Ryobi RLT2500QF, RYT2500QF, RST2500QF Owner's Manual

STOPPING

To stop the motor, simply
depress the stop switch
until the motor comes to a
complete stop. Fig 13

ADJUSTING TRIMMING
LINE LENGTH

Your trimmer is equipped
with a Bump Feed Cutting
Head that allows the oper­ator to release more trim­ming line without stopping
the motor.
To release additional line,
lightly tap the trimming
head on the ground while
operating the trimmer at
high speed. Fig 14
If excess line is released,
a blade in the guard will
automatically cut the line
to the proper length. Fig 15
NOTE: Always keep the
trimming line fully extend­ed. Line release becomes
more difficult as cutting line
becomes shorter.

CAUTION: Do not remove or alter the line cut­ting blade on the guard. Excessive line length
will cause clutch to overheat and may result in
serious personal injury.

REPLACING
EXHAUSTED CUT­TING LINE

Remove bump head
knob by turning anti­clockwise. Remove
spool and spring from
spindle. Fig 16.

Cut 2 x 2.2m lengths of
cutting line and insert one
end of each line into the
two spool holes as illus­trated in Fig 17.

Wind cutting lines
clockwise as illustrated in
Fig 18, with each line sepa­rated by the spool divider.
Wind to within
15 cm of the end of the
line.

Lock each end of the cut­ting line into the slots
on opposite sides of the
spool as illustrated in
Fig 19

Switch

Fig 16

Spool

Divider

Fig 19

Stop

Slots

Fig 13

Fig 14

Fig 15

Blade

Fig 17

Fig 18

Install the spring over the
spindle. Insert each end of
the cutting line through the
eyelets in the cutting head
assembly and lower the
spool while feeding the line
as illustrated in Fig 20.

Once the spool is in place,
apply pressure on the spool
compressing the spring.
Pull each end of the line
sharply to unlock the line
from the slots. Continue to
apply pressure to the spool
until the knob can be
threaded clockwise onto the
spindle. Tighten the knob
securely. Fig 21.

QUICK FIT SYSTEM

Your Ryobi trimmer is
equipped with a Quick Fit
System, which enables
optional attachments to be
connected to your trimmer.
Ask your Ryobi retailer for a
list of available optional att ach­ments.
To replace the cutting head
with an optional attachment,
loosen the knob anticlock­wise. Fig 22
Depress the release button
and remove the cutting head
shaft. Fig 23
Depress release button, and
insert shaft of optional add on
attachment. Fig 24
When the shaft clicks into
place, tighten the knob.

AIR FILTER It is recommended that the air filter is cleaned
on a regular basis.To clean the air filter, depress the air fil­ter cover latch and remove the cover. Fig 25.
Remove and wash the filter with soap and water.
Allow to completely air dry before replacing the filter.
After replacing the filter secure the air filter cover.

Fig 25

STORAGE If the trimmer will be stored for an extended
period of time, use the following storage procedure:

1. Drain all fuel from the fuel tank into a container.

2. Start the motor and allow it to run until it stalls. This

ensures that all the fuel has been drained from the carbure­tor .

3. Allow the motor to cool. Remove the spark plug and put
approximately 30ml of any high quality oil or 2 stroke oil
into the cylinder. Pull the starter rope slowly to distribute
the oil. Reinstall the spark plug. Leave the spark plug wire
off for storage.

4. Inspect for any damaged or loose parts. Repair or replace
any damaged parts and tighten loose screws, nuts or bolts.

Fig 22

Release Button

Fig 24

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Fig 20

Fig 21

Fig 23

RYOBI TECHNOL OGIES AUSTRALIA PTY . L TD.

GUARANTEE

Subject to the guarantee condition below, this Ryobi tool
(hereinafter called “the product”) is guaranteed by Ryobi
(hereinafter called “the Company”) to be free from
defects in material or workmanship for a period of 12
months from the date of original purchase co vering both
parts and labour. Under the terms of this guarantee, the
repair or replacement of any part shall be the opinion of
the Company or its authorised agent. Should service
become necessary during the guarantee period, the
owner should contact the Authorised Ryobi Retailer
from whom the Product was purchased, or the nearest
Company Branch Office. In order to obtain guarantee
service, the owner must present the sales docket and
Guarantee Certificate to confirm date of purchase. This
product is sold by the dealer or agent as principal and
the dealer has no authority from the Company to give
any additional guarantee on the Company’s behalf
except as herein contained or herein referred to.

