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The tip of the cutting line will wear during use; this reduces
the cutting swath. If the line is not advanced occasionally,
it will wear down to the eyelet. When the trimmer stops,
the line tends to relax and may retract into the trimmer
head assembly. Should this occur, unplug the trimmer,
remove the spool, refeed the line through the eyelets
and reassemble the spool.
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Avoid hitting objects with the line, such as chain-link
fences or concrete, as this causes rapid wear.
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Never drag the trimmer head assembly on the ground
while trimming.
ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE
(FIG.9)
The trimmer includes the EZ Line
TM
Tap Advance System.
Follow these steps to advance the cutting line automatically.
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Tap the bump knob (item 22) lightly on the ground while
the motor is running. Do not hold the bump knob on
the ground.
NOTE:
The line cutting off blade (item 23) on the safety
guard will cut the line to the proper length.
NOTE:
To help prevent line tangle, tap only once to
lengthen the line. If additional line is required, wait a few
seconds before retapping the bump knob. Keep the line
length at or near full cutting diameter.
SAFETY GUARD LINE TRIMMING CUT-OFF BLADE
(FIG.10)
This trimmer is equipped with a line trimming cut-off blade
(item 23) on the safety guard. For best cutting, advance line
until it is trimmed to length by the cut-off blade. Advance line
whenever you hear the engine running faster than normal.
This will maintain best performance and keep line long
enough to advance properly.
Use only identical Ryobi replacement parts when servicing
this product. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage.
REPLACING THE SPOOL
(FIG.11 & FIG.12 )
When your cutting line wears out, replacement spools are
available through our local retailer.
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Release the trigger.
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Unplug the trimmer.
Make sure the trimmer head stops rotating. Contact with a
rotating trimmer head could cause personal injury.
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Remove the bump knob by turning it counterclockwise.
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Remove the empty spool (item 24).
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Clean the trimmer head (item 25) thoroughly. Inspect the
trimmer head for any damaged or worn parts.
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
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Hold the spool so that its tabbed side is positioned
upward. On the new spool, the ends of the lines are
secured in slots on tabs. Release the line from the tabs,
unwind approximately 15cm of line and resecure the
lines in the tabs.
* Ensure that the bump head spring is correctly positioned
between the trimmer head and the spool.
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Insert the lines on the new spool into the eyelets on the
trimmer head.
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Place the spool on the drive shaft (item 26).
To install the spool, you may need to rotate it slightly.
If the line should tangle or break at the eyelets,remove the
spool, refeed the line through the eyelets and reassemble
the spool on the trimmer.
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Release the lines from the tabs by sharply pulling each
line while pushing down on the spool.
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Push down on the spool to reveal the drive shaft.
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Place the bump knob on the drive shaft.
WARNING:
Switch off and disconnect from the mains supply
before replacing the cutting line, adjusting or cleaning
your trimmer.
REPLACING THE CUTTING LINE
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Remove the empty spool (Item 24) from the cutting head
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The spool requires 10m lengths of 1.5mm twist cutting
line.
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Find the middle of the cut length of line and insert into
the slot on the centre of the spool, then wind neatly in
the direction of the arrows. (see fig.11a and fig.11b)
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Secure the lines to the holding slots on the top of the
spool. (see fig.11c)
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Feed the lines through the eyelets of the cutting head
whilst inserting the spool.
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Release the lines from the holding slots by sharply pulling
each line while pushing down on the spool.
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Replace the bump knob on the drive shaft.