Page 2 - MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR PURCHASE!
2 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 � General Safety Rules .............................................................................................
Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES; READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using this product. Follow ...
Page 4 - SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES; SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TRIMMER
4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TRIMMER USE Replace string head if cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way. Be sure the string head or blade is properly installed and securely fastened. Failure to do so can cause serious injury. Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors, and han...
Page 5 - SYMBOLS
5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning for safe operation of this product. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety. Read the Operator’s Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and un...
Page 6 - SERVICE; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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...
Page 7 - FEATURES; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
7 FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Weight - (without fuel) CS30 ..................................................................................................................................................................10.7 lbs. SS30 ...............................................................
Page 9 - KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMER
9 ASSEMBLY FEATURES KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMER See Figures 1a - 1c. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all op...
Page 10 - ASSEMBLY
10 INSTALLING THE POWER HEAD TO THE ATTACHMENT 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 attachment connects to the power head by means of a coupler device. Loosen the knob o...
Page 14 - REMOVING THE STRAIGHT SHAFT GRASS; OPERATION
14 ASSEMBLY REMOVING THE STRAIGHT SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR AND STRING HEAD See Figures 10 - 13. Align the slot in the flanged washer with the slot in the gear head. Place the gear head locking tool through the slot in the flanged washer and gear head. R e m o v e t h e s t r i n g h e a d a s s e...
Page 15 - FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER; OPERATING THE TRIMMER
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 operate ...
Page 17 - CUTTING TECHNIQUE - BLADE
17 Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects such as glass, rocks, concrete, fencing, wire, wood, metal, etc. Never use blades near sidewalks, fencing, posts, build- ings or other immovable objects. Never use a blade after hitting a hard object without first inspecting it for damage. Do...
Page 18 - STARTING AND STOPPING
18 OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 21 - 22. Trimmer should be on a flat, bare surface for starting. The starting method differs depending on whether the engine is cold or warm.To start a cold engine: Slowly press the primer bulb seven (7) times. Rotate the choke dial clockwise to the...
Page 19 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL MAINTENANCE
19 MAINTENANCE Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the string head and turn the spool retainer clockwise to remove. Remove the empty spool from the string head. Keep the spring attached to the spool. � Make sure the two strings are captured in the slots op-posite each othe...
Page 20 - STRING REPLACEMENT; C L E A N I N G T H E E X H A U S T P O R T A N D
20 SPOOL SLOTS PULL STRINGS TO SECURE SLOTS HOOK STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 25 - 27. Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the string head and turn the spool retainer clockwise to remove. Remove the spool from the string head. NOTE: Keep the spring attached to the spool. R...
Page 21 - CLEANING THE AIR FILTER SCREEN; FUEL CAP
21 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE AIR FILTER SCREEN See Figures 28 - 29. For proper performance and long life, keep air filter screen clean. Remove the hex nut, wavy washer, flat washer, and choke dial cover. Brush the air filter screen lightly to clean. Reinstall the choke dial cover, flat washer, ...
Page 22 - TROUBLESHOOTING
22 IDLEADJUSTMENTSCREW 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 p...
Page 23 - THIS PRODUCT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A CATALYST MUFFLER; WARRANTY
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 trimm...
Page 24 - LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
24 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...
Page 26 - TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC.; OPERATOR’S MANUAL; 0cc String Trimmers and Brushcutter; CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65; PARTS AND SERVICE; • MODEL NUMBER; HOW TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT PARTS:; Replacement parts can be purchased online at; HOW TO LOCATE AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER:; Authorized Service Centers can be located online at; HOW TO OBTAIN CUSTOMER OR TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Phone 1-800-860-4050 www.ryobitools.com OPERATOR’S MANUAL 30cc String Trimmers and Brushcutter CS30 — RY30524SS30 — RY30544BC30 — RY30564 Ryobi ® is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited used under license. 98700...