUPLEH THROTTLE

TRIGGER

DRIVE

SHAFT

HOUSING FRONT

HANDLE

CURVED SHAFT

GRASS

DEFTECTOR

STRING

HEAD

Fig.

STARTER

GRIP

AND

ROPE

REAR

HANDLE

TRIGGER

L()CK

PRIMER

BULB

DRIVE SHAFT

HOUSING

THR()TTLE

TRIGGER

STRI],IG

HEAD

FRONT

HANDLE

STRAIGHT

SHAFT

GRASS DEFLECTOR

Fig. 1b

STARTER

GRIP

AND ROPE

PRIMER

BULB

CtlUPLER THROTTLE

TRIGGER

DRIVE SHAFT

HOUSING

SHOULDER

HARNESS

BRUSHCUTTER

GUARD

Fig. 1c

KNOW

YOUR

STRING

TRIMMER

See

Figures

- 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

produci,

familiarize

yourself

with

all operating

features

and safety rules.

ERGONOMIC

DESIGN

The

design

the

trimmer

provides

for

easy handling. lt is

designed for

comfort and ease of

grasp

when operating in

different

positions

and at different angles.

GRASS DEFLECTOR

The trimmer

includes

a grass

deflector that

helps

protect

you

from

flying debris.

TOP-MOUNTED

MOTOR

The top-mounted motor

improves

balance and is located

away

from

the dust

and debris

the cutting

area.

A wRRt'rttc'

lf any

parts

are damaged or missing

do not operate this

tool

until the

parts

are replaced.

Failure to heed

this warn-

ing

could result in serious

personal

injury.

A wnnrurruc'

Do not

attempt to modify this

tool or create accesso-

ries

not recommended

for use with this

tool. Any such

alteration or modification is

misuse and could result

in a

hazardous

condition Ieading to

possible

serious

personal

rnJury.

A wlnrurruc,

prevent

accidental starting that

could cause serious

personal

injury,

always disconnect the

engine spark

plug

wire from the

spark

plug

when assembling

parts.

UNPACKING

This

product

requires assembly.

I Carefully remove the tool

and any

accessories from the

box. Make sure that all items

listed in the

packing

list are

included.

r lnspect

the tool carefully

to make sure no

breakage or

damage

occurred during shipping.

I Do not

discard the

packing

material until

you

have

care-

fully inspected

and satisfactorily

operated the tool.

r lf any

parts

are damaged

or missing,

please

call

-800-860-4050 for

assistance.

PACKING

LIST

Trimmer

Assembly

- CS30 and

SS30

Brushcutter

Assembly

- BC30

Front

handle

- CS30 and

SS30

"J"

Handle

- BC30

Curved

Shaft Grass Deflector

Straight

Shaft Grass

Deflector

- SS30 and BC30

Gear Head Locking

Tool

- BC30

Shoulder Harness

- BC30

String

Head Assembly

- BC30

Bottle

of 2-Cycle Oil

Hanger

Cap

Operator's Manual

INSTALLING

THE

POWER

HEAD TO THE

ATTACHMENT

See

Figure

A wRnulruc'

Never

install,

remove,

or adjust

any attachment while

power

head

is running.

Failure

to stop the engine can

cause

serious

personal

injury.

The

attachment

connects

to the power

head bv means of

a coupler

device.

r Loosen

the knob on

the

coupler

of the

power

head

shaft

and

remove

the end cap

from the attachment.

r Push

the button

located

on the

attachment

shaft. Align

the buttonwith

theguide

recessonthe

powerhead

coupler

and

slide

the two shafts together.

Rotate

the attachment

shaft

until

the button locks into the

positioning

hole.

NOTE:

the button does not release completely in

the

positioning

hole, the shafts are not locked into place.

Slightly

rotate from side to side uniil the button

is locked

into

place.

r Tighten the knob securely.

A wlnuuc,

Be cedain the knob is fully

tightened before operating

equipment; check

periodically

for

tightness during use

to avoid serious

personal

injury.

REMOVING

THE ATTACHMENT

FROM THE

POWER HEAD

For removing or changing

the attachment:

I Loosen the knob.

I Push in the button and twist

the shafts to remove and

seoarate ends.

ATTACHING THE STORAGE

HANGER

See Figure 3.

There are two ways to hang

your

attachment

for storage.

I To use the hanger cap,

push

in the

button

and

place

the

hanger cap over end of

the lower end attachment

shaft.

Slightly

rotate the cap from side to side until

the button

locks

into

olace.

I The secondary

hole in the attachment shaft can

be used

for

hanging

purposes

as well.

ATTACHING

THE FRONT

HANDLE

CS3O AND

SS3O

See

Figure

I Remove

2 wing nuts, 2 bolts,

and clamp from the

front

handle.

r Install

the front handle onto the

too side of the

drive shaft

housing

and move it to

a comfortable

position.

I Place

the

bolt

through

the front handle.

NOTE:The

hex bolt head fits insidethe

hex recess

molded

into

one side of the handle.

r Reinstall

the clamp,

bolts, and wing

nuts.

r Tighten

wing nut

securely.

ATTACHING THE

UJ"

HANDLE

- BC3O

See

Figure

"J"

handle must

be used for ensuring the

best control

and

maximizing operator

safety when using

a brushcutter.

I Hold the top

and bottom clamp

snugly in

position

the

shaft housing

that

handle will

located

to the

ooerator's

left.

r lnsen

the end ofthe handle

between the

clamps.

I Align the bolt holes

and

push

the

long bolt

(1/4-20

1-112

in.) through the handle

side.

r Place

short boll(1/4-20

x 1 in.) through

opposite side

clamp.

Inslall flat washers,

lock washers,

and hex nuts

to hold the

assembly in

place.

I After

assembly is complete,

adjust the

position

of the

handle for

best balance and

comfort.

I Tighten first

the long bolt

and

then

the short bolt.

i "' B0LT

\ 1/4-20 x1-1l2in.

