Ryobi CS30 User Manual

RY031

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

30cc String Trimmers and Brushcutters

SS30

RY30542/RY30943

Your new trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Property cared for, it wiil give you years of rugged, troubie-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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

Introduction

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

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

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

Features Assembly

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

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

Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................ "

Service Parts.........................................................................................................................................................Back Page

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INTRODUCTION

This product has many features tor 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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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 venti lated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

■ Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects

such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting line or blade.

■ Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to comply

with ANSI Z87.1 standard when operating this product.

■ Wear heavy, long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear

loose fitting clothing, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot. Do not wear jewelry of any kind.

■ 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.

■ Do not operate this unit when you are tired. III, 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.

I Do not touch area around the muffler or cylinder of the

unit, these parts get hot from operation.

I Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire

before making any adjustments or repairs except for carburetor adjustments. Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety instructions. When the unit is turned off, make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before

setting the unit down.

I Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel

leaks, etc. Replace any damaged parts before use.

The string head or blade will rotate during carburetor

adjustments. It has been reported that vibrations from hand-held tools

may contribute to aconditlon called Raynaud’s Syndrome in certain individuals. Symptoms may include tingling, numbness, and blanching of the fingers, usually apparent

upon exposure to cold. Flereditary 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 oper

ating 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.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

SYMBOLS

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 handles are properly and securely attached.

■ Use only the manufacturer’s replacement string in the cutting head. Do not use any other cutting attachment. To install any other brand of replacement string or 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.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR BRUSHCUTTER AND BLADE USE

■ After engine stops, keep rotating blade in thicker weeds or pulpy stalks until it stops.

■ Do not operate the brushcutter unless the brushcutter guard is firmly secured in place and in good condition.

■ Use heavy gloves when operating the brushcutter and

when installing or removing blades.

■ Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before attempting to remove any obstruction caught or jammed in the blade or before removing and installing the blade.

■ Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade when it is rotating.

■ A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to spin after the engine is stopped or throttle trigger

released. Maintain proper control until the blade has

completely stopped rotating.

Replace any blade that has been damaged. Always make sure blade is installed correctly and securely fastened before each use. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.

Use only the manufacturer’s replacement Tri-Arc® blade intended for use on this brushcutter. Do not use any other blade. To install any other brand blade or cutting head to this brushcutter can result in serious personal injury.

The Tri-Arc® blade is suited for cutting thicker weeds or pulpy stalks only. Do not use for any other purpose. Never use the Tri-Arc* blade to cut woody brush.

Exercise extreme caution when using the blade with this unit. Blade thrust is the reaction that may occur when the spinning blade contacts anything it cannot cut. This contact may cause the blade to stop for an instant, and suddenly “thrust” the unit away from the object that was hit. This reaction can be violent enough to cause the op erator to lose control of the unit. Blade thrust can occur without warning if the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material being cut. For cutting ease and safety, approach the weeds being cut from the right to the left. In the event an unexpected object or woody stock is encountered, this

could minimize the blade thrust reaction. I Never cut any material over 1/2 in. diameter. I Always wear the shoulder harness when using the brush-

cutter and adjust to a comfortable operating position.

Maintain a firm grip on both handles while cutting with a blade. Keep the blade away from your body and below

waist level. I Never use the brushcutter with the blade located 30 in,

or more above the ground level.

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

Read the Operator’s Manual

Wear Eye and Flearing Protection

Keep Bystanders Away

Ricochet

No Blade

Blade Thrust

Gasoline and Oil

Precautions that involve your safety.

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and under stand operator’s manual before using this product.

Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 as well as hearing protection when operating this equipment.

Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away.

Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury or property damage.

Do not install or use any type of blade on a product dis playing this symbol.

Beware of blade thrust. Products authorized for blade use will display this symbol to warn of blade thrust.

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.

SYMBOLS

FEATURES

’ The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

SYMBOL

A A A

SIGNAL

DANGER:

WARNING:

CAUTION:

MEANING

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

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

SERVICE

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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:

To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand com

pletely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call Ryobi customer service for assistance.

WARNING:

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision Safety

Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection

which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Weight - (without fuei)

........................................................................................................................................................................10.7 lbs.

........................................................................................................................................................................12.1 lbs.

String cutting width

Blade cutting width

Engine displacement ................................................................................................................................... 30^,^,

String diameter

........................................................................................................................................................................12.9 lbs.

CS30..............................................................................................................................................................................

.............................................................................................................................................................................18 in.

BC30..............................................................................................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................................................................................080 in.

......................................................................................................................................................................... 095 in.

...........................................................................................................................................................................095 in.

CS30

STARTER GRIP AND

ROPE'

HANDLE

FRONT

THROHLE

TRIGGER

DRIVE SHAFT

HOUSING

COUPLER

TRIGGER

LOCK

REAR

HANDLE.

PRIMER

BULB

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in.

STRING HEAD

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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 operating 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 operating in different positions and at different angles.

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.

■ Carefuily remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.

■ Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.

■ Do not discard the packing material until you have care fully Inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

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

PACKING LIST

Trimmer Assembly - CS30 and SS30

Brushcutter Assembly - BC30 Front handle - CS30 and SS30 “J” Handle - BC30

Curved Shaft Grass Deflector Straight Shaft Grass Deflector - SS30 and BC30 Gear Head Locking Tool - BC30 Shoulder Harness - BC30 String Head Assembly - BC30

Bottle of 2-Cycle Oil Hanger Cap Operator's Manual

GRASS DEFLECTOR

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

TOP-MOUNTED MOTOR

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

WARNING;

If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this tool until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warn ing could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accesso ries not recommended for use with this tool. 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.

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