Ryobi RCT2800AD User Manual

2-Cycle Petrol Trimmer

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY

RCT2800AD

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INTRODUCTION

Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so
can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.

WARNING!

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

DANGER:Failure to obey a safety warning

will result in serious injury to yourself or to
others. Always follow the safety
precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.

WARNING: Failure to obey a safety
warning can result in injury to yourself and
others. Always follow the safety
precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.

CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning
may result in property damage or personal
injury to yourself or to others. Always follow
the safety precautions to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock and personal injury.

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates
danger, warning or caution. Attention is
required in order to avoid serious personal
injury. May be used in conjunction with
other symbols or pictographs.

SYMBOL MEANING

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your
attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols,
and their explanations, deserve your careful attention
and understanding. The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or
warnings they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.

NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital

to the operation or maintenance of the
equipment.

SYMBOL MEANING

THANK YOU

Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern
outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful
service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device.
This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to­understand operating instructions. Read the whole
manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new
outdoor power tool in top operating condition.

PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS
AND SPECIFICATIONS

All information, illustrations and specifications in this
manual are based on the latest product information
available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to
make changes at any time without notice.

Copyright©2003 MTD SOUTHWEST INC
All Rights Reserved.

NOTE: PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED

FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.

Make sure you carefully read and understand this
manual before starting or operating this equipment.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Oil and Petrol Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Starting/Stopping Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .10

Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE OPERATING

• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and proper use of the unit.

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

• Children under the age of 15 must not use the unit;
teens may operate the unit with adult guidance.

• Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts.
Check for petrol leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in
place and secure. Replace cutting attachment parts
that are cracked, chipped or damaged in any way.
Make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed
and securely fastened. Be sure that the cutting
attachment shield is properly attached, and positioned
as recommended. Failure to do so can result in
personal injury to the operator and bystanders, as well
as damage to the unit.

• Use only 0.080 inch (2.03 mm) diameter original
equipment manufacturer replacement line. Never use
metal-reinforced line, wire, chain or rope. These can
break off and become dangerous projectiles.

• Be aware of risk of injury to the head, hands and feet.

• Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove
rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, string and other
objects which may be thrown or become entangled in
the cutting attachment. Clear the area of children,
bystanders and pets; keep them outside a 50-foot
(15 m.) radius, at a minimum. Even then, they are still
at risk from thrown objects. Encourage bystanders to
wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the
unit immediately.

• Squeeze the throttle control and check that it returns
automatically to the idle position. Make all adjustments
or repairs before using the unit.

• This unit was not designed to be used as a brushcutter.
Do not attach or operate this unit with any type of
brushcutting blade or brushcutting attachment.

SAFETY WARNINGS FOR PETROL TRIMMERS

• Store petrol only in containers specifically designed
and approved for the storage of such materials.

• Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled petrol.
Do not start the engine until petrol vapors dissipate.

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION •

• Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before
filling the petrol tank. Never remove the petrol tank
cap or add petrol when the engine is hot. Never
operate the unit without the petrol cap securely in
place. Loosen the petrol tank cap slowly to relieve any
pressure in the tank.

• Add petrol in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area
where there are no sparks or flames. Remove the
petrol cap slowly, and only after the engine stops. Do
not smoke while fueling or mixing petrol. Wipe up any
spilled petrol from the unit immediately.

• Move the unit at least 30 feet (9.1 m) from the fueling
source and site before starting the engine. Do not
smoke. Keep sparks and open flames away from the
area while adding petrol or operating the unit.

WHILE OPERATING

• Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can be fatal.
Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated outdoor area.

• Wear safety glasses or goggles that meet ANSI Z87.1
standards and are marked as such. Wear ear/hearing
protection when operating this unit. Wear a face or
dust mask if the operation is dusty.

• Wear heavy long pants, boots, gloves and a long
sleeve shirt. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, short
pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair above
shoulder level.

