Ryobi RY30130- Manuals

6 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic-ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: SAVE THE...

7 THROTTLE TRIGGER STARTER GRIP AND ROPE FRONT HANDLE COUPLER DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING STRING HEAD GRASS DEFLECTOR PRIMER BULB KNOB REAR HANDLE TRIGGER LOCK BLADE KNOB BLADE GUARD EDGER ATTACHMENT SHAFT END CAP WHEEL GEAR HEAD DEBRIS FLAP FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Weight (without fuel) ...............

9 I N S TA L L I N G A N AT TA C H M E N T T O T H E POWER HEAD See Figure 2. WARNING: Never install, remove, or adjust any attachment while power head is running. Failure to stop the engine can cause serious personal injury. The attachments connect to the power head by means of a coupler device.  ...

10 ATTACHING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR See Figure 4. 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.  Remove the hex screw, flat washer, lock washer, and wing nut from the grass deflector.�  Pr...

11 OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 5 - 7. 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 th...

12 DANGEROUS CUTTING AREA Fig. 9 BEST CUTTING AREA Fig. 10 LINE TRIMMING CUT-OFF BLADE DIRECTION OF ROTATION ADVANCING TRIMMER CUTTING LINE String advance is controlled by tapping the string head on grass while running engine at full throttle.  Run engine at full throttle.  Tap the spool retainer ...

13 WARNING: 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. TRIMMER CUTTING TIPS See Figures 9 -10.  Avoid hot surfaces by alw...

14 OPERATION WARNING: 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. WARNING: Before...

15 MAINTENANCE Fig. 14 SPOOL RETAINER Fig. 15 SPRING SLOTS STRING HEAD EYELETS SHAFT SPOOL REPLACEMENT (NEW PREWOUND SPOOL) See Figures 14 - 15. If replacing string only, refer to String Replacement later in this manual.Use only monofilament string. For best performance, use original manufacturer’s ...

16 STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 16 - 18. Use only monofilament string. For best performance, use original manufacturer’s replacement string.String Diameter: .080 in. (2.0 mm)  Stop the engine; disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer.  Turn the spool re...

18 MAINTENANCE EDGER BLADE REPLACEMENT See Figures 21 - 24. Replace blades that are damaged or worn.Stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire or discon-nect from the power supply.Always make sure the blade is correctly installed and se-curely fastened before each use.  Align the slot in the up...

19 MAINTENANCE DEBRIS FLAP REPLACEMENT See Figure 25. Replace the debris flap if it is worn.  Using a 10 mm wrench or socket, remove the retaining nuts, washers, and debris flap.  Install the new debris flap. This replacement part is avail-able from the place of purchase, or by calling 1-800-242-4...

20 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 on metal cylinder. Pull the rope and watch for spark at spark plug tip. If there i...

21 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER. TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no improvement, replace the spool retainer. 1. Cut tall grass from the top down to prevent wrapping. 2. Operate trim...

22 WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., warrants to the original retail purchaser that this RYOBI ® brand outdoor product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at Techtronic Industries North America, Inc.’s, discret...

23 WARRANTY TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS NON-ROAD AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., are pl...

983000-903 11-9-05 (REV:00) TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Phone 1-800-860-4050 www.ryobitools.com • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Authorized Serv...