Ryobi CS26, SS26, RY28020, RY28040 User Manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

MANUEL D’UTILISATION

MANUAL DEL OPERADOR

26CC STRING TRIMMERS

TAILLE-BORDURES À LIGNE DE 26 CC RECORTADORAS DE HILO 26 CC

ALL VERSIONS

TOUTES LES VERSIONS

TODAS LAS VERSIONES

CS26

RY28020

SS26

RY28040

Your trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.

Thank you for your purchase.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Ce taille-bordures a été conçu et fabriqué conformément à nos strictes normes de fiabilité, simplicité d’emploi et sécurité d’utilisation. Correctement entretenu, cet outil vous donnera des années de fonctionnement robuste et sans problème.

AVERTISSEMENT : Pour réduire les risques de blessures, l’utilisateur doit lire et veiller à bien comprendre le manuel d’utilisation avant d’employer ce produit.

Merci de votre achat.

Su nueva recortadora ha sido diseñado y fabricado de conformidad con nuestras estrictas normas para brindar fiabilidad, facilidad de uso y seguridad para el operador. Con el debido cuidado, le brindará muchos años de sólido funcionamiento y sin problemas.

ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer y comprender el manual del operador antes de usar este producto.

Le agradecemos su compra.

CONSERVER CE MANUEL POUR

GUARDE ESTE MANUAL PARA

FUTURE RÉFÉRENCE

FUTURAS CONSULTAS

See this fold-out section for all of the figures referenced­ in the operator’s manual.

Consulter l’encart à volets afin d’examiner toutes les figures mentionnées dans le manuel d’utilisation.

Consulte esta sección desplegable para ver todas las figuras a las que se hace referencia en el manual del operador.

Fig. 1

 

 

 

H

 

I

A - Reel-Easy™ tap advance string head

 

 

E

F G

 

 

(avance de la ligne de coupe à tapant

 

D

 

 

Reel-Easy™, sistema de avance de hilo por

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

golpe Reel-Easy™)

 

 

 

 

 

 

B - Drive shaft housing (tube de l’arbre moteur,

 

 

 

 

 

J

alojamiento del eje de impulsión)

 

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C - Coupler (coupleur, acoplador)

 

 

L

K

 

 

 

 

 

D - Front handle (poignée avant, mango

 

 

 

 

 

delantero)

 

 

 

 

 

 

E - Strap hanger (dispositif d’accrochage,

B

 

 

 

 

I

colgador para la correa)

 

M

 

 

 

F - Stop switch (l’interrupteur d’arrêt, interruptor

 

 

 

 

H

 

 

 

 

 

de parada)

 

 

 

 

F

 

G - Trigger lock-out (verrouillage de gâchette,

 

 

 

 

G

seguro del gatillo)

 

CS26

 

 

E

N

 

D

 

H - Starter handle and rope (poignée du lanceur

 

 

 

et corde, mango del arrancador y cuerda)

 

 

 

 

 

 

I - Primer bulb (poire d’amorçage, bomba de

 

 

 

C

 

J

cebado)

 

 

 

 

K

J - Fuel cap (bouchon de carburant, tapa del

 

 

 

 

 

L

tanque)

A

 

 

 

 

 

K - Rear handle (poignée arrière, mango trasero)

 

 

 

 

 

 

L - Throttle trigger (gâchette d’accélérateur,

 

B

 

 

 

 

gatillo del acelerador)

 

 

 

 

M

 

M- Knob (bouton, perilla)

 

 

 

 

 

 

N - Curved shaft grass deflector (déflecteur

 

 

 

 

 

 

d’herbe d’arbre courbe, deflector de pasto del

 

 

 

 

SS26

eje curvo)

 

O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

O - Straight shaft grass deflector (déflecteur

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

d’herbe d’arbre droit, deflector de pasto para

 

 

 

 

 

 

eje recto)

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

Fig. 2

DUAL SPOOLFIXED LINE STRING HEAD

REEL-EASY™ TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM

INSERT

AVANCE DE LA LIGNE DE COUPE À TAPANT

BOBINE À FIL FIXE DUAL SPOOLTM

REEL-EASY™

INSERTO PARA CABEZAL DEL HILO CON

SISTEMA DE AVANCE DE HILO POR GOLPE

LÍNEA FIJA DUAL SPOOL™

REEL-EASY™

 

