Ryobi bc30, ry30522 User Manual

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OPERATOR'S

30cc

String Trimmers

MANUAL

RY30542/RY30943

and Brushcutters

ss30

BC30

RY30562/RY30963

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ALL

INSTRUCTIONS

For

safe

operation,

before

using

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to follow

result

in

Do

not

allow children or untrained individuals

this

serious

product.

all safety

personal

unit.

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or run the engine in

area;

breathing exhaust fumes

the

work area before each

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glasses

safety

ANSI

287.1 standard when pants,

long

fitting

clothing, short

jewelry

wear

users

on United

some states, must

product

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other

federal,

user requirements

state,

operate this

entanglement in moving

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all bystanders,

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protection.

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firm

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alcohol, drugs,

in

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To avoid

of the

bottom

hot

surfaces,

engine

instructions. may

result in

injury.

read

and understand

Follow

instructions

injury.

glass,

nails,

entangled in the

goggles

or

boots, and

pants,

of any kind.

States Forest

comply

is

equipped

or local

authorities.

unit on the

above

shoulder level

parts. children,

should

unit when

poor

lighting.

and balance.

result

in loss

your

body

never

operate the

above waist

Failure

to follow

electric shock, fire

all instructions

all

safety instructions.

listed

below, can

to

use this

a closed or

poorly

venti-

can kill.

use. Remove

wire, or string

all objects

which

cutting

that

marked

are

operating

gloves.

sandals,

to

comply

product.

this

Do not wear

orgo barefoot.

Service land,

prevention

with fire with asparkarrestor;

may

apply. Check with

operator's left

be encouraged

you

are

and

tired,

side.

prevent

to

pets

at least

to wear

ill, or under

or medication.

Do not overreach.

of balance or exposure

away from

any

moving

unit with the

level.

all

line

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touch area

unit, these

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Always before making

parts get

stop the

engine

any carburetor adjustments. and

observe off, make sure the setting

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The

allsafety instructions.

cutting

the unit

down.

unit before

etc. Replace

string head

or blade

adjustments.

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lt has been reported may contribute to

a condition in certain individuals. numbness, upon exposure to cold and are all thought symptoms. lt is or There possibly

a) Keep

and

blanching ofthe

cold. Hereditary

dampness,

to contribute to

presently

extent of exposure

are measures that

reduce

the effects

your

ating the

body warm

unit wear warm. It is reported contributing

b) After

to Raynaud's

period

each

blood circulation.

c) Take

exposure

d) Keep

and worn

you

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experience immediately these

symptoms.

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and store fuel in

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fuel outdoors

Wipe

up any fuel

site

before starting

after stopping

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Stop the storing

the unit.

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Allow

the engine

the

unit from moving

frequent

the tool well

work breaks.

per

day.

parts

replaced.

any of the symptoms

discontinue

where there

spillage. Move

engine.

engine

and allow to

to cool;

around the

hot from

muffler or

operation.

and remove the

adjustments

Wear

repairs

or

your protective

When the

attachment has

each

for

use

loose fasteners,

any damaged

that vibrations

parts

will rotate

from

during carburetor

called Raynaud's

Symptoms

may include

fingers, usually

factors,

diet, smoking,

and work

the development

unknown what, if

may

contribute to the

can be taken

by the

of vibration:

in cold weather.

gloves

to keep hands

that

cold weather is

Syndrome.

of operation,

exercise

Limit the

maintained,

fasteners tightened,

use and seeyour

a container

approved for

are no soarks 30 ft. away from

engine.

