Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES; READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Page 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to followall instructions listed below may result in electric shock,fire and/or serious personal injury. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS ■ For safe operation, read and understand all instructionsbefore using this product. Follo...
Page 4 - SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Page 4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TRIMMERUSE ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Replace string head if cracked, chipped, or damaged inany way. Be sure the string head or blade is properlyinstalled and securely fastened. Failure to do so cancause serious injury. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Make sure all guards, straps, de...
Page 5 - SYMBOLS
Page 5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning for safe operationof this product. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Symbol Precautions that involve your safety. . Read the Operator’s Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must r...
Page 6 - SERVICE; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Page 6 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 orserious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially haz...
Page 7 - UNPACKING; INSTRUCTIONS; SPECIFICATIONS
Page 7 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Carefully remove the product from the carton. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Inspect the product to make sure no breakage ordamage occurred during shipping. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Do not discard the packing material until you haveinspected and operated the product. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ If any parts are d...
Page 8 - FEATURES
Page 8 FEATURES Fig. 1a THROTTLE TRIGGER STARTER GRIP CHOKE LEVER FRONT HANDLE COUPLER DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING STRING HEAD CURVED SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR PRIMER BULB KNOB CS30 (RY30000, RY30000A, RY30021, RY30021A) REAR HANDLE
Page 10 - ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER; ASSEMBLY
Page 10 ATTACHING THE POWER HEAD TO THEATTACHMENT See Figure 2. WARNING: Never attach or adjust any attachment while power headis running. Failure to stop the engine can cause seriouspersonal injury. The attachment connects to the power head by means of acoupler device. 1. Loosen the knob on the cou...
Page 15 - OPERATION; FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER
Page 15 OPERATION FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER FUEL MIXTURE This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requirespre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. Pre-mix unleadedgasoline and 2-cycle engine oil in a clean 1 gallon containerapproved for gasoline. Recommended fuel: This engine is certified...
Page 18 - STARTING AND STOPPING
Page 18 STOP OPERATION Fig. 22 Fig. 21 THROTTLE TRIGGER IGNITION SWITCH STARTER GRIP THROTTLE TRIGGER IGNITION SWITCH STARTING INSTRUCTION LABEL PRIMER BULB STARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 21, 22, and 23. Trimmer should be on a flat, bare surface for starting. 1. Slowly press the primer bulb seven...
Page 19 - MAINTENANCE; SPOOL REPLACEMENT
Page 19 MAINTENANCE You can often make adjustments and repairs describedhere. For other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by anauthorized service dealer. SPOOL REPLACEMENT NEW PREWOUND SPOOL See Figures 24 and 25. If replacing string only, refer to “String Replacement” later inthis manual. Use only...
Page 20 - STRING REPLACEMENT
Page 20 STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 26, 27, and 28. Use only monofilament string. Use original manufacturer's replacement string for best performance. String Diameter: CS30 - .080 in. (2.0 mm) SS30 - .095 in. (2.4 mm) BC30 - .095 in. (2.4 mm) 1. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire. Ho...
Page 21 - SPARK ARRESTOR; REPLACING AND CLEANING AIR FILTER
Page 21 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT ANDMUFFLER Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount ofoil used, and/or your operating conditions, the exhaust portand muffler may become blocked with carbon deposits. Ifyou notice a power loss with your gas powered tool, aqualified service...
Page 23 - TROUBLESHOOTING
Page 23 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Check spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach the spark plug cap and lay spark plug onmetal cylinder. Pull the starter rope and watchfor spark at spark plug tip. ...
Page 25 - WARRANTY
Page 25 WARRANTY RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC. LIMITED WARRANTY FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSIONCONTROL SYSTEMS NONROAD AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Ryobi Technologies Inc. are pleased toexplain the Emission Contro...
Page 27 - NOTES
Page 28 - RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC.; • SERVICE; MODEL NUMBER
983000-401 RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson, SC 29622 Phone 1-800-860-4050 • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service,simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center...