• The cutting attachment shield must always be in place
while operating the unit. Do not operate unit without
both trimming lines extended, and the proper line
installed. Do not extend the trimming line beyond the
length of the shield.

• This unit does not have a clutch. The cutting
attachment continues rotating when the engine is
idling. If it does not, have the unit adjusted by an
authorized service technician.

• Adjust the D-handle to your size in order to provide the
best grip.

• Be sure the cutting attachment is not in contact with
anything before starting the unit.

• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.

• Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position
whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator and
unit must be in a stable position while starting. Refer
to Starting/Stopping Instructions.

• Use the right tool. Only use this tool for its intended
purpose.

• Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and
balance.

• Always hold the unit with both hands when operating.
Keep a firm grip on both handles or grips.

• Keep hands, face, and feet at a distance from all
moving parts. Do not touch or try to stop the cutting
attachment when it rotates.

WARNING:When using the unit, you must

follow the safety rules. For your own safety
and that of bystanders, please read these
instructions before operating the unit.
Please keep the instructions for later use.

WARNING: Petrol is highly flammable, and
its vapors can explode if ignited. Take the
following precautions:

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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SYMBOL MEANING

• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

Indicates danger, warning, or
caution. May be used in conjunction
with other symbols or pictographs.

• WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S
MANUAL

Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and
follow all warnings and safety
instructions. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury to the
operator and/or bystanders.

• UNLEADED PETROL

Always use clean, fresh unleaded
petrol.

• WEAR EYE AND HEARING
PROTECTION

WARNING: Thrown objects and loud

noise can cause severe eye injury and
hearing loss. Wear eye protection
meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards and ear
protection when operating this unit.

Use a full face shield when needed.

SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.
Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.

SYMBOL MEANING

• HOT SURFACE WARNING

Do not touch a hot muffler or
cylinder. You may get burned. These
parts get extremely hot from
operation. When turned off they
remain hot for a short time.

•

CHOKE CONTROL

A • FULL choke position
B •

PARTIAL choke position

C •

RUN position

• OIL

Refer to operator's manual for the
proper type of oil.

• THROWN OBJECTS AND
ROTATING CUTTER CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY

WARNING

:

Do not operate without
the cutting attachment shield in place.
Keep away from the rotating cutting
attachment.

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• Do not touch the engine, gear housing or muffler.
These parts get extremely hot from operation, even
after the unit is turned off.

• Do not operate the engine faster than the speed
needed to cut, trim or edge. Do not run the engine at
high speed when not cutting.

• Always stop the engine when cutting is delayed or
when walking from one cutting location to another.

• If you strike or become entangled with a foreign
object, stop the engine immediately and check for
damage. Do not operate before repairing damage. Do
not operate the unit with loose or damaged parts.

• Stop the unit, switch the engine to off, and disconnect
the spark plug for maintenance or repair.

• Use only original equipment manufacturer replacement
parts and accessories for this unit. These are available
from your authorized service dealer. Use of any
unauthorized parts or accessories could lead to
serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit, and
void your warranty.

• Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials.
They may become lodged between the cutting
attachment and shield.

• To reduce fire hazard, replace a faulty muffler and
spark arrestor. Keep the engine and muffler free from
grass, leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up.

OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS

• Never store a fueled unit inside a building where fumes
may reach an open flame or spark.

• Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting.
Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.

• Store the unit in a dry area, locked up or up high to
prevent unauthorized use or damage, out of the reach
of children.

• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other
liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris.
Clean after each use, see Cleaning and Storage
instructions.

• Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use
them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this
unit, also loan them these instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

APPLICATIONS

As a trimmer:

• Cutting grass and light weeds

• Edging

• Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

Petrol Cap

Throttle

Control

D-Handle

Shaft

Grip

Primer

Bulb

Choke

Lever

Air Filter/Muffler

Cover

Spark Plug

Shaft
Tube

Starter

Rope Grip

Line Cutting Blade

Muffler

Stop Switch

Cutting

Attachment

Cutting

Attachment Shield