Ryobi RY15702 User Manual [en, es, fr]
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
BRUSH CUTTER ATTACHMENT
ACCESSOIRE DE DÉBROUSSAILLEUSE
ACCESORIO PARA DESBROZADORA
RY15702
Your brush cutter attachment 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
Votre accessoire de débroussailleuse a été conçu et fabriqué
conformément aux strictes normes de fiabilité, simplicité d’emploi
et sécurité d’utilisation. Correctement entretenu, il 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 nuevo accesorio para desbrozadora ha sido diseñado y
fabricado de conformidad con estrictas normas de calidad para
brindar fiabilidad, facilidad de uso y seguridad para el operador.
Con el debido cuidado, le brindará muchos años de sólido y
eficiente funcionamiento.
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
FUTURE RÉFÉRENCE
GUARDE ESTE MANUAL PARA
FUTURAS CONSULTAS
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Fig. 1
A
B
A - Shoulder harness assembly (bandoulière,
conjunto del arnés)
B - Gear head (carter d’engrenages, cabezal de
engranajes)
C - Gear head locking tool (outil de blocage de
tête de coupe, herramienta de fijación del
cabezal de engranajes)
D- Attachment shaft (arbre de l’accessoire, eje
del accesorio)
C
D
G
H
E - Hanger cap (capuchon de suspension, tapa
de suspensión)
F - J-handle assembly (poignée en « j », conjunto
de la manija “j”)
G - Brush cutter guard (pare-débris de
la débroussailleuse, protección de la
desbrozadora)
H
- Blade (lame, cuchilla)
Fig. 4
A
E
B
D
E
F
C
A - Shoulder harness (bandoulière, correa para el
hombro)
B - Latch (loquet, pestillo)
C - Lock nut (écrou de blocage, tuerca de
seguridad)
D - Shoulder harness hanger (accrochage de
bandoulière, correa para el hombro)
E - Lock washer (rondelle frein, arandela de
seguridad)
F - Bolt (boulon, perno)
F
Fig. 5
Fig. 2
A
B
C
D
F
G
E
A - Power head shaft (arbre moteur, cabezal
motor eje)
B - Coupler (coupleur, acoplador)
C - Guide recess (renfoncement du guide, hueco
guía)
D - Button (bouton, botón)
E - Attachment shaft (arbre de l’accessoire, eje
del accesorio)
F - Positioning hole (trou de positionnement,
orificio de posicionamiento)
G - Knob (bouton, perilla)
Fig. 3
D
C
A
G
B
E
F
A - Top clamp (collier supérieur, abrazadera
superior)
B - Bottom clamp (collier inférieure, abrazadera
inferior)
C - J-handle (poignée en « J », mango “J”)
D - Bolt (boulon, perno)
E - Flat washer (rondelle plate, arandela plana)
F - Wing nut (écrou à oreilles, tuerca de
mariposa)
G - Tab (ergot, orejeta)
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Fig. 6
A
Fig. 8 Fig. 9
A
B
C
A
B
B
A - Direction of rotation (sens de rotation, sentido
de rotación)
B - Cutting area (zone de coupe, área de corte)
Fig. 7
A
A - Gear head locking tool (outil de blocage de
tête de coupe, herramienta de fijación del
cabezal de engranajes)
D
F
E
A - Gear shaft (arbre d’engrenage, eje de
engranaje)
B - Flanged washer (rondelle à épaulement,
arandela de brida)
C - Blade (lame, hoja)
D - Slot (fente, ranura)
E - Cupped washer (rondelle bombée, arandela
cóncava)
F - Blade nut (écrou de lame, tuerca de la
cuchilla)
C
D
A - Hanger cap (capuchon de suspension, tapa
de suspensión)
B - Hole (trou, orificio)
C - Secondary hole (trou secondaire, orificio
secundario)
D - Button (bouton, botón)
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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 .....................................................................................................................................................3-4
Règles de sécurité particulières / Reglas de seguridad específicas
Symbols ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5
Symboles / Símbolos
Features ............................................................................................................................................................................6
Caractéristiques / Características
Assembly .......................................................................................................................................................................6-7
Assemblage / Armado
Operation .......................................................................................................................................................................7-8
Utilisation / Funcionamiento
Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Entretien / Mantenimiento
Warranty .........................................................................................................................................................................10
Garantie / Garantía
Illustrated Parts List ...................................................................................................................................................12-13
Liste des pièces illustrées / Lista de piezas ilustradas
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 fol-
low all instructions listed below, may result in electric
shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read these instructions and the instructions for the power
head thoroughly before using the attachment.