 

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Fig. 3

B

C

D

 

 

 

 

 

A

 

 

 

F

G E

A - Button (bouton, botón)

B - Guide recess (logement guide, hueco guía) C - Coupler (coupleur, acoplador)

D - Power head shaft (arbre du bloc moteur, eje del cabezal motor)

E - Knob (bouton, perilla)

F - Positioning hole (trou de positionnement, orificio de posicionamiento)

G - Trimmer attachment (accessoire taillebordures, aditamento para recortar)

Ryobi CS26, SS26, RY28020, RY28040 User Manual

Fig.4

D

 

 

C

B

A

A - Button (bouton, botón)

B - Secondary hole (trou secondaire, orificio secundario)

C - Hole (trou, orificio)

D - Hanger cap (capuchon de suspension, tapa de suspensión)

Fig. 5 B

A

C D

A - Bolt (boulon, perno)

B - Front handle (poignée avant, mango delantero)

C - Washer (rondelle, arandela)

D - Wing nut (écrou papillon, tuerca de mariposa)

Fig. 6

 

A

B

E

 

 

C

D

A - Bolt (boulon, perno)

B - Bracket (support, placa)

C - Washer (rondelle, arandela)

D - Wing nut (écrou à oreilles, tuerca de mariposa)

E - Curved shaft grass deflector (déflecteur d’herbe, deflector de pasto)

Fig. 7

D

C

A

B

A - Straight shaft grass deflector (déflecteur d’herbe d’arbre droit, deflector de pasto para eje recto)

B - Slot (fente, ranura)

C - Tab (languette, orejeta)

D - Wing screw (vis à oreilles, tornillo de mariposa)

Fig. 8

A

B D

C

A - Stop switch (l’interrupteur d’arrêt, interruptor de parada)

B - Trigger lock-out (verrouillage de gâchette, seguro del gatillo)

C - Throttle trigger (gâchette d’accélérateur, gatillo del acelerador)

D - Starter handle and rope (poignée du lanceur et corde, mango del arrancador y cuerda)

Fig. 9

C

 

 

A

 

B

D

A - Stop switch (l’interrupteur d’arrêt, interruptor de parada)

B - Trigger lock-out (verrouillage de gâchette, seguro del gatillo)

C - Primer bulb (poire d’amorçage, bomba de cebado)

D - Throttle trigger (gâchette d’accélérateur, gatillo del acelerador)

Fig. 10

A

B

C

B

A - Full Choke (volet de départ ouvert, anegación máxima)

B - Choke lever (levier de volet de départ, palanca del anegador)

C - Run position (position de marche, posición de marcha)

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Fig. 11

PROPER OPERATING POSITION

BONNE POSITION DE TRAVAIL

POSICIÓN CORRECTA PARA EL MANEJO

DE LA HERRAMIENTA

Fig. 12

B

A

C

D

A - Dangerous cutting area (zone de coupe dangereuse, área peligrosa de corte)

B - Curved shaft trimmer (taille-bordures à arbre courbe, recortadora de eje curvo)

C - Direction of rotation (sens de rotation, sentido de rotación)

D - Best cutting area (zone d’efficacité maximum, mejor área de corte)

Fig. 13 A

B

D C

A - Straight shaft trimmer (taille-bordures à arbre droit, recortadora de eje recto)

B - Dangerous cutting area (zone de coupe dangereuse, área peligrosa de corte)

C- Best cutting area (zone d’efficacité maximum, mejor área de corte)

D- Direction of rotation (sens de rotation, sentido de rotación)

Fig. 14

A

B

A - Straight shaft trimmer cut-off blade (lame de sectionnement de ligne du taille-bordures à arbre droit, cuchilla de corte de hilo de la recortadora de eje recto)

B - Curved shaft trimmer cut-off blade (lame de sectionnement de ligne du taille-bordures à arbre courbe, cuchilla de corte de hilo de la recortadora de eje recto)

Fig. 15

A

A - Spool retainer (retenue de bobine, retén del carrete)

