Ryobi BC30 User Manual Download

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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.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before

using this product.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Thank you for buying a Ryobi trimmer.

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

30cc String Trimmers and Brushcutter
RY30000 Series

BC30

(RY30004, RY30004A,

RY30061, RY30061A)

SS30

(RY30002, RY30002A,

RY30041, RY30041A)

CS30

(RY30000, RY30000A,

RY30021, RY30021A)

Summary of Contents for BC30

Page 1: ...free performance WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product SAVETHIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Thank you for buying a Ryobi trimmer OPERATOR S MANUAL 30cc String Trimmers and Brushcutter RY30000 Series BC30 RY30004 RY30004A RY30061 RY30061A SS30 RY30002 RY30002A RY30041 RY30041A CS30 RY30000 RY30000A RY30021 RY30021A ...

Page 2: ...ly 10 14 Operation 15 18 Maintenance 19 22 Troubleshooting 23 24 Warranty 25 26 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Trimming weeds and grass is an easy task using Ryobi Trimmers and Brushcutters Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this string trimmer making it easy to maintain and operate ...

Page 3: ...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 carburetoradjustments Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners fuel leaks etc Replace any damaged parts before use ...

Page 4: ...er control until the blade has completely stopped rotating Replace any blade that has been 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 replacementTRI ARC blade intended for use on this brushcutter Do not use any other blade To install any other brand blade or cutting head to this b...

Page 5: ... Z87 1 as well as hearing protection when operatingthisequipment Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft 15 m away Ricochet Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury or property damage NoBlade Do not install or use any type of blade on a product displaying this symbol Blade Thrust Bewareofbladethrust Productsauthorizedforblade use will display this symbol to warn of...

Page 6: ...Save this operator s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this product WARNING Observe all normal safety precautions related to avoid electrical shock 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 SE...

Page 7: ...0041 andRY30041A 12 1 lbs 5 4 kg BC30 RY30004 UT30004A RY30061 andRY30061A 12 9 lbs 5 9 kg String cutting width CS30 RY30000 RY30000A RY30021 andRY30021A 17 in 432 mm SS30 RY30002 RY30002A RY30041 andRY30041A 18 in 457 mm BC30 RY30004 UT30004A RY30061 andRY30061A 18 in 457 mm Blade cutting width BC30 RY30004 UT30004A RY30061 andRY30061A 8 in 203 Enginedisplacement 30cc String diameter CS30 RY30000...

Page 8: ... FEATURES Fig 1a THROTTLE TRIGGER STARTER GRIP CHOKE LEVER FRONT HANDLE COUPLER DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING STRING HEAD CURVED SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR PRIMER BULB KNOB CS30 RY30000 RY30000A RY30021 RY30021A REAR HANDLE ...

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Page 10: ...otatefromsidetosideuntilthebuttonislockedinto place 3 Tighten the knob securely WARNING Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating equipment check it periodically for tightness during use to avoid serious personal injury REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE POWER HEAD For removing or changing the attachment 1 Loosen the knob 2 Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and separate...

Page 11: ...aximizing operator safety when using a brushcutter 1 Hold the top and bottom clamp snugly in position on the shaft housing so that handle will be located to the operator sleft 2 Insert the end of the handle between the clamps 3 Align the bolt holes and push the long bolt 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 in through the handle side 4 Place short bolt 1 4 20 x 1 in through opposite side of clamp Install flat washer lo...

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Page 13: ...ain it for the string head installation 6 Remove the three screws securing the brushcutter guard to gear head 7 Remove the brushcutter guard NOTE Store the brushcutter parts together for later use INSTALLING THE STRAIGHT SHAFT GRASS DEFLEC TOR AND STRING HEAD See Figures 10 and 12 1 Install the grass deflector Refer to To Attach the Straight Shaft Grass Deflector earlier in this manual 2 Place the...

Page 14: ...r for later use INSTALLING THE TRI ARC BLADE AND BRUSHCUTTER GUARD See Figures 10 and 14 1 Install the brushcutter guard Refer to Attaching the Brushcutter Guard earlier in this manual 2 Place the flanged washer over the gear head shaft with the hollow side toward the brushcutter guard 3 Center the blade on the flanged washer making sure the blade fits flat and the raised hub of the flanged washer...