)/x

ATTACHING

THE SHOULDER HARNESS

BC30

See

Figure

I Connect the latch on

the

shoulder

harness to the strap

hanger.

r Adjust the

strap

to a comfortable

position.

CONVERTING FROM BRUSHCUTTER TO

STRING TRIMMER

- BC3O

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@ BLADE AND

BRUSHCUTTER GUARD

See

Figures 10

- 1 1.

r Align

the slot

in the flanged washer with the slot in the

gear

head.

I Place the

gear

head locking tool through the slot in the

flanged washer and

gear

head.

I Remove

the blade nut by turning it clockwise.

r Remove the cupped

washer

and

the blade.

r Remove the flanged

washer

from

the

gear

head

shaft

and

retain it for the

string

head installation.

r Remove

the three

screws securino

the

brushcutter ouard

gear

head.

I Remove

the

brushcutter

guard.

NOTE: Store the brushcutter

parts

together for Iater use.

INSTALLING THE STRAIGHT SHAFT GRASS

DEFLECTOR AND STRING

HEAD

See

Figures 10

- 12.

r Install

the

grass

def lector. Refer to To Attach the Straight

Shaft Grass

Deflector earlier in this manual.

I Place

the flanged washer

the

gear

head shaft.

NOTE: The hollow side of

the flanoed washer should face

the

gear

head.

r Align the slot in the flanged washer

with the slot in the

gear

head.

I Place the

gear

head locking tool

through the slot in the

flanged

washer

and

gear

head.

r Install

the

string head assembly onto the

gear

head shaft

turning

counterclockwise.

I Tighten

the string

head assembly securely.

CONVERTING

FROM STRING TRIMMER TO

BRUSHCUTTER

- BC3O

convert

from the

string trimmer

the

brushcutter,

remove

the

string

head assembly

and straight shaft

grass

deflector,

attach

the

brushcutter

guard

and

install the

blade.

ATTACHING

THE GRASS

DEFLECTOR

A unrulnc'

The

line cutting

blade

the

grass

deflector

sharp.

Avoid

contact

with the blade. Failure

to avoid

contact

can

result

in serious

personal

injury.

ATTACH

THE CURVED

SHAFT

GRASS

DEFLECTOR

- CSSO

See

Figure 6.

I Remove

hex screw,

flat

washer, lock washer, and

wing

nut

from

grass

deflector.

r Press

the

grass

deflector onto the bottom of

the curved

shaft

as shown.

r Insed

the

hex screw ihrough the

grass

deflector

and

the

bracket on

the curved shaft.

I Place the

flat washer and lock

washer on the

hex head

cap

screw.

r Place

the

wing nut on the

hex head cap screw and

tighten

securely.

TO ATTACH THE STRAIGHT SHAFT GRASS

DEFLECTOR.

SS3O

See

Figure 7.

I Remove

the

wing screw

from the

grass

deflector.

r lnsert

the tab

on the mounting

bracket

in the slot

on the

grass

deflector.

r Align ihe screw

hole

in the mounting

bracket

with the

screw

hole in the

grass

deflector.

r Insert

the wing screw

through

the mounting

bracket and

into the

grass

deflector.

I Tighten

the screw

securely

ATTACHING

THE BRUSHCUTTER

GUARD

BC30

See

Figure 8.

The

guard

is shipped

installed

on these

brushcutter

models. Instructions

have been

included

for

reference

when

changing

from string trimmer

operation

back

to brushcutter

operation.

I Withthestring

head

removed,

placethebrushcutterguard

on the

gear

head as shown.

I Install

the three

hex head screws

from bottom

through

the

guard

and

into the

gear

head.

I Tighten

the screws securely

and

torque

to 40-50

lb.

mtntmum.

HEX

SCREW

'ah'

BRACKET

W--*hBi[*

4/\

WASHER WING NUT

GEAR HEAD

FLANGED WASHER

'@,1 'll'J'hlt'+'

sLoT<@\. /

REMOVING

THE STRAIGHT

SHAFT

GRASS

DEFLECTOR

AND STRING

HEAD

See

Figures

- 13.

I Align

the slot in the flanged washer

with the

slot in the

gear

neao.

r Place

the

gear

head locking

tool

through

the

slot in the

flanged

washer and

gear

head.

I Remove

the string head

assembly

by turning

clockwise,

I Remove

the flanged washer

and

retain

it for the

blade

installation.

I Remove

the wing screw

securing

the

grass

deflector.

r Remove

the

grass

deflector.

NOTE: Store the string

head

parts

together

for later

use.

INSTALLING THE TRI-ARC@

BLADE AND

BRUSHCUTTER

GUARD

See

Figures 10

- 14.

r Install the

brushcutter

guard.

Refer to Attaching

the

Brushcutter Guard

earlier in this

manual.

r Place the flanged

washer

over the

gear

head

shaft with

the hollow

side

toward

the brushcutter

guard.

I Center the blade on the flanged

washer, making

sure the

blade fits flat

and the raised hub

of the flanged washer

goes

through the hole

rn the blade.

I Install the

cupped washer with the raised

center away

from

the blade.

r Place the

blade nut onto the

gear

head

shaft.

r Place

the

gear

head locking tool

through the

slot

in the

flanged washer

and

gear

head.

r Install

the blade nut

by turning it counterclockwise

(left

handed

threads).

r Tighien the

blade nut securely

and

torque to 120

in.lbs.

mrnlmum.

A mnHrnc,

Do not allow familiarity

with tools

to make

you care-

less. Remember that

a careless fractlon

of a second is

suffrcient

to inflict serious lnjury.

FUELING

AND REFUELING THE

TRIMMER

FUEL

MIXTURE

This

product

powered

by a 2-cycle engine and

requires

pre-mixing

gasoline

and 2-cycle oil. Pre-mix unleaded

gaso-

line and 2-cycle engine

oil in a clean 1

gallon

container

ap-

proved

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 at2.6 oz.

per gallon

rus).

not

use automotjve

oil or 2-cycle outboard oil.

NOT mix

quantities

larger than usable in a 30 day

period.

