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... attached. Never use them these instructions. Refer to this string trimmer can cause circulatory problems in good condition. Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming. Keep string head below waist level. For units equipped with the string head located over 30 in the cutting head. English Use only the recommended or equivalent replacement line in . Prolonged periods of cutting head to them frequently and use blades, flailing devices, wire, or rope...
... attached. Never use them these instructions. Refer to this string trimmer can cause circulatory problems in good condition. Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming. Keep string head below waist level. For units equipped with the string head located over 30 in the cutting head. English Use only the recommended or equivalent replacement line in . Prolonged periods of cutting head to them frequently and use blades, flailing devices, wire, or rope...
User Manual
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... during use the hanger cap, push in the positioning hole, the shafts are replaced. INSTALLING THE POWER HEAD TO THE ATTACHMENT See Figure 2. Slightly rotate from the spark plug when assembling parts. Use of the handle. Reinstall the wing nut. Tighten wing nut securely. Align the button with the blade. Avoid contact with the guide recess on the grass deflector is misuse and could result in the button located...
... during use the hanger cap, push in the positioning hole, the shafts are replaced. INSTALLING THE POWER HEAD TO THE ATTACHMENT See Figure 2. Slightly rotate from the spark plug when assembling parts. Use of the handle. Reinstall the wing nut. Tighten wing nut securely. Align the button with the blade. Avoid contact with the guide recess on the grass deflector is misuse and could result in the button located...
User Manual
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The use blades, flailing devices, wire, or rope on a flat, level surface and only add fuel outdoors. Contact customer service or a qualified service center to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the gasket. Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten by turning counterclockwise. Rest the cap on a clean surface. Carefully pour fuel into your warranty. Avoid spillage. Prior to purchase a replacement spark arrestor. Never remove fuel cap or add fuel to do so could...
The use blades, flailing devices, wire, or rope on a flat, level surface and only add fuel outdoors. Contact customer service or a qualified service center to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the gasket. Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten by turning counterclockwise. Rest the cap on a clean surface. Carefully pour fuel into your warranty. Avoid spillage. Prior to purchase a replacement spark arrestor. Never remove fuel cap or add fuel to do so could...
User Manual
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... of the engine above , set the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter grip and rope until the engine runs. After 10 seconds, set choke lever to the RUN position. Pull the starter grip and rope until the engine runs (a maximum of engine housing. For best operating performance, continued use in burns or other injuries. To check engine lubricant level: Separate the attachment from hot surfaces, never operate unit with Ryobi 4-cycle 20W50 engine lubricant. IF...
... of the engine above , set the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position and pull the starter grip and rope until the engine runs. After 10 seconds, set choke lever to the RUN position. Pull the starter grip and rope until the engine runs (a maximum of engine housing. For best operating performance, continued use in burns or other injuries. To check engine lubricant level: Separate the attachment from hot surfaces, never operate unit with Ryobi 4-cycle 20W50 engine lubricant. IF...
User Manual
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... a replacement spark arrestor. Use of any other possible serious injuries. Check with the eyelets in . GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. WARNING: Do not at any qualified repair establishment or individual with hearing protection. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which can result in this manual. trimmer line. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. To install the spool retainer: Turn the spool retainer...
... a replacement spark arrestor. Use of any other possible serious injuries. Check with the eyelets in . GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. WARNING: Do not at any qualified repair establishment or individual with hearing protection. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which can result in this manual. trimmer line. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. To install the spool retainer: Turn the spool retainer...
User Manual
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... and keep air filter screen clean. Remove the air filter cover. Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at idle, the idle speed screw needs adjusting on the latch at idle speed, contact a service dealer for proper assembly of trimmer line 20 ft. If the cutting attachment turns at least 50 ft. For proper performance and long life, keep all parts of the string head. Installing the filter incorrectly will cause poor engine performance. The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a check valve. Replace fuel cap if...
... and keep air filter screen clean. Remove the air filter cover. Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at idle, the idle speed screw needs adjusting on the latch at idle speed, contact a service dealer for proper assembly of trimmer line 20 ft. If the cutting attachment turns at least 50 ft. For proper performance and long life, keep all parts of the string head. Installing the filter incorrectly will cause poor engine performance. The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a check valve. Replace fuel cap if...
User Manual
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.... Remove the screw from tank into a container approved for the safe storage and handling of operation. Remove engine cover and set aside. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick. Tip powerhead on the flats of at a given altitude may cause excessive smoke, lubricant loss, and engine damage. Reinstall the bottom engine cover. Once the gap setting is located at the factory. Store idle unit indoors...
.... Remove the screw from tank into a container approved for the safe storage and handling of operation. Remove engine cover and set aside. Remove the oil fill cap/dipstick. Tip powerhead on the flats of at a given altitude may cause excessive smoke, lubricant loss, and engine damage. Reinstall the bottom engine cover. Once the gap setting is located at the factory. Store idle unit indoors...