Slowly remove the fuel

Do not smoke

when refueling,

cool before refueling

empty the fuel tank

before transporting

cylinder of the

plug

spark

except for equipment

unit is turned

stopped

before

use.

hand,held

Syndrome

tingling,

apparent

exposure to

practices

of

any, vibrations

condition.

operator to

When

and

wrists

a major factor

to increase

amount

of this

condition,

physician

gasoline.

or flames.

refueling

and secure

in a vehicle.

wire

fuel

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string

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guards, straps, deflectors,

all

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securelY

and

manufacturer's replacement

the

only

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head.

other

any

string

this

to

operate

good

condition.

in

a firm

head below

over 30 in. or more above

located

SAFETY RULES FOR

AND BLADE USE

pulpy

coasting

stops, keep rotaiing blade

stalks until it stops

not operaie the brushcutter unless

is firmly secured

gloves

heavy

installing or removing blades.

the engine and remove

the blade or before

in

not

attempt

blade can cause

after the

spin

stopped

RULES FOR

if cracked,

head

string head

the

sure

attached.

not use

brand of replacement

trimmer

unit without

grip

on

both handles while

waist level.

in

when

operating

to remove any obstruction caught

touch

to

engine is stopped or throttle trigger

proper

rotating.

TRIMMER

chipped,

Failureto

any other

can result in

grass

the

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place

and in

removing

or stop

injury while it continues

control until

or damaged

or blade is

do so can cause

handles

and

string in

cutting attachment.

string

serious

deflector

trimming.

cut with

ground.

the

BRUSH-

in thicker weeds

the brushcutter

good

condition.

the brushcutter

the spark

and

the blade when it is

the blade has

properly

are

the

or cutting

personal

place

in

Keep

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string

and

plug

wire

or

installing

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each use.

before inJury.

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only

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for use on

intended

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minimize the blade thrust reaction.

could

Never cut any

Always wear

cutter and Maintain a firm blade. Keep the blade

level.

waist

Never use

more above

or

that has

blade

installed

is

Failure

the manufacturer's

this brushcutter.

other

result

can

is suited

blade

Do not use

only.

thrust

the

adjust to a comfortable

the brushcutter

to cut woody

blade

caution

is the reaction

contacts anything

blade cause the blade

the unit away

can be

control of

if the blade snags, stalls, or

in areas where

cut. For cutting ease and

from the right to the left.

or woody stock is encountered.

material over 1/2 in. diameter.

shoulder

grip

both handles while cutting

on

away from

ground

the

been damaged. Always

conectly

and securely fastened

to do so

brand

in serious

when using

violent the unit. Blade thrust

harness when using

with the blade located 30 in.{

level.

can cause serious

replacement

Do not use any other

or cutting

blade

personal

for cutting for any

thicker weeds

purpose.

other

brush.

the blade

may occur when

that

it

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for an instant, and

to stop

from the object

to cause

enough

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safety, approach

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Weight

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width

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power

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side shields and,

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handle

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Shaft Grass Deflector

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Shaft Grass Gear Head Locking Shoulder Harness String

Head Assembly

Bottle

of 2-Cycle Oil

Hanger

Cap

Operator's Manual

STRING

1a - 1c.

product

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on the tool and in this

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positions

the tool carefully

occurred during shipping.

discard the

parts

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familiarize

DESIGN

the

of

trimmer

comfort and ease of

and at different angles.

requires assembly.

packing

and satisfactorily

are damaged

assistance.

LIST

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Assembly

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Tool - BC30

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BC30

TRIMMER

requires

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provides

for

grasp

and any

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to make sure no

material until

operated the tool.

or missing,

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an understanding of

operator's manual as

are

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with

all operating

easy handling. lt is

when operating in

accessories from the

packing

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breakage or

you

have

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please

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GRASS DEFLECTOR The trimmer

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from

flying debris.

includes

TOP-MOUNTED

The top-mounted motor

from

away

the dust

grass

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and debris

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parts

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injury.

tool. Any such

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personal

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device.

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the end cap

the button

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the button locks into the

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hole, the shafts are not locked into

rotate from side to side uniil the button

injury.

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located

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POWER HEAD

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Push in the button and twist seoarate ends.

ATTACHING THE STORAGE

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rotate the cap from side to side until

Slightly

into

locks

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hanging

hole in the attachment shaft can

purposes

tightened before operating

periodically

injury.

the attachment:

the shafts to

your

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push

in the

the lower end attachment

as well.

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any attachment while

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stop the engine can

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power

of the

attachment

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positioning

tightness during use

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HANGER

attachment

button

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shaft. Align

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the attachment

hole.

is locked

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remove and

for storage.

place

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place.

