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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

15 in. (381 mm) 
String Trimmer 
RY41002 

 Series

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.

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EL15

(RY41002)

Summary of Contents for EL15

Page 1: ...igh 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 rea...

Page 2: ...on 11 13 Maintenance 14 15 Troubleshooting 16 Accessories 17 Customer Service Information 18 Your trimmer has many features that make using this product more pleasant and enjoyable We have given safet...

Page 3: ...gger Stay alert and pay attention to what you are doing Use common sense when using this product Do not force the product It will do a better job with less likelihoodofariskofinjurywhenyouoperateitatt...

Page 4: ...CTRICAL SAFETY RULES Make sure the cord is located so that it will not be stepped on tripped over or otherwise subjected to damage or stress Donotabusethepowercord Nevercarrytheproductby the cord Neve...

Page 5: ...ctive clothing and boots Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this product Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at le...

Page 6: ...al and review frequently for continuing safe op eration and instructing others who may use this prod uct The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which...

Page 7: ...t discard the packing material until you have carefullyinspectedandsatisfactorilyoperatedtheprod uct If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 800 860 4050 for assistance PACKING LIST Upper sh...

Page 8: ...ER MOTOR HOUSING GRASS DEFLECTOR The trimmer includes a grass deflector that helps protect you from flying debris ERGONOMIC DESIGN The design of the trimmer provides for easy handling It is designed f...

Page 9: ...TACHMENT FROM THE UPPER SHAFT See Figure 2 Disconnecttheuppershaftandattachmentshaftforstorage or when a job calls for a different attachment Follow these steps to remove the attachment from the upper...

Page 10: ...ord retainer is located on the bottom of the trimmer This provides strain relief for the cord preventing unwanted disconnects Note To reduce the disconnection of the power cord from the extension cord...

Page 11: ...the trigger to start the trimmer Trim grass and weeds in a right to left motion with the line parallel to the ground CUTTING TIPS Inspect and clear the area to be trimmed for any rocks broken glass or...

Page 12: ...ce System Followthesestepstoadvancethecuttinglineautomatically Press the trigger Tap the retaining cap lightly on the ground while the motor is running Do not hold the retaining cap on the ground NOTE...

Page 13: ...g 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...

Page 14: ...or replace it Any other service should be performed at a Homelite Authorized Service Dealer REPLACING THE CUTTING LINE See Figures 13 13a and 13b WARNING Use of line other than the original 080 in mo...

Page 15: ...injury REPLACING THE SPOOL See Figure 14 The spool may wear during normal use of the line advance feature and may require occasional replacement Replacement spools are available through your local ret...

Page 16: ...nual Clean threads and lubricate with grease If no improvement replace spool retainer Cut tall grass from the top down Line will not advance when tap retaining cap Retaining cap is hard to turn Grass...

Page 17: ...ool Line 080 in 2 mm UP00145 String Refill 080 in 2 mm 390 ft 118 mm D06511 String Refill 080 in 2 mm 50 ft 15 mm D06509A Retaining Cap RH thread DA98866A Retaining Cap Power Care AP04106 OPTIONAL ATT...

Page 18: ...MODEL NO AND SERIAL NO The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please record the serial number in the space provided below HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS When orderi...

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