HIGH

QUALITY

2-CYCLE ENGINE OIL

GASOLINE OIL

gallon (US) 2.6

oz.

1 liter 20 cc

(20

ml)

FILLING TANK

I Glean surface around fuel cap to prevent

contamination.

I Loosen fuel cap slowly. Rest the cap on a clean

surface.

Carefully

pour

fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage.

Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect

the

gasket.

lmmediately replace fuel cap and hand

tighten. Wipe

any fuel spillage.

NOTE: lt is normal for smoke to be emitted

from a new

engine

after

firsi use.

A wnnunc,

Always shut off engine

before fueling. Never

add fuel to

a machine with a running or hot engine,

Move at least

30 ft. from refueling site before starting engine.

Do not

smoke!

OPERATING

THE TRIMMER

See Figure

15.

A wanrurruc,

Always

position

the unit on the operator's right side.

The

use

of the

unit on the operator's left side will expose

the user

to hot

surfaces and can result in oossible

burn

lnturv.

A wnnnrnc'

To avoid burns

from hot

surfaces,

never operate unit with

the bottom of

the

enoine above

waist level.

Hold the trimmer with

your

right

hand on the rear handle and

your

left hand on

the front handle. Keep a firm

grip

with both

hands while

ooeration.

Trimmer should be held at a com-

fortable

position

with the rear handle about hip height.

Always

operate trimmer at full throttle. Cut

tall

grass

from

the

top down. This will

prevent grass

from wrapping around

the shaft

housing and string head

which could cause

damage

from overheating.

grass

becomes

wrapped around

the string head, STOP

THE ENGINE, disconnect the spark

plug

wire, and

remove the

grass.

Prolonged cutting at

partial

throttle

will result in oil dripping from the muffler.

PROPER

()PERATING

P0stTt0N

Fig. 15

A wnnntHc'

Do not

use any attachments or accessories

not

recom-

mended

the manufacturer

of this

tool.

The

use of

attachments

or accessories

not

recommended

can result

in serious

personal

injury.

A wnnrutruc,

Always wear

safety

goggles

or safety

glasses

with side

shields when

operating tools. Failure io do so could

result

in objects

being thrown into

your

eyes, resulting in

possible

serious injury.

FLANGED

WASHER

toosEN ilunrEN

Fig. 13

cuppro--v@^

*o'1lo,r,f-

14 tc

A wnnrulruc'

Always

hold

the string

trimmer away from

the body keep-

ing

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 LINE

String

advance

is controlled

by tapping

the string head

grass while running

engine at full throttle.

I Run engine

at full

throttle.

r Tap

the spool

retainer on

ground

advance

string. The

string advances

each time the spool retainer is

tapped.

Do not

hold the spool retainer on ihe

ground.

NOTE:

The

line trimming cut-off blade on the

grass

deflector

will cut

the line to the correct length.

NOTE:

lf the

string

is worn too shod

you

may not be able to

advance

the string by tapping it on

the

ground.

lf so, stop

the engine,

and manually advance

the string.

TO ADVANCE

THE CUTTING LINE MANUALLY

I Stop

the engine.

I Push

the spool retainer down

while

pulling

on string(s)

manually advance the string.

CUTTING

TIPS

See Figures

-17.

r Avoid hot surfaces

by always keeping

the tool away

from

your

body.

(Proper

operating

position

shown in

figure 1 5.)

r Keep the

trimmer tilted toward

the area being cut;

this is

the

best

cuiting area"

r The curved

shaft trimmer cuts

when

passing

the unit

from

right to left. The straight shaft

trimmer cuts

when

passing

the unit from left to

right. This will avoid

throwing debris at

the operator.

Avoid cutting in the dangerous

area shown

in illustration.

r Use the tip of string

to do the cutting; do

not force string

head into uncut

grass.

I Wire and

picket

fences cause extra string

wear, even

breakage. Stone

and brick walls, curbs,

and wood

may

wear string

rapidly.

I Avoid

trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood

moldings, siding,

and

fence

posts

can easily be damaged

by the string.

GRASS

DEFLECTOR

LINE TRIMMING CUT-OFF

BLADE

See

Figure 18.

The trimmer is equipped

with a line

trimming cut-off

blade

on the

grass

deflector.

For best cutting, advance

string

until

it is trimmed

to length by the cut-off

blade. Advance

the

string whenever

you

hear the engine

running faster

than

normal,

or when

trimming efficiency

diminishes.

This

maintain

best

performance

and keep

the

string long

to advance

properly.

OPERATING

THE BRUSHCUTTER

See

Figures 19

20.

Hold

the brushcuiter 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 oosition

with the rear handle about

hip height. Maintain

your

grip

and balance on both

feet.

Position

yourself

that

you

will not be drawn off balance

the kickback reaction of the cutting blade.

Adjust the shoulder harness to position

the brushcutter

at a comfortable operating

position

and

to assure that the

shoulder harness

will reduce the risk

of ooerator

contact

with the blade.

BLADE THRUST

Exercise extreme caution when using

the blade with this

unit. Blade thrust

the

reaction that may occur when the

spinning blade contacts anything

it cannot cut. Thrs contact

may cause

the blade to stop

for an instant, and suddenly

"thrust"

the unit away from the object that

was hit. This re-

action can be violent enough to cause

the operator to lose

control of the unit.

Blade thrust

can occur

without warning

if the blade snags,

stalls, or binds. This is more likely

to oc-

cur

areas

where it is difficult to see the material being

cut.

For cutting ease and safety, approach

the weeds being cut

with the brushcutter

from the right to the left. In the event

an unexpected

object or woody stock is encountered,

this

practice

could minimize the blade

thrust reaction.

A wnnrurruc,

avoid burns

from hot surfaces, never operate unit

with

the bottom of the enoine above waist

level.

TRI-ARC@ BLADE

The Tri-Arc@ blade is suited only for thicker

weeds and

lpy

stalks. When the blade becomes dull,

it can be turned over

to extend the

life

of the blade.