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shaft.

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the front handle onto the

housing

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the

through

bolt

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lnsen

Align the bolt holes 1-112

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handle for

Tighten first

hex bolt head fits insidethe

one side of the handle.

the clamp,

wing nut

securely.

5.

handle must

shaft housing

in.) through the handle

assembly is complete,

be used for ensuring the

and bottom clamp

left.

the end ofthe handle

short boll(1/4-20

Inslall flat washers,

assembly in

best balance and

the long bolt

HANDLE

and clamp from the

too side of the

a comfortable

the front handle.

bolts, and wing

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safety when using

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and

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snugly in

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the

side.

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adjust the

comfort.

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the short bolt.

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drive shaft

position.

hex recess

nuts.

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a brushcutter.

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long bolt

molded

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screw

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from

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deflector.

grass

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as shown.

the

the tab deflector.

the wing screw

deflector onto the bottom of

hex screw ihrough the

the curved shaft.

flat washer and lock

wing nut on the

THE

SS3O

wing screw

the

on the mounting

hole in the

grass

deflector.

the screw

THE BRUSHCUTTER

BC30

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guard

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models. Instructions changing operation.

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is shipped

from string trimmer

gear

on the

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head as shown.

the three

guard

and

the screws securely

head

into the

DEFLECTOR

grass

the

on

personal

injury.

flat

washer, lock washer, and

grass

washer on the

hex head cap screw and

STRAIGHT

grass

from the

bracket

in the mounting

hole

grass

deflector.

the mounting

through

securely

installed

have been

removed,

hex head screws

on

included

operation

placethebrushcutterguard

gear

head.

torque

and

to

avoid

deflector

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deflector.

in the slot

bracket

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contact

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the curved

hex head

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bracket and

deflector

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brushcutter

these

reference

for

to brushcutter

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from bottom

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sharp.

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and

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CONVERTING

BRUSHCUTTER

To

convert

the

string

the

attach

THE SHOULDER HARNESS

9. the

to a comfortable

strap

FROM BRUSHCUTTER TO

BC3O

-

from the brushcutter to the string trimmer, remove

brushcutter

and install the string head.

in the flanged washer with the slot in the

the slot

head.

gear

the blade nut by turning it clockwise.

the three

head.

the

brushcutter

grass

the

Deflector earlier in this manual.

the flanged washer

head.

gear

washer

the

string head assembly onto the

counterclockwise.

the string

from the

head assembly

brushcutter

guard,

head locking tool through the slot in the

gear

head.

washer

head installation.

string

screws securino

guard.

STRAIGHT

STRING

def lector. Refer to To Attach the Straight

the flanoed washer should face

head locking tool

gear

and

head.

head assembly securely.

FROM

BC3O

-

string trimmer

and straight shaft

guard

harness to the strap

shoulder

position.

attach the straight shaft

the blade.

and

gear

the

from

parts

the

on

STRING TRIMMER

to

install the

and

head

shaft

the

brushcutter ouard

together for Iater use.

SHAFT GRASS

HEAD

gear

head shaft.

with the slot in the

through the slot in the

gear

head shaft

the

brushcutter,

grass

blade.

remove

deflector,

and

TO

-

GEAR HEAD

FLANGED WASHER

>/

'@,1

sLoT<@\.

'll'J'hlt'+'

/

t,

REMOVING DEFLECTOR

Figures

See

I

Align gear

r

Place flanged

I

Remove clockwise,

I

Remove installation.

I

Remove

r

Remove NOTE: Store the string use.

INSTALLING THE TRI-ARC@

BRUSHCUTTER

Figures 10 - 14.

See r

Install the Brushcutter Guard

r

Place the flanged

the hollow

I

Center the blade on the flanged blade fits flat goes

I

Install the from

r

Place the

r

Place

flanged washer

r

Install handed

r

Tighien the mrnlmum.