Fig. 16

A A

B

A - Spool retainer (retenue de bobine, retén del carrete)

B - Spool (bobine, carrete)

Fig. 17

A

B

A - Eyelet (oeillet, ojillo)

B - Arrow on spool (flèche sur la bobine, flecha en el carrete)

Fig. 18

A

A - Pull strings (tirer vers l’extérieur, tira del hilo)

B - Rotate the spool counterclock wise (tourner le bobine dans le sens antihoraire, gire a la izquierda el carrete)

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Fig. 19

A

A - Pull strings (tirer vers l’extérieur, tira del hilo)

Fig. 20

A

B

C

A - String head housing (boîtier de tête de coupe, alojamiento del cabezal de hilo)

B - Spool (bobine, carrete)

C - Spool retainer (retenue de bobine, retén del carrete)

Fig. 21

A B

C

B

A - Insert line through slots until approx.

1 in. protrudes from holes

[insérer les

fils dans les fentes de manière à les faire

dépasser d’environ 25 mm (1 po), introduzca

los hilos a través de las ranuras hasta que

sobresalgan aproximadamente

25 mm (1

pulg.) de los orificios]

 

B - Eyelet (trou, ojillos)

C - Pull line from holes to remove (tirer les fils hors des trous afin de les retirer, tire de los hilospara retirar los a través de los orificios)

Fig. 22

A

A - Idle speed screw (vis de ralenti, tornillo de ajuste de la velocidad en vacío)

Fig. 23

A

C

B

A - Latch (loquet, pestillo)

B - Pull cover to open (tirer sur le couvercle pour l’ouvrir, tire de la tapa para abrirla)

C - Air filter cover (couvercle du filtre à air, tapa del filtro de aire)

Fig. 24 A

B

C

A - Latch (loquet, pestillo)

B - Filter screen (filtre écran, filtro pantalla)

C - Air filter cover (couvercle du filtre à air, tapa del filtro de aire)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE DES MATIÈRES / ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO

Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................

2

Introduction / Introducción

 

General Safety Rules.........................................................................................................................................................

3

Règles de sécurité générales / Reglas de seguridad generales

 

Specific Safety Rules........................................................................................................................................................

4

Règles de sécurité particulières / Reglas de seguridad específicas

 

Symbols............................................................................................................................................................................

5

Symboles / Símbolos

 

Features............................................................................................................................................................................

6

Caractéristiques / Características

 

Assembly........................................................................................................................................................................

6-8

Assemblage / Armado

 

Operation.......................................................................................................................................................................

8-9

Utilisation / Funcionamiento

 

Maintenance...............................................................................................................................................................

10-11

Entretien / Mantenimiento

 

Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................................................................

12

Dépannage / Solución de problemas

 

Warranty.....................................................................................................................................................................

13-15

Garantie / Garantía

 

Parts Ordering and Service................................................................................................................................

Back Page

Commande de pièces et réparation / Pedidos de piezas y servicio..........................................................

Page arrière / Pág. posterior

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION / INTRODUCCIÓN

This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.

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Ce produit offre de nombreuses fonctions destinées à rendre son utilisation plus plaisante et satisfaisante. Lors de la conception de ce produit, l’accent a été mis sur la sécurité, les performances et la fiabilité, afin d’en faire un outil facile à utiliser et à entretenir.

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Este producto ofrece numerosas características para hacer más agradable y placentero su uso. En el diseño de este producto se ha conferido prioridad a la seguridad, el desempeño y la fiabilidad, por lo cual se facilita su manejo y mantenimiento.

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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 all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can result in serious personal injury.

Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.

Never start or run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or loose string which can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting line or blade.

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 along with hearing protection when operating this equipment.

Wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot. Do not wear jewelry of any kind.

Heavy protective clothing may increase operator fatigue, which could lead to heat stroke. During weather that is hot and humid, heavy work should be scheduled for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler.

Product users on United States Forest Service land, and in some states, must comply with fire prevention regulations. This product is equipped with a spark arrestor; however, other user requirements may apply. Check with your federal, state, or local authorities.

Never operate this unit on the operator’s left side.

Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in moving parts.

Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the engine and cutting attachment. In the case of bladed units, there is the added risk of injury to bystanders from being struck with the moving blade in the event of a blade thrust or other unexpected reaction of the saw.

Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

Do not operate in poor lighting.

Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces.

Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.

To avoid hot surfaces, never operate the unit with the bottom of the engine above waist level.

Do not touch area around the muffler or cylinder of the unit, these parts get hot from operation. Contact with hot surfaces could result in possible serious personal injury.

Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before making any adjustments or repairs except for carburetor adjustments.

Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel leaks, etc. Replace any damaged parts before use.

The cutting attachment should never rotate at idle during normal use. The cutting attachment may rotate at idle during carburetor adjustments.

It has been reported that vibrations from hand-held tools may contribute to a condition called Raynaud’s Syndrome in certain individuals. Symptoms may include tingling, numbness, and blanching of the fingers, usually apparent upon exposure to cold. Hereditary factors, exposure to cold and dampness, diet, smoking, and work practices are all thought to contribute to the development of these symptoms. It is presently unknown what, if any, vibrations or extent of exposure may contribute to the condition. There are measures that can be taken by the operator to possibly reduce the effects of vibration:

a)Keep your body warm in cold weather. When operating the unit wear gloves to keep hands and wrists warm. It is reported that cold weather is a major factor contributing to Raynaud’s Syndrome.

b)After each period of operation, exercise to increase blood circulation.

c)Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of exposure per day.

d)Keep the tool well maintained, fasteners tightened, and worn parts replaced.

If you experience any of the symptoms of this condition, immediately discontinue use and see your physician about these symptoms.

Mix and store fuel in a container approved for gasoline.

Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames. Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 30 ft. away from refueling site before starting engine. Slowly remove the fuel cap after stopping engine. Do not smoke when refueling.

Stop the engine and allow to cool before refueling or storing the unit.

Allow the engine to cool; empty the fuel tank and secure the unit from moving before transporting in a vehicle.

Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety instructions. For units equipped with a clutch, be sure the cutting attachment stops turning when the engine idles. When the unit is turned off make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before the unit is set down.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TRIMMER USE

Inspect before use. Replace damaged parts. Make sure fasteners are in place and secure. Check for fuel leaks.

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 handles are properly and securely attached.

Never use blades, flailing devices, wire, or rope. Use only the manufacturer’s replacement line in the cutting head. Do not use any other cutting attachment. To install any other brand of cutting head to this string trimmer can result in serious personal injury.

Never operate unit without the grass deflector in place and in good condition.

Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming. Keep string head below waist level. Never cut with the string head located over 30 in. or more above the ground.

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SYMBOLS

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 situation, which, if not avoided, could result

 

in death or serious injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in

 

minor or moderate injury.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAUTION:

(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property

 

damage.

 

 

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

Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.

 

 

 

 

Read Operator’s Manual

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and under-

 

stand operator’s manual before using this product.

 

 

 

 

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to

 

Eye and Hearing Protection

comply with ANSI Z87.1 along with hearing protection

 

 

when operating this equipment.

 

 

 

 

Keep Bystanders Away

Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away.

 

 

 

 

Ricochet

Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury

 

or property damage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

No Blade

Do not install or use any type of blade on a product dis-

 

playing this symbol.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use unleaded gasoline intended for motor vehicle use

 

Gasoline and Lubricant

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 lubricant.

 

 

 

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FEATURES

 

 

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

 

Weight - (without fuel)

 

CS26...................................................................................................................................................................

10.3 lbs.

SS26...................................................................................................................................................................

11.8 lbs.

Line cutting width

 

CS26........................................................................................................................................................................

17 in.

SS26........................................................................................................................................................................

18 in.

Engine displacement ....................................................................................................................................................

26cc

Line diameter

 

Reel-Easy Tap Advance System........................................................................................................................

 .095 in.

Dual SpoolFixed Line String Head Insert...............................................................................

 .095 in. to .105 in. max.

KNOW YOUR PRODUCT

See Figures 1 - 2.

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 operating features and safety rules.

REEL-EASY TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM

The Reel-Easy Tap Advance System allows easy line advance during trimmer operation.

TOP-MOUNTED MOTOR

The top-mounted motor improves balance and is located away from the dust and debris of the cutting area.