Know the tool. Read and understand the operator’s
manual and observe the warnings and instruction labels
affixed to the tool.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this
unit.
Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to comply
with ANSI Z87.1 standard and hearing protection when
operating this unit.
Wear heavy long pants, a long-sleeved shirt, boots, and
gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants,
jewelry of any kind, or go barefoot.
Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in any moving parts.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft.
away. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye
protection.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use tool
while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
Do not operate in poor lighting.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Proper footing and balance enables better control
of the tool in unexpected situations.
Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.
Do not touch areas around the muffler or cylinder of the
power head. These parts get hot from operation. Failure
to heed this warning 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 unit before each use for loose fasteners and
damaged or missing parts. Correct before using the
attachment. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts.
Failure to do so may cause poor performance, possible
injury, and will void your warranty.
Do not, under any circumstance, use any attachment or
accessory on this product, which was not provided with
the product, or identified as appropriate for use with this
product in the operator’s manual.
Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use the attachment
in damp or wet locations. Do not use in rain.
Use the right attachment. Do not use attachment for any
job except that for which it is intended.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Ensure handle is mounted in accordance with the assem-
bly instructions in this manual.
Do not attach blade without proper installation of all
required parts. Failure to use proper parts can cause the
blade to fly off and seriously injure the operator and/or
bystanders.
Always use a blade in good condition. A worn blade is
more likely to snag and thrust.
After engine stops, keep rotating blade in thicker weeds
or pulpy stalks until it stops.
Do not operate the brush cutter unless the brush cutter
guard is firmly secured in place and in good condition.
Use heavy gloves when operating the brush cutter 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.
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Do not attempt to touch or stop 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 bent, warped, cracked,
chipped, or 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 brush cutter. Do not use any other
blade. To install any other brand blade or cutting head to
this brush cutter 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.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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
operator 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 approach could minimize the blade thrust reaction.
Never cut any material over 1/2 in. diameter.
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 body and below waist
level. Never use the brush cutter with the blade located
30 in. or more above the ground level.
To prevent electrical shock or serious personal injury, do
not use this product with any electric power head.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use this product.
If you loan someone this product, loan them these
instructions also to prevent misuse of the product and
possible injury.
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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:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
NOTICE:
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
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 important information not related to an
injury hazard, such as a situation that may result in property damage.
SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION
Safety Alert Symbol Precautions that involve your safety.
Read the Operator’s Manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI
Eye and Hearing Protection
Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away.
Ricochet
Blade Thrust
Z87.1 as well as hearing protection when operating this
equipment.
Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury
or property damage.
Beware of blade thrust. Products authorized for blade use will
display this symbol to warn of blade thrust.
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FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Blade Cutting Width ..................................................... 8 in.
Weight ................................................................... 3.25 lbs.
KNOW YOUR BRUSH CUTTER ATTACHMENT
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product 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.
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.
Inspect the product 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 product.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-860-4050 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Ryobi® Expand-It™
J-Handle Assembly
Shoulder Harness Assembly
Hardware Bag
Gear Head Locking Tool
Operator’s Manual
Brush Cutter Attachment
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this
warning 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.
ATTACHING THE BRUSH CUTTER
ATTACHMENT TO THE POWER HEAD
See Figure 2.
WARNING:
Never attach or adjust any attachment while power head
is running. Failure to stop the engine may cause serious
personal injury.
The brush cutter attachment connects to the power head
by means of a coupler device.
Remove the hanger cap from the attachment.
Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head
shaft.
Push in the button located on the brush cutter attachment.
Align the button with the guide recess on the extension
shaft coupler and slide the two shafts together. Rotate
attachment until button locks into the positioning hole.
Tighten the knob securely.
NOTE: If the buttons do not release completely in the
positioning holes, the shafts are not locked into place.
Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked
into place.
NOTE: Use only the specified positioning hole for this
attachment.
WARNING:
Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating
equipment. Check it periodically for tightness during use
to avoid serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not connect to power head until assembly is complete.
Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and
possible serious personal injury.
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REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE
POWER HEAD
For removing or changing the attachment:
Stop the engine.
Loosen the knob.
Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and
separate ends.
ASSEMBLY
ATTACHING THE “J” HANDLE
See Figure 3.
The “J” handle must be used to ensure the best control
and maximize operator safety when using the brush cutter.
If the power head to which the brush cutter attachment will
be mounted does not have such a handle, install the handle
provided.