THE STRAIGHT

AND STRING

10 - 13.

the slot in the flanged washer

neao.

gear

head locking

the

washer and

the

the flanged washer

the wing screw the

gear

string head

grass

deflector.

head.

securing

head

GUARD

brushcutter

side

and the raised hub

through the hole

cupped washer with the raised

the blade.

blade nut onto the gear

the

the blade nut

threads).

blade nut securely

guard.

earlier in this

washer

toward

the brushcutter

rn the blade.

head locking tool

gear

and

head.

by turning it counterclockwise

SHAFT

HEAD

tool

through

assembly

and

retain

the

parts

Refer to Attaching

manual.

gear

over the

washer, making

of the flanged washer

gear

head

through the

torque to 120

and

GRASS

with the

slot in the

the

slot in the

by turning

it for the

grass

deflector.

together

for later

BLADE AND

head

shaft with

guard.

sure the

center away

shaft.

slot

in.lbs.

blade

the

in the

(left

WASHER

FLANGED

toosEN

cuppro--v@^

*o'1lo,r,f-

ilunrEN

Fig. 13

FUELING FUEL

This

pre-mixing line and 2-cycle engine proved

Recommended unleaded

Mix a high

AND REFUELING THE

MIXTURE

product

powered

is

gasoline

and 2-cycle oil. Pre-mix unleaded

gasoline.

for

fuel: This engine is certified to

gasoline

intended for automotive use.

quality

2-cycle engine oil at2.6 oz.

by a 2-cycle engine and

oil in a clean 1

TRIMMER

gallon

container

rus).

not

Do

use automotjve

NOT mix

DO period.

HIGH

FILLING TANK I

I

I I

NOTE: lt is normal for smoke to be emitted engine

surface around fuel cap

Glean contamination.

Loosen fuel cap slowly. surface.

pour

Carefully

replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect

Prior to gasket.

lmmediately replace fuel cap and hand any fuel spillage.

firsi use.

after

oil or 2-cycle outboard oil.

quantities

GASOLINE

gallon (US)

1

larger than usable in a 30

QUALITY

1 liter 20 cc

fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage.

2-CYCLE ENGINE OIL

2.6

Rest the cap on a clean

tighten. Wipe

OIL

to

A wnnunc,

Always shut off engine

machine with a running or hot engine,

a 30 ft. from refueling site before starting engine. smoke!

before fueling. Never

Move at least

requires

gaso-

ap-

operate on

per gallon

day

oz.

(20

ml)

prevent

the

up

from a new

add fuel to

Do not

A wnnnrnc'

To avoid burns the bottom of

Hold the trimmer with your

left hand on hands while fortable

Always

top down. This will

the the shaft damage the string head, STOP plug

wire, and throttle

PROPER

()PERATING

P0stTt0N

from hot

surfaces,

the

enoine above

your

the front handle. Keep a firm

in

ooeration.

position

with the rear handle about hip height.

operate trimmer at full throttle. Cut

housing and string head

from overheating.

remove the

will result in oil dripping from the muffler.

hand on the rear handle and

right

Trimmer should be held at a com-

prevent grass

grass

lf

THE ENGINE, disconnect the spark

grass.

Prolonged cutting at

never operate unit with

waist level.

grip

with both

grass

tall

from wrapping around

which could cause

wrapped around

becomes

from

partial

mnHrnc,

A

Do not allow familiarity

less. Remember that

suffrcient

Always wear shields when

result possible

to inflict serious lnjury.

wnnrutruc,

A

in objects

serious injury.

a careless fractlon

goggles

safety

operating tools. Failure io

being thrown into

with tools

or safety

your

to make

you

of a second is

glasses

with side

do so

eyes, resulting in

care-

could

A

Do not mended attachments in serious

14

wnnntHc'

use any attachments or accessories

the manufacturer

by

or accessories

personal

injury.

of this

not

tool.

recommended

not

recom-

The

use of

can result

OPERATING See Figure

wanrurruc,

A

Always

of

use

the user

lnturv.

7'

THE TRIMMER

15.

position

the unit on the operator's right side.

the

unit on the operator's left side will expose

to hot

surfaces and can result in oossible

The

burn

Fig. 15

tc

wnnrulruc'

A

trimmer away from

the string

hold

Always

clearance

ing contact result

ADVANCE

TO String

grass while running I

Run engine

r

Tap string advances Do not

NOTE:

will cut

NOTE: advance the engine,

ADVANCE

TO

I

Stop

I

Push manually advance the string.