Guarantee Conditions

This guarantee only applies provided that the Product
has been used in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations under normal use and reasonable
care (in the opinion of the Company) and such guarantee
does not cover damage, malfunction or failure resulting
from misuse, neglect, abuse, or used for a purpose for

RYOBI TECHNOL OGIES AUSTRALIA PTY . L TD.

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SYDNEY: 359-361 Horsley Road, Milperra, N.S.W.

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Auckland: 503 Mt Wellington Highway,

Mt Wellington, NZ, Phone: [phone]

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THIS GUARANTEE FORM

SHOULD BE RETAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES

For your record and to assist in establishing date of purchase (necessary for in-guarantee service)

please keep your purchase docket and this form completed with the following particulars.

PURCHASED FROM _______________________________________________________
ADDRESS OF DEALER _____________________________________________________
DATE_________________MODEL NO ___________SERIAL NO ___________________

Present This Form With Your Purchase Docket When Guarantee Service Is Required

which it was not-designed or is not suited; and no
repairs, alterations or modifications have been attempt­ed by other than an A uthorised Service Agent. This guar­antee will not apply if the tool is damaged by accident or
if repairs arise from normal wear and tear.
The Company accepts no additional liability pursuant to
this guarantee for the costs of travelling or transporta­tion of the Product or parts to and from the service deal­er or agent - which costs are not included in this guar­antee.
Certain legislation, including the Trade Practices Act,
1974 (as amended) and other state and territorial laws
give rights to the buyer and impose liability on the sell­er in certain circumstances. Nothing herein shall have
the effect of excluding, restricting or modifying any con­dition, guarantee, right or liability imposed, to the extent
only that such exclusion, restriction or modification
would render any term herein void.

PERTH: 33-35 Sorbonne Crescent, Canning Vale,

WA, 6155, Phone: [phone]

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OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL

TRIMMERS

RLT2500QF

RYT2500QF

RST2500QF

SPECIFICATION RLT2500QF RYT2500QF RST2500QF

Motor 25cc 2 Stroke 25cc 2 Stroke 25cc 2 Stroke
Ignition Electronic Electronic Electronic
Carburetor Diaphragm, all position Diaphragm, all position Diaphragm, all position
Cutting Head Twin line bump feed Twin line bump feed Twin line bump feed
Cutting Line 2.5 mm 2.5 mm 2.5 mm
Width Of Cut 43 cm 46 cm 46 cm
Steel Blade Yes

Weight 4.9 kg 5.3 kg 6.0 kg

THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI TRIMMER.

Your new Trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation,
and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble free performance.

CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire owner's manual before using your new Trimmer.

Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings and Cautions. If you use your Trimmer properly and
only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

Thank You again for buying Ryobi tools.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

The purpose of safety rules is to attract your attention to
possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations
with them, require your careful at tention and understanding.
The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any dan­ger. The instruction or warnings they give are not substitutes
for proper accident prevention measures.

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. Indicates caution or
warning. May be used in conjunction with other
symbols or pictures.

WARNING: Failure to obey a safet y warning can
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: Do not attempt to operate this tool
until you have read thoroughly and understood
completely, safety rules, etc. contained in this
manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents
involving fire, electric shock or serious personal
injury. Save owners manual and review frequent­ly for continuing safe operation and instructing
others who may use this tool.

The operation of any 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 a
full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide
Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard
safety glasses with side shields.

1. KNOW Y OUR POWER TOOL. Read owners manual care­fully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as the
specific potential hazards related to this tool.

2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED
SURFACES. For example, pipes, radiators, ranges, refrig-

erator enclosures.

3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.

4. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use
power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain.
Keep work area well lit.

5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Visitors should
wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work
area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord.

6. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be
stored in a dry and high or locked-up place, out of reach
of children.

7. DON'T FOR CE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at

the rate at which it was designed.

8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment
to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't use tool for
purpose not intended.

9. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber
gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when
working outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.

10.ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses, they are
not safety glasses.

11.PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a dust mask if

operation is dusty.

12. PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation.

13. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Do not use tool on a ladder or unstable
support. Secure tools when working at elevated levels.

14. MAINT AIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and
clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

15. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form a

habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

16. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.

Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.

17. KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL

AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when

cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum
based products, or any strong solvents to clean your tool.

18.STAY ALER T AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what
you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate
tool when you are tired. Do not rush.

19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or any other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard or any other part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced
by an authorised service centre.

20. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by

authorised service centre.

21. DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR ANY
MEDICATION.

SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Due to Ryobi's continued

product refinement policy,

product features and specifications

can and will change without

notice. Check current features and

specifications with your Ryobi

retailer.

Starter

Rope

Primer

Bulb

n ASSEMBLY

HANDLE Fig 1.

Insert the handle over the
shaft and the handle clamp
under the shaft. Align the 2
holes in the handle to the
holes in the handle clamp.
Secure with 2 bolts, wash­ers, lock washers and tight­en gently.

Adjust the handle to the
desired height and tighten
securely.

GUARD
Model RLT250 0QF Fig 2.

Push the guard onto the
shaft clamp assembly. Align
the 2 holes in the guard
with the 2 recesses in the
clamp assembly.
Secure with bolt washer,
lock washer and wing nut
supplied.

Choke

Lever

Fig 1

Handle
Clamp

Fig 2

RLT2500QF RYT2500QF RST250 0QF

Throttle

Trigger

Guard

Twin

Cutting

Line

Handle

Split Boom

Handle

Throttle

Trigger

Stop

Switch

Split Boom

Guard

GUARD
Model RYT2500QF &
RST2500QF Fig 3.

Insert the guard recess
into the clamp assembly.

Align the hole in the clamp
assembly with the hole in
the guard and secure tight­ly with the bolt supplied.
Fig 4

Stop

Switch

Handle

Guard

Steel Blade

Fig 3

Clamp

Assembly

Fig 4

WARNING: To avoid serious personal
injury, never operate the trimmer with­out the guard securely in place.

Stop

Switch

Guard
Recess

Throttle

Trigger

METAL BLADE
Model RST2500QF

Your Ryobi Model
RST2500QF is supplied
with a heavy duty metal
blade for slashing long
scrub and thick under­growth. To attach the metal
blade, insert the gear collar
over the spindle shaft and
align the recess in the gear
collar with the recess in the spindle cover. Fig 5

Insert the metal blade,
flange and hex nut and
hand tighten anticlockwise.
Fig 6

To prevent the shaft from
rotating while tightening
the hex nut, insert a metal
rod or screwdriver into the
Locking Rod Slot and tight­en the hex nut securely
using a wrench. Fig 7

Locking

Rod Slot

Fig 5

Fig 6

Fig 7

Gear Collar

Spindle Cover

OIL & FUEL MIXTURE

Thoroughly mix 200 ml of
2 stroke oil with 5 litres of
fresh unleaded fuel in a
container and fill the trim­mer fuel tank. Fig 8
Care should be taken not to
overfill the fuel tank which
will result in fuel splashing
onto engine parts.

WARNING: Always stop the motor and allow it
to cool before re-filling the fuel tank. Failure to
adhere to this warning can result in vapour
explosion causing serious personal injury.

WARNING: Always mix petrol and oil in a sepa­rate container. Do not mix directly in the trim­mer fuel tank which will cause motor damage
and void the warranty.

Fig 8

Fuel T ank

ST ARTING
follow these 3 easy
steps

1

Choke

Lever

1 Place the choke

lever in the Cold Start
position. Fig 9

Fig 9

2 Fully depress and

release the primer bulb
5 to 7 times. Fuel
should be visible in the
bulb. Fig 10

3 With the trimmer on

firm ground, depress the
safety switch and squeeze
the throttle trigger fully.
Release the safety switch
while retaining full throttle
on the trigger and pull the
starter rope briskly until
the motor sounds like it
wants to start. Fig 11 & 12
On release of the throttle trigger, the choke will return to
the warm start position. Pull the starter rope 1 to 3 times
to start the motor.

Fig 12

NOTE: If the motor floods while attempting to start the
trimmer, ensure the choke lever is in the warm start posi­tion, depress the safety switch and squeeze the throttle
trigger. Release the safety switch and pull the starter rope
briskly. The motor should start within 3 to 8 pulls.

NOTE: Choking is not required when starting a warm
motor. Start a warm motor in the warm start position.

2

Safety Switch

Throt tle T rigger

Starter Rope

Choke Lever in Cold Start Position

Primer Bulb

Fig 10

3

Fig 11

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