Do not sharpen

the Tri-Arc@

blade.

Use only

Tri-Arc@

blade,

part

number AP04105, available

your

local retailer.

CUTTING

TECHNIQUE

- BLADE

A wnRrurruc,

Extreme care must

taken when using blades

to en-

sure

safe operation. Read the safety information

for safe

operation using the blade, refer to Specific Safety

Rules

for Brushcutter and Blade Use earlier in

this manual.

I Always

hold brushcutter

your

right side with both hands

when

operating. Use

firm

grip

both handles.

I Maintain

your grip

and balance on both

feet. Position

yourself

so that

you

will

not be drawn off balance

by the

kickback

reaction

the

cuttinq blade.

I Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects such

glass,

rocks, concrete, fencing,

wire, wood, metal, etc.

r Never use blades

near

sidewalks,

fencing,

posts,

build-

ings or other

immovable

objects.

I Never use a blade after hitiing a

hard object without first

inspecting

it for

damage. Do

not

use

if any damage is

detected.

I The

unit is used as a scyihe, cutting

from the right to the

left

in a broad sweeping action from side

to side.

r Use only

the Tri-Arc@ blade. To install any other brand

blade or cutting

head to this brushcutter can

result in

serious

personal

injury.

DANGER()US

CUTTING

AREA

CURVED

SHAFT

TRIMMER

BEST CUfiING

STRAIGHT

SHAFT

TRIMMER

STRAIGHT

SHAFT

TRIMMER

LINE TRIMMING

CUT-OFF

BLADE

CURVED

SHAFT TRIMMER

LINE

TRIMMING

CUT-OFT

BLADE

PR()PER

OPERATING

P0stTt0N

trin lO

DIRECTI()N OF ROTATION

CUTTING AREA Fig. 20

STARTING

AND STOPPING

See

Figures

21 -

23.

START

A COLD

ENGINE:

NOT

squeeze

the throttle

trigger

until

the

engine starts

ano

runs.

r Lay the

trimmer on a

flat, bare surface.

r PRIME

- Press

the

primer

bulb 7 times.

r SET

the start

lever

to the

START

posiiion.

I PULL

the rope

until the engine starts.

r Wait 6-1

0 seconds,

then squeeze the

trigger

to run.

NOTE:

Squeezing

the

throttle trigger releases

the

start lever

the RUN

position.

TO START

A WARM

ENGINE:

PULL

the rope until

the engine starts.

TO STOP

THE

ENGINE:

Press

and hold

the switch in the stop

" @

" position

until

the

engine stops.

PRIMERBULI

Fi1.22

START

P()SITI()N

START

LEVER

RUNP0srTt0N

START

LEVER

Fig.ZJ

I wnnrurruc'

When servicing, use only identical replacement

parts.

Use of any other

pads

may create a hazard or cause

^r dil^+ drm.^a

A wnnuHc'

Always wear safety

goggles

or safety

glasses

with side

shields during tool operation. lf operation is dusty, also

wear a dust mask.

A wmrurruc'

Before

inspecting,

cleaning, or servicing

the machine,

shut

off engine, wait for all moving

parts

to stop, and

disconnect spark

plug

wire and move it away from spark

plug.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in

serious

personal

injury or

property

damage.

GENERAL

MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning

plastic

parts.

Most

plastics

are susceptible to damage from

various types of

commercial solvents and

may

be damaged

by thelr use. Use

clean

cloths to remove dirt, dust,

oil,

grease,

etc.

A wnnrurruc,

Do not

any time let brake fluids,

gasoline, petroleum-

based

products, penetrating

oils, etc., come in contact

with

plastic parts.

Chemicals can damage,

weaken

destroy

plastic

which may result in serious

personal

rnlury.

You

can

often make adjustments and repairs described here.

For

other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by an authorized

service

dealer.

SPOOL REPLACEMENT

EZ WINDTM TAP ADVANCE

SYSTEM

NEW

PREWOUND

SPOOL

See Figures 24 - 25.

replacing

string only,

refer to

String

Replacement

later

this manual.

Use

only

.080 in.

diameter

trimmer line.

Use original

manu-

facturer's

replacement

string

for

bbst

performance.

I Stop

the engine

and disconnect

the

spark

plug

wire. Hold

the string head

and

turn the

spool

retainer clockwise to

remove.

Fig.24

INSERT INTO

STRING HEAD

Fig. 25

I Remove the empty spool

from the

string

head. Keep the

spring attached

to the spool.

I Make sure

the two

strings are captured

in the slots op-

posite

each other on the new spool. Make sure the end

of each string is extended approximately 6 in. beyond

each slot.

I Align the slot(s) on the spool to the eyelet(s) on the string

head housing.

Push

down and

turn the

spool

in the nec-

essary direction

align the slot(s).

r Make sure the string head and the spool

retainer

are

installed on the drive shaft. Turn

the soool retainer

coun-

terclockwise to

secure.

I Slide strings into the housing

eyelets

and

pull

outward

rotate the spool

into the cutting

position.

r Push the spool retainer down while

pulling

on string(s)

to manually advance the

string and

check

for

proper

assembly of the string head.

STRING

REPLACEMENT

See

Figures

26 - 28'

r Stop

the

engine

and

disconnect

the

spark

plug

wire.

Hold

the

string

head

and

turn

the spool

retainer

clockwise

remove.

I Remove

the

spool

from

the string

head.

NOTE:

Keep

the spring

attached

the spool.

Remove

any

old string

remaining

the spool.

I Cut

one

piece

trimmer

line 18

ft. long.

r Findthemiddleofthestringsection.

Loopthestringaround

the

hook

the center

the spool.

Carefully

wind

the

string

in the

direction

indicated

the

top of

the spool.

Nearing

the end

of the

string, slide

one

end

the string

into

each

slot

of the

spool. Do

not

overfill.

r Replace

the spool

and

the spool

retainer.