CUTTING

See Figures

r

Avoid hot surfaces your

r

Keep the the

r

The curved right to left. The straight shaft the unit from left to the operator.

in illustration.

r

Use the tip of string head into uncut

I

Wire and

breakage. Stone

wear string

I

Avoid

and

GRASS

between

the housing

with

in burns

advance

the spool

hold the spool retainer on ihe

line trimming cut-off blade on the

The

the line to the correct length. lf the

string

the string by tapping it on

and manually advance

the engine.

the spool retainer down

TIPS

16

body.

trimmer tilted toward

cuiting area"

best

trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood

fence

DEFLECTOR

other serious

and/or

THE CUTTING LINE

is controlled

engine at full throttle.

throttle.

at full

retainer on

each time the spool retainer is

is worn too shod

THE

CUTTING

-17. by always keeping

(Proper

operating

shaft trimmer cuts

right. This will avoid

Avoid cutting in the dangerous

to do the cutting; do

grass.

picket

fences cause extra string and brick walls, curbs,

rapidly.

posts

can easily be damaged

BLADE

Figure 18.

See

The trimmer is equipped

grass

on the it is trimmed string whenever

deflector.

For best cutting, advance

to length by the cut-off

you

hear the engine

the body keepthe body or string trimmer

by tapping

ground

while

position

the area being cut;

when

trimmer cuts

LINE TRIMMING CUT-OFF

with a line

product.

and the

cutting head

personal

injury.

the string head

to

you the

the string.

LINE

pulling

trimming cut-off

string. The

advance

ground.

grass

may not be able to

ground.

lf so, stop

MANUALLY

on string(s)

the tool away

figure 1 5.)

shown in

passing

the unit

when

throwing debris at

area shown

not force string

wear, even

and wood

moldings, siding,

by the string.

string blade. Advance running faster

Any can

tapped.

deflector

this is

passing

blade

on

to

from

may

until

the

than

DANGER()US

AREA

CUTTING

TRIMMER

or when

normal,

best

maintain to advance

properly.

SHAFT

CURVED

BEST CUfiING

STRAIGHT

CUT-OFF

performance

SHAFT

LINE TRIMMING

BLADE

trimming efficiency

and keep

TRIMMER

CURVED

SHAFT TRIMMER

LINE

TRIMMING

BLADE

diminishes.

the

string long

CUT-OFT

This

OPERATING

Figures 19 - 20.

See

the brushcuiter with

Hold

the

and grip

with both hands be held at a comfortable oosition hip height. Maintain Position

the kickback reaction of the cutting blade.

by

Adjust the shoulder harness to

at a comfortable operating shoulder harness

with the blade.

THE BRUSHCUTTER

your

hand on

yourself

your

the

while in operation. Brushcutter should

your

you

that

so

will reduce the risk

right hand on the rear handle

"J"

Barrier Handle. Keep a firm

with the rear handle about

grip

and balance on both

will not be drawn off balance

position

the brushcutter

to assure that the

and

of ooerator

BLADE THRUST

Exercise extreme caution when using unit. Blade thrust spinning blade contacts anything may cause "thrust"

the unit away from the object that action can be violent enough to cause control of the unit. if the blade snags,

in

cur

areas For cutting ease and safety, approach with the brushcutter an unexpected

practice

is

reaction that may occur when the

the

the blade to

where it is difficult to see the material being

could minimize the blade

stop

Blade thrust

stalls, or binds. This is more likely

from the right to the left. In the event

object or woody stock is encountered,

the blade with this

it cannot cut. Thrs contact

for an instant, and suddenly

can occur

was hit. This re-

the operator to lose

without warning

the weeds being cut

thrust reaction.

A wnnrurruc,

To

avoid burns

the bottom of the enoine above waist

TRI-ARC@ BLADE The Tri-Arc@ blade is suited only for thicker

stalks. When the blade becomes dull, to

extend the

blade. Use only

your

local retailer.