Place the bottom J-handle clamp on the drive shaft as
shown. Insert the tab on the top J-handle clamp into the
slot on the bottom J-handle clamp.
Insert the end of the J-handle between the clamps so that
holes align and handle will be located to the operator’s left.
Push the bolt through the clamp and handle.
Install flat washer and wing nut to hold the assembly in
place.
Adjust the position of the handle.
Tighten the wing nut securely.
OPERATION
INSTALLING THE SHOULDER HARNESS AND
STRAP HANGER
See Figure 4.
Pull apart the ends of the shoulder harness hanger to
expand slightly.
Slide the hanger over the power head shaft immediately
behind the “J” handle.
Squeeze hanger ends together to retighten.
Install the bolt, lock washer, and lock nut to secure.
Connect the latch on the shoulder harness to the strap
hanger.
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 safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so
could result in objects being thrown into your eyes
resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
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.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
Cutting thicker weeds and pulpy stalks only
WARNING:
To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit with
the bottom of the engine above waist level.
OPERATING THE BRUSH CUTTER
See Figures 5 - 6.
Hold the brush cutter with your right hand on the rear handle
and your left hand on the “J” handle. Keep a firm grip with
both hands while in operation. Brush cutter should be held
at a comfortable position with the trigger handle about hip
height. Maintain your grip and balance on both feet. Position yourself so that you will not be drawn off balance by the
kickback reaction of the cutting blade.
Adjust the shoulder harness to position the brush cutter
at a comfortable operating position and to ensure that the
shoulder harness will reduce the risk of operator contact
with the blade.
Ensure the blade has come to a complete stop before setting
the brush cutter down.
BLADE THRUST
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 operator 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
with the brush cutter from the right to the left. In the event
an unexpected object or woody stock is encountered, this
practice could minimize the blade thrust reaction.
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OPERATION
TRI-ARC® BLADE
The TRI-ARC® blade is suited only for thicker weeds and
pulpy stalks. When the blade becomes dull, it can be turned
over to extend the life of the blade. Do not sharpen the TRIARC® blade.
Use only TRI-ARC® blade, part number 06297, available at
your service center.
CUTTING TECHNIQUE - BLADE
WARNING:
Extreme care must be taken when using blades to ensure
safe operation. For safe operation when using the blade,
refer to Specific Safety Rules earlier in this manual.
Always hold brush cutter on your right side with both
hands when operating. Use a firm grip on both handles.
Maintain your grip and balance on both feet. Position
yourself so that you will not be drawn off balance by the
kickback reaction of the cutting blade.
Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects such as
glass, rocks, concrete, fencing, wire, wood, metal, etc.,
which can be thrown or entangled in the blade.
Never use blades near sidewalks, fencing, posts, build-
ings or other immovable objects.
Never use a blade after hitting a hard object without first
inspecting it for damage. Do not use if any damage is
detected.
The unit is used for cutting from the right to the left in a
broad sweeping action from side to side.
Use only the TRI-ARC® blade. To install any other brand
blade or cutting head to this brush cutter could result in
serious personal injury.
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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 safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during power tool operation or when blowing
dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
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, oil, grease, etc.
REPLACING THE TRI-ARC® BLADE
See Figures 7 - 8.
To remove blade:
Align the slot in the flanged washer with the slot in the
gear head.
Place the gear head locking tool through the slot in the
flanged washer and gear head.
Remove the blade nut by turning it clockwise (left-handed
threads).
Remove the cupped washer and the blade.
To install blade:
Place flanged washer over the gear shaft with the hollow
side toward the brush cutter guard.
Center the blade on the flanged washer, making sure the
blade fits flat and the raised hub goes through the hole
in the blade.
Install the cupped washer with the raised center away
from the blade.
Place the blade nut onto the gear shaft.
Insert the head locking tool through the flanged washer
and gear head.
Install the blade nut by turning it counterclockwise (left-
handed threads).
Tighten the blade nut and torque to 120 in.lb. minimum
(finger tight plus 1/2 turn).
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic, which may result in serious personal injury.
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be
repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should
be replaced at an authorized service center.
ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER
See Figure 9.
There are two ways to hang the attachment for storage.
To use the hanger cap, push in the button and place the
hanger cap over the end of the attachment shaft. Slightly
rotate the cap from side to side until the button locks into
place.
The secondary hole in the attachment shaft can be used
for hanging purposes as well.
STORING THE ATTACHMENT
Clean the attachment thoroughly and lubricate before
storing.
Store the attachment in a dry, well-ventilated place that
is inaccessible to children.
Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemi-
cals and de-icing salts.
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