Referto

Spool

Replacement

earlier

in this

manual'

CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND

MUFFLER

NOTE:

Depending

the type

of fuel

used,

the

type and

amount

of oil

used,

and/or

your

operating

conditions,

the

exhaust

port,

muffler,

and/or

sparK

arrestor

screen

may

become

blocked

with carbon

deposits.

you notice

power

loss

with

your

gas

powered tool,

you

may

need

iemove

these

deposits

to restore

performance.

highly

recommend

that

only

qualified service

technicians

perform

this

service.

SPARK

ARRESTOR

The spark

arrestor

must

cleaned

replaced

every

hours

yearly to ensure

proper

performance of

your

prod-

uct.

Spark

arrestors

may

be in

different

locations

depending

the model

purchased. Please

contact

your

nearest

service

dealer

for

the location

of the

spark

arrestor

for

your model'

REPLACING

AND CLEANING AIR FIITER

See

Figures 29 - 30.

For

proper performance

and long life, keep air filter

clean.

I Remove the air filter cover by

pushing

down on the latch

with

your

thumb while

gently pulling

the

cover.

I Remove the air filter

and clean it in warm soapy water.

Rinse and let dry completely.

r Reinstall

the air filter.

I Replace the air filter

cover by inserting the tabs on the

bottom of the cover into the

slots on the air filter base;

push

the cover up until it latches

securely in

place.

NOTE: For best

performance,

replace annually.

FUEL CAP

A wnnuruc'

A leaking fuel

cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced

immediately.

The fuel cap contains

a non-serviceable filter and a check

valve. A clogged fuel filter will cause

poor engine

perfor-

mance.

performance

improves when

the fuel cap is loos-

ened, check valve may

be faulty or filter

clogged. Replace

fuel cao if reouired.

SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT

This engine uses

a Champion RCJ-6Y or NGK BPMRTA

spark

plug

with .025 in.

electrode

gap.

Use an exact re-

placement

and replace annually.

STORING THE PRODUCT

I Clean allforeign materialfrom the

product.

Store

idle

unit

indoors

in a dry, well-ventilated

area

that is inaccessible

to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such

garden

chemicals

and de-icing salts.

r Abide byall ISO

and

local

regulationsforthesafe storage

and handling of

gasoline.

When

storing 1 month

or longer:

I Drain

all fuel from tank into a container approved for

gasoline.

Run

engine until it stops.

SPOOL

{{ffi

ffi*

U !r-'ry-m

rTl--

-\--z

Fig. 26

SL0T Fig.27

AIR FILTER C(IVER

C()VER

OPEN

Fig.

AIR FILTER

AIR FITTER

COVER

AIR FILTER

IF THESE SOLUTIONS

DO NOT

SOLVE

THE PROBLEM CONTACT

YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE

DEALER.

THESE

SOLUTIONS

NOT

SOLVE

THE

PROBLEM

CONTACT

YOUR

AUTHORIZED

SERVICE

DEALER' PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

PROBLEM

Engine

will

not

start

Engine

does

not reach

full

speed

and

emits

excesslve

SMOKE

Engine

starts,

runs,

and

ac-

celerates

but

will

not

idle

String

will

not advance

POSSIBLE

CAUSE

No fuel.

3. Engine

is flooded

1. Incorrect

oil/fuel

mixture.

2. Air

filter

dirty.

3. Spark

arrestor

screen

is dirty

4. Spark

plug

fouled.

1. ldle

speed

screw

carburetor

needs

adjustment.

SOLUTION

1. Check

spark.

Remove

spark

plug.

Reattac

the

spark

plug

cap

and

lay

spark

plug

Soool 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.

cylinder.

Pull

the

rope

and

watch

for

spark

plug

tip.

lf there

is no

spark,

repeat

Grass wraps around

driveshaft

housing and

string

head

1. Cutting

tall

grass

at ground

tevet.

2. Operating

trimmer at part

throttle.

Cut

tall

grass

from the top down to prevent

wrapping.

2. Operate trimmer at full throttle.

String

is welded

itself.

Not enough

string

on spool.

String

is worn

too shoft.

Sking

tangled

spool.

Engine

speed

is too

slow.

wiih a new

sparK

Plug.

2. Push

primer

bulb

until

bulb

is full

fuel'

does

not

fill,

primary fuel

delivery

system

blocked.

Contact

a service

dealer'

lf pri

bulb

fills,

engine

may

be flooded,

proceed

item

3. Setthe

start

leverto

the START

position'

the trigger

and

pull

the

rope

repeatedly

until

engine

starts

and

runs.

NOTE:

Depending

the severity

the

this may

require

numerous

pulls

the

rope'

Figure

23.

1. Use

fresh

fuel

and

the

correct

2-cycle

oil

(50:1).

2. Clean

airfilter.

Referto

Replacing

and

Air

Filter

earlier

this

manual.

3. Contact

a servicing

dealer.

4. Clean

replace

spark

plug. Reset

spark

gap.

Referto

Spark

Plug

Replacement

in this

manual.

Turn

idle speed

screw

clockwise

to increase

speed.

See

Figure

31.

1. Lubricate

string

with silicone

spray

2, Install

string.

Referto String

earlier

this

manual.

3. Pull

strings

while

alternately

pressing

down

and

releasing

sPool

retainer.

4. Remove

string

from

spool

and

rewind.

Refer

String

Replacement

earlier

in this

manual.

5. Advance

string

at full

throttle.

THIS PRODUCTWAS

MANUFACTURED WITH A CATALYST

MUFFLER

Congratulations!

You have made an

investment toward

protecting

the environment.

In order to maintain this

product's

original emission level,

please

refer

to the maintenance section below.

CALL US

FIRST

For any

questions

about operating or maintaining

your

product,

call the Ryobio Help Line!

Your

produci

has been fully tested

prior

shipment

to ensure

your

complete satisfaction.

EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

AND WARRANTED PARTS LIST

Emissions Parts Inspect Before Clean

Every Replace Clean Every Replace Every

Each

Use 5 Hours Every 25 Hours 25 Hours 50

Hours

or Yeafly or

CATALYT|C MUFFLER ASSEMBLY...... ............................ X

AIR FILTER ASSY

includes:

Filter .................. ....................