CUTTING

A

Extreme care must

safe operation. Read the safety information

sure operation using the blade, refer to Specific Safety for Brushcutter and Blade Use earlier in

I

Always when

I

Maintain yourself kickback

from hot surfaces, never operate unit

life

Tri-Arc@

blade,

of

the

Do not sharpen

blade.

part

number AP04105, available

TECHNIQUE - BLADE

wnRrurruc,

taken when using blades

be

hold brushcutter

operating. Use a firm

your grip

you

so that

reaction

your

on

grip

and balance on both

will

not be drawn off balance

the

of

cuttinq blade.

level.

weeds and

it can be turned over

this manual.

right side with both hands

both handles.

on

feet. Position

feet.

contact

to oc-

cut.

this

with

pu

lpy

the Tri-Arc@

at

to en-

for safe

Rules

by the

I

Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects such glass,

rocks, concrete, fencing,

r

Never use blades ings or other

I

Never use a blade after hitiing a inspecting detected.

I

unit is used as a scyihe, cutting

The

in a broad sweeping action from side

left

r

Use only blade or cutting

personal

serious

DIRECTI()N OF ROTATION

17

near

immovable

it for

damage. Do

the Tri-Arc@ blade. To install any other brand

head to this brushcutter can injury.

wire, wood, metal, etc.

sidewalks,

objects.

fencing,

hard object without first

not

use

from the right to the

CUTTING AREA

if any damage is

to side.

OPERATING

P0stTt0N

posts,

build-

result in

PR()PER

trin lO

Fig. 20

as

STARTING See

TO DO

ano

r

Lay the

r

PRIME

r

SET

I

PULL

r

Wait 6-1

NOTE:

the RUN

to TO START

PULL TO STOP

Press the

21 -

Figures

A COLD

START

squeeze

NOT

runs.

trimmer on a

- Press

the start

the rope

0 seconds,

Squeezing

position.

A WARM

the rope until

THE

and hold

engine stops.

STOPPING

AND

23. ENGINE:

the throttle

the

lever

until the engine starts.

the

ENGINE:

the switch in the stop

trigger

flat, bare surface.

primer

bulb 7 times.

to the

START

then squeeze the

throttle trigger releases

ENGINE:

the engine starts.

the

until

posiiion.

trigger

" position

" @

engine starts

to run.

start lever

the

until

P()SITI()N

START

P0srTt0N

RUN

PRIMERBULI

Fi1.22

LEVER

START

LEVER

START

wnnrurruc'

I

When servicing, use only identical replacement Use of any other

dil^+ drm.^a

^r

wnnuHc'

A

Always wear safety shields during tool operation. lf operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

wmrurruc'

A

inspecting,

Before

off engine, wait for all moving

shut disconnect spark plug.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in

personal

serious

GENERAL

Avoid using solvents when cleaning

plastics

are susceptible to damage from

commercial solvents and

cloths to remove dirt, dust,

clean

pads

may create a hazard or cause

goggles

or safety

cleaning, or servicing

plug

wire and move it away from spark

property

injury or

MAINTENANCE

may

be damaged

parts

damage.

plastic

grease,

oil,

glasses

parts.

with side

the machine,

to stop, and

parts.

various types of

by thelr use. Use

etc.

A wnnrurruc,

Do not based with destroy rnlury.

You For service

SPOOL REPLACEMENT EZ WINDTM TAP ADVANCE

NEW

See Figures 24 - 25.

lf tn

Use facturer's

I

any time let brake fluids,

at

products, penetrating

plastic parts.

plastic

often make adjustments and repairs described here.

can

other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by an authorized

dealer.

PREWOUND

replacing

this manual.

.080 in.

only

replacement

the engine

Stop the string head

remove.

Chemicals can damage,

which may result in serious

SPOOL

string only,

refer to

trimmer line.

diameter

string

and disconnect

turn the

and

gasoline, petroleum-

oils, etc., come in contact

SYSTEM

String

for

bbst

the

spool

weaken

personal

Replacement

Use original

performance.

plug

spark

retainer clockwise to

wire. Hold

manu-

Most

or

later

Fig.24

INSERT INTO

STRING HEAD

Fig. 25

I

Remove the empty spool spring attached

I

Make sure posite

of each string is extended approximately 6 in. beyond each slot.

