Page 2 - READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS; GENERAL SAFETY RULES; TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Safety .................................................................................................................................................................... 2 - 3 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Symbols ...............................................................................................
Page 3 - SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TRIMMER USE; SAFETY
3 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevententanglement in any moving parts. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Keep all bystanders, children and pets at least 15 m(50 ft) away. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill or underthe influence of alcohol, drugs or medication. ■ ■ ■ ■...
Page 4 - SYMBOLS
4 Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Properinterpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Symbol Indicates danger, warning or caution. It meansa...
Page 5 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
5 The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanationswith them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate anydanger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitute...
Page 6 - FEATURES; INSTRUCTIONS; UNPACKING
6 FEATURES Fig. 1 THROTTLE TRIGGER SILENCER GUARD STARTER GRIP CHOKE LEVER THROTTLE CONTROL AND REAR HANDLE FRONT HANDLE DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING STRING HEAD GRASS DEFLECTOR IGNITION SWITCH INSTRUCTIONS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Carefully remove the product from the carton. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Inspect the product to make sure no ...
Page 7 - ASSEMBLY; SILENCER GUARD ASSEMBLY
7 Fig. 3 SCREWS SILENCER GUARD REAR HOUSING BENT END OF SILENCER GUARD OPENING IN REAR HOUSING ASSEMBLY WING NUT FRONT HANDLE BOLT Fig. 2 FRONT HANDLESee Figure 2. 1. Remove the front handle, bolt and wing nut from the Owner’s Kit. 2. Install the front handle onto the top side of the drive shaft hou...
Page 8 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:
8 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: EDGER GUIDE ASSEMBLYSee Figure 4. 1. Assemble the two plastic pieces of the edger guide together using the short bolt, flat washer, lock washerand wing nut. 2. Slide the edger guide to adjust it to the desired trimming length. 3. Tighten the wing nut securely. GRASS DEFLECTO...
Page 9 - FILLING THE TANK; WARNING; FUEL AND REFUELLING; HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY; OPERATION
9 FILLING THE TANK 1. Clean surface round fuel cap to prevent contamination. 2. Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel from escaping around the cap. 3. Carefully pour fuel mixture into the tank. Avoid spillage. 4. Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the gasket. 5....
Page 10 - OPERATING THE TRIMMER; ADVANCING THE STRING MANUALLY; CUTTING TIPS
10 BEST CUTTING AREA DANGEROUS CUTTING AREA Fig. 8 OPERATION OPERATING THE TRIMMER See Figure 7. Hold the trimmer with the right hand on the trigger handleand the left hand on the left handle. Keep a firm grip withboth hands while in operation. Trimmer should be held at acomfortable position with th...
Page 12 - STARTING AND STOPPING; TO START A COLD ENGINE:
12 1 IGNITION SWITCH I = ON TO RUN O = OFF TO STOP Fig. 12 THROTTLE TRIGGER THROTTLE INTERLOCK STARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 12 and 13. OPERATION TO START A COLD ENGINE: 1. Lay trimmer on a flat, bare surface. Move switch to “I” (RUN) position. NOTE: Unit is equipped with a positive on-off switc...
Page 13 - MAINTENANCE
13 You may make adjustments and repairs described here. Forother repairs, have the trimmer serviced by an authorisedservicing dealer. SPOOL REPLACEMENT EZ LINE™ TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM NEW PRE-WOUND SPOOLSee Figures 14 and 15. If replacing string only, refer to “String Replacement” later inthis manual. U...
Page 14 - SPARK ARRESTER
14 STRING REPLACEMENTSee Figures 16, 17, 18 and 19. 1 Stop the engine and disconnect the sparking plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spoolretainer. Turn anticlockwise. 2 Remove the spool from the string head. NOTE: Keep the spring attached to the spool. Remove anyold string remaining on...
Page 15 - SPARKING PLUG; Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for; REPLACING AND CLEANING AIR FILTER; Remove the air filter cover by pushing down on the latch; Remove the filter and clean it in warm soapy water.; FUEL CAP
15 The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a checkvalve. A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine perfor-mance. If performance improves when the fuel cap isloosened, the check valve may be faulty or the filterclogged. Replace fuel cap if required. SPARKING PLUG This engine uses a Cham...
Page 16 - TROUBLESHOOTING
16 TROUBLESHOOTING P R O B L E M P R O B L E M P R O B L E M P R O B L E M P R O B L E M P O S S I B L E C A U S E P O S S I B L E C A U S E P O S S I B L E C A U S E P O S S I B L E C A U S E P O S S I B L E C A U S E S O L U T I O N S O L U T I O N S O L U T I O N S O L U T I O N S O L U T I O N I...
Page 18 - EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY; WARRANTY; GUARANTEE – STATEMENT
18 SOUND POWER/PRESSURE AND HANDLE VIBRATION CHART FOR TRIMMERS /BRUSHCUTTERS Information on Noise Emission per European Machine Safety Directive 98/37/EC. The individual equipment listed was operated in a manner consistent with normal working conditions. The A-weighted sound pressure level (LpA) at...
Page 19 - NOTES
Page 20 - Ryobi Technologies GmbH; Ryobi Technologies; Ryobi Technologies Australia PTY Limited
983000-2052-03 OPERATOR’S MANUALTrimmerF2035UT70123 Ryobi Technologies GmbH Itterpark 7 D-40724 Hilden Germany Tel.: +49 (0)2103 / 29 58 0 Fax : +49 (0)2103 / 29 58 29 [email protected] Ryobi Technologies Customer Services Anvil House Tuns Lane Henley-on-Thames RG9 1SA UK Homelite / R.T.S.A BP 50012...