X............................. X

SPARK SCREEN .........................".......X

CARBURETOR

ASSY

includes:

Heat Dam

Gaskets

FUEL TANK ASSY

includes:

Fuel Lines........................ X

Fuel Cao.......................... X

Fuel Filter

IGNITION ASSY

includes:

Spark

P1u9......... .........................

ALL EMISSIONS-RELATED

PARTS ARE WARRANTED

FOR TWO

YEARS OR

FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME PRIOR TO

THE PARTS FIRST SCHEDULED

REPLACEMENT

WHICHEVER

COMES

FIRST.

THE FOLLOWING

CALIFORNIA AIR

RESOURCES BOARD

(CARB)

STATEMENT ONLY APPLIES

TO MODEL NUMBERS

REQUIRED

TO MEET THE

CARB

REQUIREMENTS,

LIMITED

WARRANW STATEMENT

Techtronic

Industries

North

America,

Inc.,

warrants

the

original

retail

purchaser that

this RYOBIo brand

outdoor

product

is free

from

defect

material and

workmanship

and

agrees

to repair

replace,

at Techtronic

Industries

North

America,

Inc.'s,

discretion,

any defective

product

free

charge

within

these

time

periods

from

the date

purchase.

l Two

years

if the

product

is used for

personal,

family

household

use;

r 90

days,

if used

for any

other

purpose, such

commercial

rental.

This

warranty

extends

to the original

retail

purchaser

only

and

commences

on the

date

of the original

retail

purchase.

Any

part

this

product

found

in the

reasonable

judgment

Techtronic

Industries

Nodh

America,

Inc.

to be defective

material

workmanship

will

repaired

replaced

without

charge

for

parts

and

labor

an authorized

service

center

for

RYOBIo

brand

outdoor

products

(Authorized

Ryobi

Service

Center).

The

product,

including

any defective

part.

must

returned

to an

authorized

Ryobi

service

center

within

the

warranty

period. The expense

of delivering

the

producttothe service

center

for

warranty

work

and

the expense

returning

back

to the

owner

after

repair

replacement

will be

paid

the owner.

Techtronic

Industries

North

America,

Inc.'s,

responsibility

in respect

to claims

limited

making

the

required

repairs

or replacements

and

claim

of breach

wananty

shall

be cause

for

cancellation

rescission

ofthe

contractofsale

ofany

RYOBIo

brand outdoor

product. Proof

purchase

will be

required

by the

dealer

to substantiate

any

warranty

claim.

All

warranty

work must

performed

an authorized

service

dealer.

This

wananty

is limited

ninety

(90)

days

from

the date

original

retail

purchase for any

RYOBIo

brand

outdoor

product

that

is used

for

rental or

commercial

purposes, or

any other

income-producing

purpose.

This

warranty

does

not cover

any

product that

has been

subjectto

misuse,

neglect,

negligence,

or accident,

orthat

has

been

operated

in any

way contrary

to the

operating

instructions

specified

in this operator's

manual.

This

warranty

does

not apply

to any

damage

to the

product

that

is the

result

improper

maintenance

to any

product

that

has been

altered

modified.

The

wananty

does

not

extend

repairs

made

necessary

by normal

wearor

bythe

use

parts

accessories

which

are either

incompatible

with

the

RYOBIo

brand

outdoor

product

or adversely

affect

its operation,

performance,

durability.

addition,

this

warranty

does

not cover:

Tune-ups

- Spark

Plugs,

Carburetor,

Carburetor

Adjustments,

lgnition,

Filters

Wear

items

- Bump

Knobs,

Outer

Spools,

Cutting

Lines,

Inner

Reels,

Starter

Pulleys,

Starter

Ropes,

Drive

Belts,

Tines,

FeltWashers,

Hitch

Pins,

Mulching

BIades,

Blower

Fans,

Blower

and

Vacuum

Tubes,

Vacuum

Bag

and

StraPs,

Guide

Bars,

Saw

Chains

Techtronic

Industries

North

America,

Inc

, reserves

the

right

to change

improve

the

design

any

RYOBIo

brand

oiidoor

productwithout

assuming

any

obligation

to modify

any

product

previously

manufactured.

ALL IMPLIED

WARRANTIES

ARE

LIMITED

IN DURATION

THE STATED

WARRANTY

PERIOD.

ACCORDINGLY

ANY SUCH

IMPLIED

WARRANTIES

INCLUDING

MERCHANTABILITY

FITNESS

FOR

A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE,

OTHERWISE,

ARE

DISCLAIMED

THEIR

ENTIRETY

AFTER

THE

EXPIRATION

THE

APPROPRIATE

TWO-YEAR,

ONE-YEAR,

NINETY-

DAY

WARRANTY

PERIOD.

TECHTRONIC

INDUSTRIES

NORTH

AMERICA,

INC.'S,

OBLIGATION

UNDER

THIS

WARRANTY

IS STRICTLY

AND

EXCLUSIVELY

LIM

ITED

THE REPAIR

REPLACEMENT

DEFECTIVE

PARTS

AND

TECHTRONIC

INDUSTRIES

NORTH

AMERICA,

INC.,

DOES

NOT

ASSUME

AUTHORIZE

ANYONE

ASSUME

FOR

THEM

ANY

OTHER

OBLIGATION.

SOME

STATES

NOT

ALLOW

LIMITATIONS

HOW

LONG

IMPLIED

WARRANTY

LASTS,

THE

ABOVE

LIMITATION

MAY

NOT

APPLY

TO YOU.

