Page 3 - READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS; GENERAL SAFETY RULES
2 3 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 n For safe operation, read and understand all instruc-tions before using this product. Follow all safety instru...
Page 4 - SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
4 5 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR PRUNER USE n Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious injury. Kickback may occur when the moving chain con-tacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the chain in the cut. Contact at the upper...
Page 5 - SYMBOLS
4 5 SYMBOLS Gasoline and Oil Use unleaded gasoline intended for motor vehicle use with an octane rating of 87 [(R + M)/2] or higher. This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them...
Page 6 - SERVICE; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; SYMBOL
6 7 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 ...
Page 7 - FEATURES; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
6 7 FEATURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Engine displacement ....................................................................................................................................................... 30ccBar length .........................................................................
Page 9 - ATTACHING THE “J” BARRIER HANDLE; ASSEMBLY; INSTALLING THE SHOULDER STRAP
8 9 WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always disconnect the engine spark plug wire from the spark plug when assembling parts. ATTACHING THE “J” BARRIER HANDLE See Figure 2. n Hold the top and bottom clamp snugly in position on the shaft housing so that...
Page 10 - CHAIN OILER; INSTALLING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR
10 11 ASSEMBLY CHAIN OILER Add bar and chain oil in the chain oiler tank before starting the engine of the power head. FUELING AND REFUELING FUEL MIXTURE This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. Pre-mix unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle engine oil in ...
Page 11 - OPERATION; PREPARATION FOR PRUNER CUTTING
10 11 OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care-less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second issufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields, a hard hat, and safety shoes when operating tools. Failur...
Page 12 - OPERATING THE TRIMMER; LIMBING AND PRUNING
12 13 Fig. 8 n Work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw with a firm grip. Maintain secure footing and balance. n Keep the tree between you and the chain while limbing. Cut from side of tree opposite branch you are cutting. � n Do not cut from a ladder; this is extremely dangerous. Leave this opera...
Page 13 - TO ADVANCE THE CUTTING LINE
12 13 OPERATION Always operate trimmer at full throttle. Cut tall grass from the top down. This will prevent grass from wrapping around the shaft housing and string head which could cause damage from overheating. If grass becomes wrapped around the string head, STOP THE ENGINE, disconnect the spark ...
Page 14 - POSITION FOR STARTING; STARTING AND STOPPING
14 15 OPERATION STOP HALF CHOKE (B) FULL CHOKE (A) RUN (C) CHOKE LEVER Fig. 16 POSITION FOR STARTING See Figure 13. Lay the pruner on the ground and ensure that no objects or obstructions are in the immediate vicinity. Make sure nothing can come in contact with the bar and chain. Fig. 15 STARTER GRI...
Page 15 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE; MAINTENANCE
14 15 FLATS APPROX .050 IN. (1.25 mm) Fig. 18 Fig. 17 WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi 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 power tool operation or when b...
Page 16 - REPLACING THE BAR
16 17 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE BAR See Figures 19 - 24. WARNING: To avoid possible serious injury, stop engine before re-placing the bar, chain, or performing any maintenance operation. n Remove the bar nut and drivecase cover. n The bar contains a bar stud slot that fits over the bar stud. The bar...
Page 17 - IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT
16 17 Fig. 26 REMOVE CAP REPLACE CAP CHAIN OILER TANK IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT See Figure 25. If the chain turns at idle, the idle speed screw needs ad-justing on your trimmer engine. Turn the idle speed screw counterclockwise to reduce the idle RPM and stop the chain movement. If the saw chain still m...
Page 18 - CHAIN MAINTENANCE; HOW TO SHARPEN THE CUTTERS
18 19 MAINTENANCE CHAIN MAINTENANCE See Figure 27. For smooth and fast cutting, the chain needs to be main-tained properly. The following conditions indicate that the chain requires sharpening: n Wood chips are small and powdery n Chain must be forced through the wood during cutting n Chain cuts to ...
Page 19 - SPOOL REPLACEMENT
18 19 CAUTION: Dull or improperly sharpened chain can cause excessive engine speed during cutting which may result in severe engine damage. WARNING: Improper chain sharpening increases the potential of kickback. Failure to replace or repair damaged chain can cause serious injury. SPOOL REPLACEMENT N...
Page 20 - STRING REPLACEMENT
20 21 MAINTENANCE STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 34 - 36. Use only monofilament string. Use original manufacturer’s replacement string for best performance. n Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer. To remove the spool retainer: n Turn th...
Page 21 - SPARK ARRESTOR; FUEL CAP
20 21 Fig. 37 Fig. 38 MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND MUFFLER Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount of oil used, and/or your operating conditions, the exhaust port and muffler may become blocked with carbon deposits. If you notice a power loss with your gas powered tool, ...
Page 22 - TROUBLESHOOTING
22 23 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start. No spark. No fuel. Engine is flooded. Starter rope pulls harder now than when new. Check spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach the spark plug cap and lay spark plug on metal cylinder. Pull the starter rope and watch for spark at spark pl...
Page 23 - WARRANTY; LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
22 23 WARRANTY 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 fre...
Page 24 - CONTROL SYSTEMS NON-ROAD AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES; THE FOLLOWING CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD
24 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 Contr...
Page 25 - CALL US FIRST; For any questions about operating or maintaining your product,
24 25 WARRANTY EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED PARTS LIST Emissions Parts Inspect Before Clean Every Replace Clean Every Replace Every Each Use 5 Hours Every 25 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours or Yearly or Yearly CATALYTIC MUFFLER ASSEMBLY (RY52001A ONLY) ..........................................
Page 26 - CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65; • SERVICE; • MODEL NUMBER; OPERATOR’S MANUAL
983000-743 4-05 WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, ...