GRASS DEFLECTOR

The product includes a grass deflector that helps protect you from flying debris.

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.

Carefully remove the items from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.

WARNING:

Do not use this product if any parts on the packing list are already assembled to your product when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use of a product that may have been improperly assembled could result in serious personal injury.

Inspecttheunitcarefullytomakesurenodamageoccurred during shipping.

Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully­ inspected and satisfactorily operated the product­.

If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-860-4050 for assistance.

PACKING LIST

CS26

Trimmer Assembly

Front Handle

Curved Shaft Grass Deflector

Dual Spool™ Fixed Line String Head Insert

Bottle of 2-Cycle Lubricant

Operator’s Manual

SS26

Trimmer Assembly

Front Handle

Dual Spool™ Fixed Line String Head Insert

Straight Shaft Grass Deflector

Bottle of 2-Cycle Lubricant

Operator’s Manual

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ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

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.

INSTALLING THE POWER HEAD TO THE ATTACHMENT

See Figure 3.

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 on the coupler of the power head shaft and remove the hanger cap from the attachment.

Push in the button located on the trimmer attachment. Align the button with the guide recess on the power head coupler and slide the two shafts together. Rotate the trimmer attachment until the button locks into the positioning hole.

NOTE: If the button does not release completely in the positioning hole, the shafts are not locked into place. Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked into place.

Tighten the knob securely.

WARNING:

Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating equipment; check it periodically for tightness during use to avoid serious personal injury.

REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE POWER HEAD

For removing or changing the attachment:

Loosen the knob.

Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and separate ends.

ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER

See Figure 4.

There are two ways to hang your attachment for storage:

To use the hanger cap, push in the button and place the hanger cap over end of trimmer attachment. Slightly rotate the cap from side to side until the button locks into place.

The secondary hole in the trimmer attachment can be used for hanging purposes as well.

ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE

See Figure 5.

Remove wing nut, washer, and bolt from the front handle.

Install the front handle onto the top side of the drive shaft housing in the area indicated by the label.

NOTE: The open side of the handle should face the operator. 

Place the bolt through the front handle.

NOTE: The hex bolt head fits inside the hex recess molded into one side of the handle.

Reinstall the washer and wing nut.

Tighten wing nut securely.

ATTACHING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR

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.

TO ATTACH THE CURVED SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR - CS26

See Figure 6.

Remove hex screw, washer, and wing nut from grass deflector.

Press the grass deflector onto the bottom of the curved shaft as shown.

Insert the hex screw through the grass deflector and the bracket on the curved shaft.

Place the washer on the hex screw.

Place the wing nut on the hex screw and tighten securely.

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ASSEMBLY

TO ATTACH THE STRAIGHT SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR - SS26

See Figure 7.

Remove the wing screw from the grass deflector.

Insert the tab on the mounting bracket in the slot on the grass deflector.

Align the screw hole in the mounting bracket with the screw hole in the grass deflector.

Insert the wing screw through the mounting bracket and into the grass deflector.

Tighten the screw securely.

OPERATION

WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.

WARNING:

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.

FILLING TANK

Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination.

Loosen fuel cap slowly. Rest the cap on a clean surface.

Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage.

Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the gasket.

Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten. Wipe up any fuel spillage.

NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new engine after first use.

WARNING:

Never use blades, flailing devices, wire, or rope on this product. Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least 30 ft. from refueling site before starting engine. Do not smoke! Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER

FUEL MIXTURE

This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle lubricant. Pre-mix unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle engine lubricant in a clean 1 gallon container approved for gasoline.

Recommended fuel: This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline intended for automotive use.

Mix a high quality 2-cycle engine lubricant at 2.6 oz. per gallon (US).

Do not use automotive lubricant or 2-cycle outboard ­lubricant. DO NOT mix quantities larger than usable in a 30 day period.

OXYGENATED FUELS

DO NOT USE E85 FUEL. IT WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.

NOTE:  Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than the percentages of oxygenates stated below are not covered under warranty.

Ethanol. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume (commonly referred to as E10) or 15% ethanol by volume (commonly referred to as E15) are acceptable. E85 is not.

STARTING AND STOPPING

See Figures 8 - 10.