TECHTRONIC

INDUSTRIES

NORTH

AMERICA,

INC.,

ASSUMES

RESPONSIBILITY

FOR

INCIDENTAL,

CONSEQUENTIAL,

OR OTHER

DAMAGES

INCLUDING,

BUT

NOT

LIMITED

TO,

EXPENSE

RETURNING

THE

PRODUCT

TO AN

AUTHORIZED

RYOBI

SERVICE

CENTER

AND

EXPENSE

OF DELIVERING

BACKTO

THE OWNER,

MECHANIC'S

TRAVEL

TIME,

TELEPHONE

CHARGES,

RENTAL

A LIKE

PRODUCT

DURING

THE

TIME

WARRANTY

SERVICE

BEING

PERFOBMED'

TRAVEL,

LOSS

DAMAGE

PERSONAL

PROPERTY

LOSS

REVENUE,

LOSS

USE

THE PRODUCI

LOSS

TIME,

INCONVENIENCE.

SOME

STATES

NOT

ALLOW

THE

EXCLUSION

LIMITATION

INCIDENTAL

CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES'

THE

ABOVE

LIMITATION

EXCLUSION

MAY NOT

APPLY

TO YOU.

This

warranty

gives

you

specific

legal rights,

and

you

may

also

have

other

rights

whlch

vary from state

to state.

Thiswarrantyappliesto

all

RYOBIo brand

outdoor

products

manufactured

byorforTechtronic

lndustries

North

America,

Inc.,

and

sold

the United

States

and Canada.

locate

your

nearest

Authorized

Ryobi Service

Center'

dial

-800-860-4050.

TECHTRONIC

INDUSTRIES NORTH

AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY

STATEMENT FOR

FEDERAL

AND

CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL

SYSTEMS NON-ROAD AND

SMALL OFF.ROAD ENGINES

YOUR WARRANW

RIGHTS AND

OBLIGATIONS

The

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA),

theCaliforniaAir Resources Board

(CARB),

and Techtronic Industries

Nodh America, Inc., are pleased

to explain the

Emissions Control

System Warranty on

your

2007 model

year

non-road

or small ofi-

road

engine. In California, new equipment that

uses small off-road engines must be

designed, built, and equipped to meet the

states stringent anti-smog standafds.

other states, new 2000

and later model

year

non-road

engines must be designed,

built,

and equipped at the tjme of sale to meet

the U.S. EPA regulations fof small

non-road

engines. The non-road

engine must be free from defects in materials

and

workmanship which cause it to fail

to conform with U.S. EPA standards

for the first

two years

of engine

use from the date of sale to the ultimate

purchaser

Techtronic

Industries

North America, Inc., must wafrant

the emission control sysiem on your

non-road

or small off-road engine for the perjod

oftime listed above

provided

there

has been no abuse, neglect,

or improper maintenance

of your non-road

or small

off-road engine.

Youremission control system

may include

parts

such as the carburetor

orfuel

injection

system, the ignition

system, catalytic converters, fuel tanks,

valves, filters, clamps,

connectors,

and other associated components. Also included

may be hoses, belts

and

connectors, and other emission-related

assemblios.

Where a warantable

condition exists, Techtronic Industries

North America, Inc., will

repair

your

non-road

or small off-road

engine at no cost to you, including diagno-

sis, parts,

and labor

perfomed at an authorized seruice center for RYOBIo

bfand

outdoor

products.

MANUFACTURER'S WARRANW COVERAGE:

This product's

enissions control system is waranted for two years.

lf any emis-

sion-related

part

your

engine is

defociive, the part

will be repaifed or replaced by

Techtronic

Industries Nolrh America,

Inc., free of charge.

OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES

(a)

As the non-road

or small off-road engine

ownel you are responsible fof

the performanco

of the required maintenance

listed in your operator's manual.

Techtronic Industries North America, Inc-, recommends that Vou retajn all re-

ceipts

covering maintenance on your

non-road or small off-road

engine, but

Techtronic

lndustries North America, lnc., cannot deny warianty solely for the

lack of receipts or for your failure

to ensure the performance

of all scheduled

maintenance. Any replacemont

part or service that is equivalent in performance

and durability may be used in non-waranty maintenance

or repatrs,

and shall

not reduce the waranty obligations of Techtronic lndustries

North America, Inc.

(b)

As the non-road

or small off-road engine owner,

you

should be aware, however,

that Techtronic Industries

North America, lnc., may deny

you

wa(anty coverage if

your non-road

or small off-road engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect,

impfoper

maintenance, or unapproved modifications.

(c)

You are responsible

for presenting your

non-road or small off-road

engine to an

authorized seruice

dealer as soon as a problem

exists. The watranty repairs

should

be completed

in a reasonable amo!nt of time, not to exceed

30 days.

lf you have

any

questions

regarding

your

waranty rights and responsibilities,

you

should

contact a Techtronic Industfies North America, Inc., Customer Representa-

tive

at 1-800-860-4050.

DEFECT WARRANW COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS:

(a)

The wafianty period

begins on the date the engine or equipment is delivered

an ultimate

purchase[

(b)

General Emissions Waranty Covefage. Techtronic Industries North Amefica,

Inc., warants to the ultimate

purchaser

and each

subsequent

purchaser

that your

non-road

or small off-road engine is designed,

built, and equipped atthe time of

sale

to conform with all applicable

regulations adopted by the California

Air Resources

Board

orthe United

States Environmental Protection Agency; and that it is

free

from

defects in materials

and

workmanshipwhich

causethe enginetofailto conform with

applicable regulations

lor a period

oftwo years

from

the date the non-road

or small

off-road

engine is

purchased

by the initial

purchase[

(c)

The warranty

on emissions-related

parts wjll be interpreted as follows: Any

warranted

part

that is not scheduled

for replacement as required in the Emissions

Maintenance

Schedule

and Warranty Paris List set forth below is warfanted for two

years.

lfany such

part

{including

any

pad

that is schedlled

only for regular

inspection)

fails during the period

of wairanty coverage, it will be repaired or replaced at any

RYOBI@ Authorized

Seruice

Centef at no

charge. Any such

part

repaired or replaced

under warranty will

wa(anted for the remaining warranty

period.

A statement

the effect of "repair

or replace as necessary" would not reduce the period

of war

ranty coverage.

