Ryobi RY41002A- Manuals

Page 3 - READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS; GENERAL SAFETY RULES; SPECIFIC TRIMMER SAFETY RULES

Page 3 WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY RULES n Clear the work area before each use. Remove all ob- ject...

Page 4 - SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

Page 4 ELECTRICAL SAFETY RULES n Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. n Do not abuse the power cord. Never carry the product by the cord. Never yank the plug out of the receptacle. Keep the cord away from heat, oil...

Page 5 - SYMBOLS

Page 5 Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety. . Ricochet Thrown objects can cause severe injury. Wear protective clothing and boots. Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this product. Keep Bystanders Away Keep...

Page 6 - SERVICE; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Page 6 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 or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous...

Page 7 - MOTOR; DRIVE SHAFT AND CUTTING HEAD; PACKING LIST; SPECIFICATIONS

Page 7 MOTOR Motor Type ......................................................................................................................................................... 120 V ACOperating RPM........................................................................................................

Page 8 - FEATURES

Page 8 Fig. 1 TOP-MOUNTED MOTOR The top-mounted motor improves balance and is lo-cated away from the dust and debris of the cutting area. CORD RETAINER The cord retainer helps prevent accidental unplugging of the extension cord. DUAL LINE The dual line permits more efficient and aggressive cutting. ...

Page 9 - ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE; ASSEMBLY

Page 9 CONNECTING THE ATTACHMENT TO THE UPPER SHAFT See Figure 2. The coupler connects the attachment to the upper shaft. Follow these steps to connect the attachment to the up-per shaft. n Loosen the knob by turning it counterclockwise. n Remove the end cap from the attachment shaft. n Align the bu...

Page 10 - ATTACHING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR; EXTENSION CORD RETAINER; METHOD OF SECURING EXTENSIONCORD

Page 10 Fig. 4 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. Follow these steps to attach the grass deflector. n Slide the grass deflector onto...

Page 11 - CUTTING TIPS; OPERATION

Page 11 WARNING: The product may throw objects during operation, caus-ing injury to the operator or to bystanders. Always wear suitable eye protection, boots, gloves, and long, heavy pants while operating the product. STARTING AND STOPPING THE TRIMMER See Figure 7. n To start the trimmer: Press the ...

Page 12 - A D VA N C I N G

Page 12 Fig. 9 Fig. 10 RETAINING CAP RETAINING CAP LINE n The tip of the cutting line will wear during use; this reduces the cutting swath. If the line is not advanced occasionally, it will wear down to the eyelet. When the trimmer stops, the line tends to relax and may retract into the trimmer head...

Page 13 - GRASS DEFLECTOR LINE TRIMMING CUT-

Page 13 CUT OFF BLADE This trimmer is equipped with a cut-off blade on the grass deflector. For best cutting, advance string until it is trimmed to length by the cut-off blade. Advance string whenever you hear the engine running faster than normal. This will maintain best performance and keep string...

Page 14 - LOWER AREA; MAINTENANCE

Page 14 WARNING: Use only identical Ryobi replacement parts when ser-vicing this product. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. CLEANING THE TRIMMER Release the trigger, allow the trimmer to coast to a stop, and unplug the trimmer before cleaning. n Clean the exterior o...

Page 15 - REPLACING THE SPOOL

Page 15 n Wind the line counterclockwise around the spool fol-lowing arrows on spool. Do not overfill. NOTE: After winding the line, there should be about 6 in. (152 mm) between the wound line and the outside edge of the spool. n Secure the line temporarily by pushing it into one of the slotted tabs...

Page 16 - TROUBLESHOOTING

Page 16 1. Lubricate with a silicone spray.2. Install more line (Refer to “Replacing the Cut- ting Line” earlier in this manual). 3. Pull lines while alternately pressing down on and releasing spool retainer. 4. Remove line from spool and rewind (Refer to “Replacing the Cutting Line” earlier in this...

Page 17 - ACCESSORIES

Page 17 WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed above could result in serious personal injury. REPLACEMENT PARTS String Head (RH Thread) .080 in. (2 mm) ......................................................................................................... DA03001ASpool & Lin...

Page 18 - Series

• SERVICE Now that you have purchased your product, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-860-4050 for your nearest Authorized Service Center. • MOD...