Trimmer should be on a flat, bare surface for starting.

HIGH QUALITY 2-CYCLE ENGINE LUBRICANT

GASOLINE

LUBRICANT

 

 

1 gallon (US)

2.6 oz.

1 liter

20 cc (20 ml)

To start a cold engine:

Slowly press the primer bulb 10 times.

NOTE: After the 7th press, fuel should be visible in the primer bulb. If it is not, continue to press the primer until you see fuel in the bulb.

Set the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.

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OPERATION

Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and pull starter handle sharply until engine attempts to run. Do not pull the starter handle more than four (4) times.

NOTE: Keep throttle trigger squeezed fully.

Set the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.

Pull the starter grip until the engine runs. Do not pull the starter grip more than six (6) times.

NOTE: If the engine does not start, return to the full choke position and repeat the steps that follow.

Allow the engine to run for 10 seconds, then set the choke lever to the RUN position.

To restart a warm engine:

Slowly press the primer bulb 10 times.

Set the choke lever to the RUN position.

Squeeze the throttle trigger fully and pull the starter handle until the engine runs.

To stop the engine:

To stop the engine, depress the STOP switch to the stop position “ ”.

IF ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PRODUCT:

Do not return this product to the retail store where it was purchased. Please call our Customer Service Department for any issues you may have.

For Help Call: 1-800-860-4050

OPERATING THE TRIMMER

See Figure 11.

WARNING:

Always position the unit on the operator’s right side. The use of the unit on the operator’s left side will expose the user to hot surfaces and can result in possible burn injury.

WARNING:

To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit with the bottom of the engine above waist level.

WARNING:

Always hold the string trimmer away from the body keeping 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.

CUTTING TIPS

See Figures 11 - 13.

Avoid hot surfaces by always keeping the tool away from your body. (Proper operating position shown in figure 11.)

Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the best cutting area.

The curved shaft trimmer cuts when passing the unit from right to left. The straight shaft trimmer cuts when passing the unit from left to right. This will avoid throwing debris at the operator. Avoid cutting in the dangerous area shown in illustration.

Use the tip of line to do the cutting; do not force string head into uncut grass.

Wire and picket fences cause extra line wear, even breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may wear line rapidly.

Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding, and fence posts can easily be damaged by the line.

ADVANCING STRING USING THE REEL-EASY TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM

String advance is controlled by tapping the string head’s spool retainer on grass while running engine at full throttle.

Run engine at full throttle.

Tap string head on ground to advance string. String advances­ each time the head is tapped.

Several taps may be required until string strikes the cut off blade.

Resume trimming.

NOTE: If the string is worn too short you may not be able to advance the string by tapping it on the ground. If so, STOP THE ENGINE, disconnect the spark plug wire, and manually advance the string.

ADVANCING THE STRING MANUALLY

Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation. Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height.

Always operate trimmer in RUN position. 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 plug wire, and remove the grass. Prolonged cutting at partial throttle will result in lubricant dripping from the muffler.

With the engine off and the spark plug wire disconnected, push the spool retainer down while pulling on string(s) to manually advance the string.

GRASS DEFLECTOR LINE TRIMMING CUT-OFF BLADE

See Figure 14.

The trimmer is equipped with a line trimming cut-off blade on the grass deflector. For best cutting, advance line until it is trimmed to length by the cut-off blade. Advance the line whenever you hear the engine running faster than normal, or when trimming efficiency diminishes. This will maintain best performance and keep the line long enough to advance properly.

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MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

WARNING:

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.

WARNING:

Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, lubricant, grease, etc.

WARNING:

Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, penetrating lubricants, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.

You can often make adjustments and repairs described here. For other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by an authorized service dealer.

SPOOL REPLACEMENT REEL-EASY TAP ADVANCE­ SYSTEM

See Figures 15 - 17.

If replacing line only, refer to Line Replacement later in this manual.

Use only .095 in. trimmer line.

Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer.

To remove the spool retainer:

Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for 26CS. Turn the spool retainer clockwise for 26SS.

Remove the empty spool from the string head.

NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the string head housing from the drive shaft.

Insert the new spool into the string head.

NOTE: Make sure the arrows on the spool are aligned with the eyelets in the string head housing. Push down and hold the spool and housing together while completing the installation.