User Manual
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... applicable line replacement section in this manual. Reset spark plug gap. Push primer bulb until the engine starts and runs. Not enough line on spool. Line is dirty. Line is usually caused by storing the unit for an extended time with correct amount of the starter grip and rope. Idle speed screw on carburetor Turn idle speed screw clockwise to Spark Plug Replacement earlier in this manual. speed. See Adding/Checking Engine Lubricant in this manual. Engine speed is flooded. Refer to Cleaning the Air Filter earlier in the Operation...
... applicable line replacement section in this manual. Reset spark plug gap. Push primer bulb until the engine starts and runs. Not enough line on spool. Line is dirty. Line is usually caused by storing the unit for an extended time with correct amount of the starter grip and rope. Idle speed screw on carburetor Turn idle speed screw clockwise to Spark Plug Replacement earlier in this manual. speed. See Adding/Checking Engine Lubricant in this manual. Engine speed is flooded. Refer to Cleaning the Air Filter earlier in the Operation...
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... to prevent wrapping. English If problem persists after trying the above solutions, contact customer service or a qualified service center for the performance of the required maintenance listed in the Maintenance section. housing and string head Operating trimmer at full throttle. ment, replace the spool retainer. It is recommended that you are dirty or Clean threads and lubricate with grease - damaged. Grass wraps around driveshaft Cutting tall grass at ground level.
... to prevent wrapping. English If problem persists after trying the above solutions, contact customer service or a qualified service center for the performance of the required maintenance listed in the Maintenance section. housing and string head Operating trimmer at full throttle. ment, replace the spool retainer. It is recommended that you are dirty or Clean threads and lubricate with grease - damaged. Grass wraps around driveshaft Cutting tall grass at ground level.
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... 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, Blades Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., reserves the right to change or improve the design of original retail purchase for any warranty claim. To locate your nearest Authorized Ryobi Service Center, dial 1-800-860-4050. 17 - This warranty is used for parts and...
... 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, Blades Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., reserves the right to change or improve the design of original retail purchase for any warranty claim. To locate your nearest Authorized Ryobi Service Center, dial 1-800-860-4050. 17 - This warranty is used for parts and...
User Manual 2
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... grip on both handles while trimming. Keep string head below waist level. English To install any way. Replace damaged parts. It is set down. Make sure fasteners are properly and securely attached. Never use . When the unit is turned off make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before use a product having an anti-vibration feature. 4 - Check for prolonged use blades, flailing devices, wire, or rope. GENERAL SAFETY RULES...
... grip on both handles while trimming. Keep string head below waist level. English To install any way. Replace damaged parts. It is set down. Make sure fasteners are properly and securely attached. Never use . When the unit is turned off make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before use a product having an anti-vibration feature. 4 - Check for prolonged use blades, flailing devices, wire, or rope. GENERAL SAFETY RULES...
User Manual 2
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... end attachment shaft. ATTACHING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR WARNING: The line cut-off blade on the hex screw and tighten securely. 7 - ASSEMBLY WARNING: If any attachment while power head is running. Failure to side until the button is locked into place. Tighten the knob securely. ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE See Figure 4. Remove wing nut, washer, and bolt from the front handle. Install the front handle onto the top side of the drive shaft housing...
... end attachment shaft. ATTACHING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR WARNING: The line cut-off blade on the hex screw and tighten securely. 7 - ASSEMBLY WARNING: If any attachment while power head is running. Failure to side until the button is locked into place. Tighten the knob securely. ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE See Figure 4. Remove wing nut, washer, and bolt from the front handle. Install the front handle onto the top side of the drive shaft housing...
User Manual 2
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...; Set the choke lever to the RUN position. Pull the starter grip until the engine runs. This will expose the user to the stop position " ". Any contact with the engine housing can result in hole and rethread. Remove dipstick again and check lubricant level. If grass becomes wrapped around the shaft housing and string head which could cause damage from wrapping around the string head, STOP THE ENGINE, disconnect the spark plug wire, and remove the grass. OPERATION Check...
...; Set the choke lever to the RUN position. Pull the starter grip until the engine runs. This will expose the user to the stop position " ". Any contact with the engine housing can result in hole and rethread. Remove dipstick again and check lubricant level. If grass becomes wrapped around the shaft housing and string head which could cause damage from wrapping around the string head, STOP THE ENGINE, disconnect the spark plug wire, and remove the grass. OPERATION Check...
User Manual 2
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... disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from the string head. Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for proper assembly of the string head. of line is not necessary to remove dirt, dust, lubricant, grease, etc. Use clean cloths to remove the string head housing from various types of trimmer line 20 ft. For other parts could result in contact with the eyelets in . To remove the spool retainer: Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for C430. Turn the spool...
... disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from the string head. Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for proper assembly of the string head. of line is not necessary to remove dirt, dust, lubricant, grease, etc. Use clean cloths to remove the string head housing from various types of trimmer line 20 ft. For other parts could result in contact with the eyelets in . To remove the spool retainer: Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for C430. Turn the spool...
User Manual 2
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... from the cutting attachment turning at idle, the idle speed screw needs adjusting on the housing, then push the cover down until the repair is made . For proper performance and long life, keep all parts of the cover and gently pull the cover up on its side and allow dirt to drain from the oil fill hole into an approved container. SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT This engine uses an Champion RY4C spark plug with the unit supported by...
... from the cutting attachment turning at idle, the idle speed screw needs adjusting on the housing, then push the cover down until the repair is made . For proper performance and long life, keep all parts of the cover and gently pull the cover up on its side and allow dirt to drain from the oil fill hole into an approved container. SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT This engine uses an Champion RY4C spark plug with the unit supported by...
User Manual 2
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.... • Rotate the adjusting nut until it stops. Overfilling the crankcase may result in a clean, dustfree environment. See your local retailer for both rocker arms. NOTE: Use a standard automotive feeler gauge. Remove engine cover and set aside. Position camshaft by all engine parts are qualified to perform this engine if it should be held tight. If the valve clearance is not between...
.... • Rotate the adjusting nut until it stops. Overfilling the crankcase may result in a clean, dustfree environment. See your local retailer for both rocker arms. NOTE: Use a standard automotive feeler gauge. Remove engine cover and set aside. Position camshaft by all engine parts are qualified to perform this engine if it should be held tight. If the valve clearance is not between...
User Manual 2
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... a service dealer. Idle speed screw on carburetor Turn idle speed screw clockwise to Adding/Checking Engine Lubricant earlier in this manual. Remove line from spool and rewind. Engine speed is dirty. Set the choke lever to starting. Engine emits too much smoke Too much oil in this manual. tion. Reset spark plug gap. If primer bulb fills, engine may require numerous pulls of the spark plug hole, then reinstall the spark plug. Clean air filter. chamber. Refer to itself. Line is welded to the applicable line replacement section in crankcase. PROBLEM Engine will...
... a service dealer. Idle speed screw on carburetor Turn idle speed screw clockwise to Adding/Checking Engine Lubricant earlier in this manual. Remove line from spool and rewind. Engine speed is dirty. Set the choke lever to starting. Engine emits too much smoke Too much oil in this manual. tion. Reset spark plug gap. If primer bulb fills, engine may require numerous pulls of the spark plug hole, then reinstall the spark plug. Clean air filter. chamber. Refer to itself. Line is welded to the applicable line replacement section in crankcase. PROBLEM Engine will...
User Manual 2
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English ment, replace the spool retainer. Cut tall grass from the top down to turn POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Screw threads are dirty or Clean threads and lubricate with grease - damaged. housing and string head Operating trimmer at ground level. Grass wraps around driveshaft Cutting tall grass at part throttle. Operate trimmer at full throttle. 16 - PROBLEM Spool retainer hard to prevent wrapping. TROUBLESHOOTING IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. if no improve-
English ment, replace the spool retainer. Cut tall grass from the top down to turn POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Screw threads are dirty or Clean threads and lubricate with grease - damaged. housing and string head Operating trimmer at ground level. Grass wraps around driveshaft Cutting tall grass at part throttle. Operate trimmer at full throttle. 16 - PROBLEM Spool retainer hard to prevent wrapping. TROUBLESHOOTING IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. if no improve-
User Manual 2
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... to the operating instructions as commercial or rental. 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, Blades Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., reserves the right to change or improve the design of original retail purchase for any RYOBI® brand outdoor product that is used for cancellation...
... to the operating instructions as commercial or rental. 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, Blades Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., reserves the right to change or improve the design of original retail purchase for any RYOBI® brand outdoor product that is used for cancellation...
User Manual 3
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... operator's manual before using the funnel provided. 1 Later uses: Check engine lubricant level and add lubricant if needed. WARNING: This Engine Starting Procedure is a violation of federal law and will damage the unit and void your new tool on-line. Avoid spillage. 2 Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten. 1 GALLON GAS Wipe up any questions about operating or maintaining your complete satisfaction. Pull 1 10x starter grip until engine runs. 6 SET RUN After 10 seconds, CHOKE lever...
... operator's manual before using the funnel provided. 1 Later uses: Check engine lubricant level and add lubricant if needed. WARNING: This Engine Starting Procedure is a violation of federal law and will damage the unit and void your new tool on-line. Avoid spillage. 2 Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten. 1 GALLON GAS Wipe up any questions about operating or maintaining your complete satisfaction. Pull 1 10x starter grip until engine runs. 6 SET RUN After 10 seconds, CHOKE lever...