I

Align the slot(s) on the spool to the eyelet(s) on the string head housing. essary direction

r

Make sure the string head and the spool installed on the drive shaft. Turn terclockwise to

I

Slide strings into the housing rotate the spool

r

Push the spool retainer down while to manually advance the assembly of the string head.

the two

each other on the new spool. Make sure the end

Push

from the

to the spool.

strings are captured

down and

to

align the slot(s).

secure.

into the cutting

turn the

the soool retainer

eyelets

position.

string and

head. Keep the

string

in the slots op-

spool

pull

and

pulling

to

check

in the nec-

retainer

outward

on string(s)

for

are

coun-

to

proper

Fig.

ZJ

19

STRING See

r

I Remove

I r

r

CLEANING

MUFFLER NOTE:

amount exhaust

become power

iemove recommend this

SPARK

The spark

hours

REPLACEMENT

28'

26 -

Figures

disconnect

and

engine

the

Stop the

remove.

NOTE: any

Cut

Findthemiddleofthestringsection.

the

string Nearing

uct. on dealer

head

string

the

Keep

old string

piece

one

in

hook

in the

the end

slot

each

into

the spool

Replace Replacement

Depending

of oil

port,

blocked

with

loss

these

service.

ARRESTOR

arrestor

yearly to ensure

or

arrestors

Spark

the model

the location

for

turn

and

from

spool

the spring

remaining

trimmer

of

the center

direction

of the

spool. Do

of the

and

earlier THE

the type

on

and/or

used,

and/or

muffler,

with carbon

gas

your

to

deposits

qualified service

only

that

must

may

purchased. Please

of the

the

the spool

the string

attached

the spool.

on

ft. long.

line 18

the spool.

of

indicated

in this

on

string, slide

not

the spool

manual'

EXHAUST

of fuel

your

operating

sparK

deposits.

powered tool,

performance.

restore

cleaned

be

performance of

proper

different

be in

contact

spark

spark retainer

head. to

Loopthestringaround

the

one

overfill.

retainer.

arrestor

plug

wire.

clockwise

the spool.

wind

Carefully

the spool.

top of

the string

of

end

Referto

PORT

the

used,

conditions,

screen

you notice

lf

you

may

replaced

your

nearest

your model'

for

We

your depending

technicians

or

locations

Hold

to

Remove

the

Spool

AND

type and

the

may

to

need

highly

perform

25

every

prod-

service

REPLACING

Figures 29

See

proper performance

SPOOL

\

\\

{{ffi

ffi*

U

!r-'ry-m

a

rTl--

\--z

-

T]

Fig. 26

a

SL0T

Fig.27

For I

Remove the air filter cover by

with

I

Remove the air filter Rinse and let dry completely.

r

Reinstall

I

Replace the air filter bottom of the cover into the push

NOTE: For best

FUEL CAP

A wnnuruc'

A leaking fuel immediately.

The fuel cap contains valve. A clogged fuel filter will mance. ened, check valve may fuel cao if reouired.

SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT This engine uses

plug

spark

placement

STORING THE PRODUCT

I

Clean allforeign materialfrom the indoors

to

children. Keep away from corrosive agents such

garden

r

Abide byall ISO

and handling of

When

storing 1 month

I

Drain gasoline.

AND

CLEANING AIR FIITER

- 30. and long life, keep air filter

pushing

your

thumb while

the air filter.

the cover up until it latches

cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced

performance

lf

with .025 in.

and replace annually.

in a dry, well-ventilated

chemicals

all fuel from tank into a container approved for

Run

gently pulling

and clean it in warm soapy water.

cover by inserting the tabs on the

performance,

a Champion RCJ-6Y or NGK BPMRTA

and gasoline.

engine until it stops.

replace annually.

a non-serviceable filter and a check

improves when

be faulty or filter

electrode

and de-icing salts.

local

regulationsforthesafe storage

or longer:

down on the latch

on

slots on the air filter base;

securely in

poor

cause

the fuel cap is loos-

clogged.

gap.