Page 15: ...sing and string head which may cause dam age from overheating If grass becomes wrapped around the string head STOP THE ENGINE disconnect the spark plug wire and remove the grass Prolonged cutting at partial throttle will result in oil dripping from the muffler FILLING TANK 1 Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination 2 Loosen fuel cap slowly Rest the cap on a clean surface 3 Carefully ...

Page 16: ...ft to right This will avoid throw ing debris at the operator Avoid cutting in the dangerous area shown in Figures 16 and 17 Use the tip of string to do the cutting do not force string head into uncut grass Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear even breakage Stone and brick walls curbs and wood may wear string rapidly Avoid trees and shrubs Tree bark wood moldings siding and fence posts ca...

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Page 18: ...le more than eight 8 times NOTE Keep throttle trigger squeezed fully through STEP 6 4 Set the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position B 5 Pull the starter handle until the engine runs Do not pull the starter handle more than six 6 times 6 Allow the engine to run for 15 seconds then set the choke lever to the RUN position C TO STOP THE ENGINE See Figure 21 To stop the engine depress the switch to th...

Page 19: ...Thread the strings into the eyelets in the string head Carefully push the spool into the string head gently pull the strings to the outside if necessary When the spool is positioned in the string head grasp the strings and pull sharply to release them from the slots in the spool 5 Push down and turn the spool counterclockwise until it no longer turns Hold the spool down and rotate clock wise a sma...

Page 20: ...two pieces of string each being approximately 9 ft 2 7 m long 4 Insert the first string into the anchor hole in the upper part of the spool Wind the first string around the upper part of the spool counterclockwise as shown by the arrows on the spool Place string in the slot on upper spool flange leaving about 6 in 152 mm extended beyond the slot Do not overfill After winding the string there shoul...

Page 21: ...ark arrestor is made of a fiberglass material discard and replace If your spark arrestor is made of a metal material follow these cleaning instructions 1 Spray the spark arrestor with a quality carbon cleaner 2 Gently clean using a wire brush 3 Install the new or cleaned spark arrestor and reas semble completely before use REPLACING AND CLEANING AIR FILTER See Figures 29 and 30 For proper performa...

Page 22: ... annually WARNING A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately FUEL CAP MAINTENANCE STORAGE 1 MONTH OR LONGER 1 Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for gasoline Run engine until it stops 2 Clean all foreign material from the trimmer Store it in a well ventilated place that is inaccessible to children Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals an...

Page 23: ... to CHOKE and repeat normal starting proce dure If engine still fails to start repeat procedure with a new spark plug 4 Contact a servicing dealer Allowenginetocompletelywarmup Ifenginedoes not accelerate after three minutes contact a ser vicing dealer Contact a servicing dealer 1 Use fresh fuel and the correct 2 cycle oil mix 2 Clean air filter Refer to Replacing and Cleaning Air Filter earlier i...

Page 24: ...e fresh fuel and the correct 2 cycle oil mix 3 Clean per instruction in Maintenance Section 1 String is welded to itself 2 Not enough string on spool 3 String is worn too short 4 String is tangled on spool 5 Engine speed is too slow Screw threads are dirty or damaged 1 Cutting tall grass at ground level 2 Operating trimmer at part throttle 1 Operating trimmer at part throttle 2 Check oil fuel mixt...

Page 25: ...onroad engines The nonroad engine must be free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause it to fail to conform with U S EPA standards for the first two years of engine use from the date of sale to the ultimate purchaser Ryobi Technologies Inc must warrant the emission control system on your nonroad or small off road engine for the period of time listed above provided there has been no ...

Page 26: ...y 25 Hours or Yearly AIRFILTERASSY INCLUDES FILTER X X SPARKSCREEN X CARBURETORASSY INCLUDES HEATDAM GASKETS FUEL TANK ASSY INCLUDES FUELLINES X FUELCAP X FUELFILTER IGNITIONASSY INCLUDES SPARKPLUG X ALL EMISSIONS RELATED PARTS ARE WARRANTED FOR TWO YEARS OR FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME PRIOR TO THE PARTS FIRST SCHEDULED REPLACEMENT WHICH EVER COMES FIRST WARRANTY ...

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Page 28: ...ase call 1 800 860 4050 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center MODEL NO AND SERIAL NO The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided below HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER OPERATOR S MANUAL 30cc S...

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