Ryobi RBC31SBO, Original Instructions Manual, Page: 6 / 288

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The product should be held at a comfortable position
with the trigger handle about hip height.
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Maintain your grip and balance on both feet. Position
yourself so that you will not be drawn off balance by the
kickback reaction of the cutting blade.
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Adjust the strap hanger to a comfortable position.
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Exercise extreme caution when using the blade with
the product. Blade thrust is the reaction that may occur
when the spinning blade contacts anything it cannot
cut. This contact may cause the blade to stop for an
instant, and suddenly “thrust” the product away from
the object that was hit. This reaction can be violent
enough to cause the operator to lose control of the
product. Blade thrust may occur without warning if
the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is more likely to
occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material
being cut. For cutting ease and safety, approach the
weeds being cut from the right to the left. In the event an
unexpected object or woody stock is encountered, this
could minimize the blade thrust reaction
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TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
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Stop the engine and allow it to cool down before storing
or transporting.
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Clean all foreign materials from the product.
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If a cutting blade is fitted, cover it with the blade
protector.
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Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for
petrol. Remember to properly replace and tighten the
fuel cap.
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Run the engine until it stops, this will remove all fuel
that could become stale and leave varnish and gum in
the fuel system.
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Store the product in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated
place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from
corrosive agents, such as garden chemicals and de-
icing salts. Do not store outdoors.
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When transporting the product in a vehicle, secure it
against movement or falling to prevent injury to persons
or damage to the product.
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Never carry or transport the product while the engine
is running.
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Abide all government and local regulations for the safety
storage and handling of petrol. Excess fuel should be
used in other 2-cycle engine powered equipment.
SHORT TERM
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Stop the engine, and allow it to cool down before
storing.
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Clean all foreign material from the product.
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Store the product in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated
place that is inaccessible to children.
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Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden
chemicals and de-icing salts.
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Do not store outdoors.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts,
accessories, and attachments. Failure to do so can
cause possible injury, poor performance, and may void
your warranty.
WARNING
The cutting attachment must not rotate in idle mode. If
this requirement is not satisfied, the clutch has to be
adjusted or the product needs an urgent maintenance
by a qualified technician.
WARNING
A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced
immediately.
WARNING
Note that the blade nut is a nylon nut, which is to be used
for one time assembly only. Do not reuse the nylon nut.
When installing/reinstalling, use a new nylon nut. Failure
to follow this procedure can result in serious injury.
WARNING
Make sure that the nut torque is
≥
25Nm when
assembling the blade. Failure to follow this procedure
can result in serious injury.
(See page 2
02
, step 4)
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Always stop the engine and allow it to cool down before
making any maintenance.
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You may make adjustments and repairs described
in this manual. For other repairs, have the product
serviced by an authorised service centre.
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Consequences of improper maintenance may include
excess carbon deposits resulting in loss of performance
and discharge of black lubricant residue dripping from
the muffler.
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For replacement line, use only nylon filament line of
the diameter described in the specification table of this
manual.
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After extending the new cutter line, always return the
product to its normal operation position before starting.
After each use, clean the product with a soft dry cloth.
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Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors and handles
are properly and securely attached to avoid the risk of
personal injury.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Check if fastener is fully
tightened Before each use
Check: Cutting attachment
must not rotate in idle mode ² Before each use
Check fuel hose Before each use