Use an exact re-

product.

that is inaccessible

area

the

cover.

engine

Store

clean.

place.

perfor-

Replace

idle

unit

as

AIR FILTER C(IVER

AIR FILTER

C()VER

OPEN

Fig.

29

AIR FILTER

AIR FITTER

COVER

21

THESE

IF

PROBLEM

will

Engine

does

Engine

and

speed

SMOKE

starts,

Engine celerates

will

String

start

excesslve

and

runs,

not

will

DO

idle

SOLUTIONS

not

not reach

emits

but

not advance

NOT

full

ac-

THE

SOLVE

POSSIBLE

No fuel.

2.

is flooded

Engine

3.

Incorrect

1. filter

2. Air

arrestor

Spark

3.

4. Spark

speed

1. ldle needs

String Not enough

String

3.

4.

Sking Engine

5.

plug

adjustment.

is welded

is worn is

PROBLEM

CAUSE

mixture.

oil/fuel

dirty.

is

screen

fouled.

screw

string

too shoft.

tangled

is too

speed

CONTACT

is dirty

carburetor

on

itself.

to

on spool.

spool.

on

slow.

AUTHORIZED

YOUR

SOLUTION

1. Check spark

the

cylinder.

plug

spark

a

wiih

primer

Push

2.

not

does

blocked.

fills,

bulb

item

Figure

fresh

1. Use (50:1).

2. Clean

Filter

Air

3. Contact

4. Clean gap.

Referto

in this

idle speed

Turn

1. speed.

1. Lubricate Install

2,

earlier

strings

Pull

3.

releasing

and Remove

4.

String Advance

5.

SERVICE

Remove

spark.

plug

cap

rope

the

Pull

lf there

tip.

sparK

new

start

starts Depending

23.

airfilter.

or

manual.

more

Plug.

until

bulb

primary fuel

fill,

Contact

may

engine

leverto

pull

and

runs.

and

on

numerous

require

and

fuel

Referto

in

earlier

a servicing

spark

replace

Spark

screw

Figure

See

with silicone

string

string.

manual.

this

in

while

sPool

from

string

Replacement

at full

string

DEALER'

plug.

spark

lay

and

watch

and

spark,

is no

is full

bulb

delivery

dealer'

service

a

flooded,

be

the START the

the

this

31.

Referto String

alternately

position'

repeatedly

rope

the severity

pulls

correct

Replacing

manual.

dealer.

plug. Reset

Replacement

Plug

clockwise

spray

pressing

retainer.

and

spool

in this

earlier

throttle.

Reattac

plug

on

spark

for

repeat

lf

fuel'

of

system

pri

lf

proceed

until

the

of

rope'

the

of

oil

2-cycle

and

spark

to increase

down

Refer

rewind.

manual.

IF THESE SOLUTIONS

PROBLEM

Soool retainer

wraps around

tr

Grass driveshaft string

housing and

head

THIS PRODUCTWAS Congratulations!

original emission level,

Emissions Parts Inspect Before Clean

CATALYT|C MUFFLER ASSEMBLY......

AIR FILTER ASSY

includes:

Filter ..................

SPARK SCREEN CARBURETOR

includes:

Heat Dam

Gaskets FUEL TANK ASSY

includes:

Fuel Lines........................ X

Fuel Cao.......................... X

Fuel Filter IGNITION ASSY

includes:

P1u9.........

Spark ALL EMISSIONS-RELATED

THE PARTS FIRST SCHEDULED

DO NOT

hard to turn

1. Screw threads are

1. Cutting

2. Operating

THE PROBLEM CONTACT

SOLVE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

damaged.

grass

tall

tevet. throttle.

trimmer at

MANUFACTURED WITH A CATALYST

You have made an

please

EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Each

ASSY

investment toward

to the maintenance section below.

refer

Use

PARTS ARE WARRANTED

REPLACEMENT

5 Hours

....................

YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE

SOLUTION

dirty or

ground

at

protecting

Every Replace

X............................. X

.........................

FOR TWO

WHICHEVER

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