Reinstall the spool retainer to secure.

To install the spool retainer:

Turn the spool retainer clockwise for CS26.

Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for SS26.

Install line as described in LINE REPLACEMENT.

LINE REPLACEMENT

See Figures 17 - 19.

Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.

Rotatethespoolclockwiseasnecessarytoalignthearrows on the spool with the eyelets in the string head housing.

nCut one piece of trimmer line 10 ft. long. Insert the line into the eyelet on the string trimmer housing. Push until the end of the line comes out the other side of the string head. Pull the line from the other side until equal amounts of line appear on both sides of the spool.

Rotate the spool clockwise to wind the line on the spool until approximately 6 in. of line is showing on each side.

Push the spool retainer down while pulling on line(s) to manually advance the line and to check for proper assembly of the string head.

INSTALLING DUAL SPOOLFIXED LINE STRING HEAD INSERT

See Figures 20 - 21.

Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.

Remove spool retainer.

Remove the spool and spring from the string head.

Find the word LOAD on top of the Dual SpoolFixed Line String Head Insert, then locate the openings on the sides of the insert beneath LOAD. Place the insert inside the string head so that the openings on the sides of the insert align with the slots on the sides of the string head. Make sure the spool is completely seated.

Reinstall the spool retainer on the string head and turn counterclockwise to secure.

Install line as described in the next section of this manual­ .

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MAINTENANCE

INSTALLING LINE IN DUAL SPOOLFIXED LINE STRING HEAD INSERT

See Figure 21.

Use monofilament line between .095 in. and .105 in. diameter.

Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.

Gather two of the pre-cut lengths of trimmer line provided or cut two pieces of trimmer line in 11 in. lengths.

Insert the lines into the eyelets located on the sides of the string head. Line should be pushed in until approximately 1 in. protrudes from the holes on the top of the string head.

Remove old line by pulling it from the holes located on the top of the string head.

CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND MUFFLER

NOTE: Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount of lubricant used, and/or your operating conditions, the exhaust port, muffler, and/or spark arrestor screen may become blocked with carbon deposits. If you notice a power loss with your gas powered tool, you may need to remove these deposits to restore performance. We highly recommend that only qualified service technicians perform this service.

SPARK ARRESTOR

The spark arrestor must be cleaned or replaced every 50 hours or yearly to ensure proper performance of your product. Spark arrestors may be in different locations depending on the model purchased. Please contact your nearest service dealer for the location of the spark arrestor for your model.

IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT

See Figure 22.

If the cutting attachment turns at idle, the idle speed screw needs adjusting on the engine. Turn the idle speed screw counterclockwise to reduce the idle RPM and stop the cutting attachment movement. If the cutting attachment still moves at idle speed, contact a service dealer for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is made.

WARNING:

The cutting attachment should never turn at idle. Turn the idle speed screw counterclockwise to reduce the idle RPM and stop the cutting attachment, or contact a service dealer for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is made. Serious personal injury may result from the cutting attachment turning at idle.

CLEANING AIR FILTER SCREEN

See Figures 23 - 24.

For proper performance and long life, keep air filter screen clean.

Remove the air filter cover by pushing down on the latch with your thumb while gently pulling on the cover.

Brush the air filter screen lightly to clean.

Replace the air filter cover by inserting the tabs on the bottom of the cover into the slots on the air filter base; push the cover up until it latches securely in place.

FUEL CAP

WARNING:

Check for fuel leaks. A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately. If you find any leaks, correct the problem before using the product. Failure to do so could result in a fire that could cause serious personal injury.

The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a check valve. A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine performance. If performance improves when the fuel cap is loosened, check valve may be faulty or filter clogged. Replace fuel cap if required.

SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT

This engine uses a Champion RCJ-6Y, NGK BPMR7A, or Ryobi AC00160 spark plug with .025 in. electrode gap. Use an exact replacement and replace annually.

STORING THE PRODUCT

Clean all foreign material from the product. Store idle unit indoors in a dry, well-ventilated area that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.

Abide by all ISO and local regulations for the safe storage and handling of gasoline.

When storing 1 month or longer:

Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for gasoline. Run engine until it stops.

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