Any warranted

part

that is scheduled for replacement as required

maintenance in the Emissions

lvaintenance Schedule

and Waranty Parts List is

waranted for the period

of time prior

to the first scheduled replacement

point

for

that part.

Any such part repaired

or replaced under watranty is waranted for the

remainder

of the period

priof

to the first scheduled replacement

pojnt,

and will be

repaired or replaced

at any HYOBI@ Authorized

Seruice Center for no charge until

that

reolacement ooint is reached.

Techtronic Industries North America,

Inc., shall remedy warranty defects at any

authorized RYOBI@ Authorized

SeNice Centef,

including any distribution

center

that may be franchised to s€ryice the subiect

engines.

Any diagnostic work done

at a RYOBI@ Authorized Seryice Center

shall be free of charge to the owner if such

work detefmines that a warranted

part

is defective. Any manufacturerapproved

equivalent

replacement

part

may be used for any

wa(anty maintenance or repairs

on emission-related

parts,

and must

be provided

free of charge to the owner if the

part is still under warranty. Techtronic

lndustries Nodh America, Inc., is liable fof

damages

to other engine

components caused

by the failure of a warranted

part

still under warranty.

Add-on

modified

paftsthatare

notoxempted bytheCaliforniaAk Besource

Board

may not be used.

The use of any non-exempted

add-on or modified

parts

will be

grounds

for disallowing awaranty claim. Techtronic Industri€s

North America, Inc.,

will not be liable to waffant failures of waranted parts

caused by the use of a non-

exemoted

add-on

or modified

oart.

The California Air Resources Board's Emission

Warranty Parts List specifically defines

the emission-related waranted parts.

{EPA'S

regulations do not include

a parts

list,

butthe EPAconsidersemission-related waranted Dartsto

lncllde allthe oarts listed

below) Techtronic Inoustries North America. Inc., will p.ovde any docunents that

describe its warranty

procedures

or policies

within five days upon requesi by the

California Air Resources Board.

EMISSIONS PARTS LIST

Emissions

parts

varyfrom

prcductto product.

Yo!remissions

control system waranty

applies to any of the following components that may be included on your product:

(1) Fuel lvietering

System

(i) Carburetor

and internal

parts (and/or pressure

regulator or flel injection

system).

(ii) Airlfuel ratio feedback and control

system.

(iii) Cold start enrichment system.

(iv) Fuel Tank.

(2) Air Induction System

(i) Controlled hot air intake system.

llil lntake manifold.

fiiil Air filter

(3) lgnition

System

(i) Spark Plugs.

. (ii) Magneto or electronic ignition

system.

{iii) Spark advance/retard system.

(4) Exhaust Gas Recirculation

(EGR)

System

(i) EGR valve body and

carburetor spacer,

if applicable.

(ii) EGR rate feedback and control system.

(5) Air lniection

System

(i) Airpumporpulsevalve.

(ii) Valves afiecting distribution of flow.

{iii) Distribution

manifold.

(6) Catalyst or Thermal

Reactor System

(i) Catalyticconverter

(ii) Thormal reactor

(iii) Exhaust

manifold.

(7) ParticulateControls

(i) Traps, filters,

precipitators,

and

any otherdevice used to capture

particulate

emEstons,

(8) Miscellaneous ltems Used in Above

Systems

(i) Electroniccontrols.

(ii) Vacuum, temperature,

and time sensitive valves

and switches.

(iii) Hoses, belts,

conn€ctors, and assemblies.

Techtronic

Industries North America,

Inc., will furnish with each new engine written

instructions for its maintenance

and use by the owner

The Emissions

Compliance Pedod refetred to on the Emissions Compliance label

indicates

the number of operating hours fof which the engine

has been shown to

meet Federal

emission requirements.

Category C=50 hours, B=125 hours, and

A=300 hours.

The

engine

exhaust

from

this

product contains

chemicals

known

the

state

california

"uu"" i"n""t, birth

defects

other

reproductive

harm'

r,11

OPERATOR'S

MANUAL

30cc

String

Trimmers

and

Brushcutters

cs3o

- RY30522/RY30923

ss3o

- RY3o542/RY30943

BCSo

- RY30562/RY30963

il'r o-'l MANUEL

D'UTILISATION

Taille-bordures

d ligne

d6broussailleuses

30 cc

Rvobio

is a registered

trademark

of Ryobi

Limited

used

under

license

TECHTRONIC

INDUSTRIES

NORTH

AMERICA'

INC'

1428

Pearman

Dairy

Road,

Anderson'

29625

Phone

-800-860-4050

www'ryobitools'com

ss30

RY30542/RY30943

BC30

RY30562/RY30963

taille-bordures

a 6t6 congu

fabriqu6

conform6ment a nos

strictes

normes

de fiabilit6,

simplicit6

d'emploi

et s6curit6

d'utilisation.

Correctement

entretenu,

cet outil vous donnera

des

ann6es

de fonctionnement

robuste

et sans

orobldme.

A AVEnftSSEMENT : Pour

r6duire les risques

de blessures,

l'utitisateur

doit tire

et vejiler

a bien

comprendre le

manuel

d'utilisation

avant d'utiliser

ce oroduit.

Merci

de votre

achat.

O PARTS

AND

SERVICE

Prior

to requesting

service

or purchasing

replacement

parts'

please

obtain

your model

and

serial

number

from

the

product

data

plate'

. MODEL

NUMBER

. SERIAL

NUMBER

. HOW

OBTAIN

REPLACEMENT

PARTS:

Rep|acementpanscannepurcnaseoon|ineatwww.ryobitools.comorbycal|ing

1-800-860-4050'Reptacementpartscana|sobeobtainedatoneofourAuthorized

Service

Centers'

. HOW

LOCATE

AUTHORIZED

SERVICE

CENTER:

Authorized

Service

Cente[ can

located

online

www.ryobitools'com

calling

1 -800-860-4050.

oHoWToOBTAINCUSTOMERoRTECHN|OALSUPPORT

ToobtainCustomerorTechnicalsupportp|easecontactusatl.S00-860-4050'

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