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OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL

PETROL BRUSH CUTTER

MODEL RBC-43

KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Your new petrol brush cutter/line trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high

standard of dependability, ease of operation and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you

years of rugged, trouble free performance. If you use your petrol brush cutter/line trimmer properly

and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine type........................................................................................2-stroke, air-cooled

Engine displacement................................................................................................ 43cc

Engine max. speed......................................................................................... 0

1 500min

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Engine idle speed...................................................................................3000+/-300min

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Clutch speed.................................................................................................... 4200min

-1

Fuel tank capacity.................................................................................................1200ml

Fuel type................................................................ 25:1 of unleaded petrol & 2 stroke oil

Starting system............................................................................................Recoil starter

Spark plug type.....................................................................................................L7T/LD

Cutting diameter (Brush Cutter)............................................................................25.5cm

Cutting diameter (Line Trimmer)..............................................................................43cm

Cutting line size...................................................................................... Ø2.4mm x 2.5m

Sound pressure level (Brush Cutter).......................................... L

pA

98.9dB(A),k=3dB(A)

Sound pressure level (Line Trimmer)......................................... L

pA

98.2dB(A),k=3dB(A)

Sound power level (Brush Cutter)............................................L

WA

108.7dB(A),k=3dB(A)

Sound power level (Line Trimmer)......................................... L

WA

111.06dB(A),k=3dB(A)

Vibration level (Left handle) (Brush Cutter)...................................... 4.51m/s

2

, K=1.5m/s

2

Vibration level (Left handle) (Line Trimmer)..................................... 4.52m/s

2

, K=1.5m/s

2

Vibration level (Right handle) (Brush Cutter)......................................6.5m/s

2

, K=1.5m/s

2

Vibration level (Right handle) (Line Trimmer)...................................4.77m/s

2

, K=1.5m/s

2

Net weight................................................................................................................7.7kg

THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI

PETROL BRUSH CUTTER

CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire owner’s

manual, paying close attention to the general

safety rules and rules for safe operation,

before using.

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Summary of Contents for RBC-43

Page 1: ...of unleaded petrol 2 stroke oil Starting system Recoil starter Spark plug type L7T LD Cutting diameter Brush Cutter 25 5cm Cutting diameter Line Trimmer 43cm Cutting line size 2 4mm x 2 5m Sound pres...

Page 2: ...personal injury Save operator s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this tool WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and und...

Page 3: ...el spillage Move 9 m 30 ft away from refueling site before starting engine Stop the engine and allow to cool before refueling or storing the unit Allow the engine to cool empty the fuel tank and secur...

Page 4: ...ay from your body and below waist level Never use the brushcutter with the blade located 76 cm 30 in or more above the ground level FUEL SAFETY This product requires unleaded petrol and 2 stroke oil r...

Page 5: ...10 U handle 11 On Off switch 12 Safety lever 13 Throttle trigger 14 Cutting line spool 15 Hex key 16 Hex key 17 Spanner 18 Spark plug wrench and screwdriver 19 Harness 20 Grass deflector 21 Cutting b...

Page 6: ...blade Grass deflector Harness Hex key x 2 Fuel Oil mixture bottle Spark plug wrench and screwdriver Spanner Operator s manual WARNING Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not r...

Page 7: ...t connects to the trimmer assembly by means of a coupler device 1 Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire 2 Loosen the clamp by turning the clamp knob counterclockwise Fig 5 3 Align the sha...

Page 8: ...t 7 from the shaft by turning it clockwise with the spark plug wrench and screwdriver Remove the floating disc 6 and washer 5 Insert the 4mm allen key 1 through the winding guard and the locking disc...

Page 9: ...ining up to 10 ethanol FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER WARNING Petrol and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive To prevent serious personal injury and property damage handle it with care Kee...

Page 10: ...STARTING AND STOPPING The brush cutter line trimmer should be on a flat bare surface for starting To start a cold engine Move the On Off switch to the ON position Fig 11 Push the primer bulb approxim...

Page 11: ...low to idle speed before stopping the engine OPERATING THE TRIMMER FIG 17 WARNING Always position the machine on the operator s right side The use of the machine on the operator s left side will expos...

Page 12: ...ularly to maintain full cutting width and performance OPERATING THE BRUSH CUTTER FIG 20 WARNING Always position the machine on the operator s right side The use of the machine on the operator s left s...

Page 13: ...e drawn off balance by the kick back reaction of the cutting blade Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects such as glass stones concrete fencing wire wood metal etc Never use blades near foot...

Page 14: ...eaning 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 lubricant grease etc WARNING...

Page 15: ...s soiled with heavy oil deposits Replace the spark plug if the centre electrode is worn at the end This engine uses a L7T LD spark plug with a 0 6 0 7mm electrode gap Fig 28 Use an exact replacement a...

Page 16: ...RPM and stop the cutting attachment Serious personal injury could result from the cutting attachment turning at idle FUEL CAP TANK AND LINES WARNING Check for fuel leaks A leaking fuel cap tank or li...

Page 17: ...times This will clear excess fuel from engine Clean and reinstall spark plug Pull starter three times with choke lever at OPEN If engine does not start move choke lever to CLOSE and repeat normal sta...

Page 18: ...ed Service Centre or other qualified service organistion Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit SYMBOLS SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation...

Page 19: ...ade RPM Decal Rotational direction and maximum speed of the shaft for the cutting attachment Boots Wear non slip safety footwear when using this equipment Gloves Wear non slip heavy duty gloves No Smo...

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