Ryobi CS30 RY30020B- User Manual

Page 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: SAV...

Page 7 FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Weight - (without fuel) CS30 .................................................................................................................................................... 10.7 lbs. (4.9 kg.) SS30 .............................................................

Page 9 ASSEMBLY FEATURES KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMER See Figures 1a - 1c. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all ope rating features and safety rules. ERGONOMIC DESIGN The design of the trimmer provides for easy handling. It is designed for comfort and ease of grasp when o...

Page 10 INSTALLING THE POWER HEAD TO THE ATTACHMENT See Figure 2. WARNING: Never install or adjust any attachment while power head is running. Failure to stop the engine can cause serious personal injury. The attachment connects to the power head by means of a coupler device. n Loosen the knob on th...

Page 14 ASSEMBLY REMOVING THE STRAIGHT SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR AND STRING HEAD See Figures 10 - 13. n Align the slot in the flanged washer with the slot in the gear head. n Place the gear head locking tool through the slot in the flanged washer and gear head. n Remove the string head assembly. n Remov...

Page 15 FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER FUEL MIXTUREThis product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. Pre-mix unleaded gaso-line and 2-cycle engine oil in a clean 1 gallon container ap-proved for gasoline.Recommended fuel: This engine is certified to ope...

Page 17 n Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects such as glass, rocks, concrete, fencing, wire, wood, metal, etc. n Never use blades near sidewalks, fencing, posts, build- ings or other immovable objects. n Never use a blade after hitting a hard object without first inspecting it for damag...

Page 18 OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 21 - 23. TO START A COLD ENGINE:DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine starts and runs. n Lay the trimmer on a flat, bare surface. n PRIME - Press the primer bulb 7 times. n SET the start lever to the START position. n PULL the rope u...

Page 19 MAINTENANCE Fig. 24 SPOOL RETAINER Fig. 25 SPRING SLOTS STRING HEAD EYELETS SHAFT n Remove the empty spool from the string head. Keep the spring attached to the spool. n To install the new spool, make sure the two strings are captured in the slots opposite each other on the new spool. Make s...

Page 20 To install the spool retainer: n Turn the spool retainer clockwise for model CS30. Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for models SS30 and BC30. n Pull the strings again to rotate the spool into cutting position. Push the spool retainer down while pulling on string(s) to manually advanc...

Page 22 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 the...

Page 23 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 ...

Page 24 LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Ryobi Technologies, Inc. warrants to the original retail purchaser that this Ryobi Technologies, Inc. product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at Ryobi Technologies, Inc.’s discretion, any defective product free of ch...

Page 25 WARRANTY RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, 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 Ryobi Technologies, Inc. are pleased to explain the Emission C...

983000-772 4-05 TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622 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...