Ryobi Outdoor RY30130, RY30120 User Manual
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
30CC STRING TRIMMER WITH
EXPAND-IT
RY30130
™
EDGER ATTACHMENT
RY30120
UT15518
Your new trimmer and edger attachment have been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability,
ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, they 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
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
� General Safety Rules ....................................................................................................................................................... 3
� Specific Safety Rules ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
� Symbols .....................................................................................................................................................................5 - 6
�� Features .....................................................................................................................................................................7 - 8
� Assembly ..................................................................................................................................................................8 - 10
� Operation ................................................................................................................................................................10 - 14
� Maintenance .........................................................................................................................................................14 - 19
� Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................20 - 21
� Warranty ................................................................................................................................................................. 21 - 23
� Service Parts ....................................................................................................................................................Back Page
INTRODUCTION
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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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 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 standards and hearing protection when
operating this unit.
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.
(15 m) away. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear
eye protection.
� 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.
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.
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 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 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. (9 m) 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.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TRIMMER
USE
Replace string head if cracked, chipped, or damaged
in any way. Be sure the string head 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 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 76 cm (30 in.) or more above the
ground.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR EDGER USE
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 edger blade.
� Be sure all guards are properly and securely attached.
� Replace dull or worn blade; do not attempt to sharpen.
� Use this edger for edging along sidewalks, driveways,
flower beds, and similar areas. Do not use for any other
purpose.
� Be thoroughly familiar with the controls. Know how to
stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
� Do not use edger in rain or wet locations.
Do not use the edger on or near graveled surfaces.
If the edger strikes any type of foreign object:
a) Stop the edger and remove the spark plug wire or
disconnect from the power supply.
b) Inspect for damage to the edger attachment .
c) Correct damage before using the edger attachment.
Failure to do so can cause serious injury.
Make yourself familiar with the area you are edging. Be
aware of uneven sidewalks and holes in the terrain as well
as other similar hazardous conditions (example: wire or
wire rope which can break off and become a dangerous
projectile). Always push the edger attachment slowly over
rough ground.
Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire
before attempting to remove any obstruction caught or
jammed in the blade, installing attachment, or making
any adjustments.
� Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material
to be cut when the engine is running or when the cutting
blade is moving.
� Keep hands and feet away from the cutting area.
� Always keep your right hand on the rear handle and your
left hand on the front handle when the blade is rotating.
WARNING:
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.
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SYMBOLS
50' 15m
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning for safe operation
of this product.
SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION
Safety Alert Symbol
Read the Operator’s Manual
Wear Eye and Hearing Protection
Keep Bystanders Away
Ricochet
Sharp Blade
No Blade
Precautions that involve your safety.
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 Z87.1 as well as hearing protection when
operating this equipment.
Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m) away.
Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal
injury or property damage.
Danger – Keep hands and feet away from rotating
blade.
Do not install or use any type of blade on a product
displaying this symbol.
Gasoline and Oil
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.
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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:
CAUTION:
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
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 servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
WARNING:
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use
this product until you read thoroughly and understand
completely the operator’s manual. Save this operator’s
manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this product.
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Weight (without fuel) ...................................................................................................................................10.7 lbs. (4.9 kg.)
String Cutting Width ......................................................................................................................................17 in. (432 mm)
String Diameter .......................................................................................................................................... .080 in. (2.0 mm)
Engine Displacement .....................................................................................................................................................30cc
STARTER
GRIP AND
ROPE
REAR
HANDLE
RY30120
TRIGGER
LOCK
PRIMER
BULB
DRIVE SHAFT
HOUSING
COUPLER
DEFLECTOR
STRING HEAD
KNOB
GRASS
BLADE GUARD
KNOB
FRONT
HANDLE
EDGER ATTACHMENT
SHAFT
THROTTLE
TRIGGER
END CAP
BLADE
GEAR HEAD
UT15518
DEBRIS FLAP
WHEEL
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Fig. 1
FEATURES
KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMER AND EDGER
ATTACHMENT
See Figure 1.
Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety rules.
DEBRIS FLAP
The debris flap helps protect you from flying debris when
using the edger attachment.
ERGONOMIC DESIGN
The design of both the trimmer and the edger attachment
provides for easy handling. It is designed for comfort and
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
Carefully 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 parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-860-4050 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Trimmer Assembly (RY30120)
�Front Handle
Grass Deflector
Bottle of 2-Cycle Oil
Hanger Cap
Expand-It™ Edger Attachment (UT15518)
Holding Pin
Operator’s Manual
ease of grasp when operating in different positions and at
different angles.
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
warning could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories 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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