Ryobi RLT-300, Owner'S Operating Manual

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oPErATIon
rEPlACE SPool or CuTTInG lInE
(Fig.11)
Warning: unplug the mains supply cable before attempting to change the line.
1. Turn the trimmer over to access the cutting line.
2. With one hand hold the cutting head steady, and with the other hand release the cutting head cover (a)
by pressing the locking mechanism on both sides.
3. Pull the spool head from the retainer.
4. Remove the spool (b) from the cutting head (c) and discard all line on the spool.
5. Choose either oPTIon 1 or oPTIon 2 below for spool or line replacement.
option 1: accessory replacement spool
option 2: rewinding spool using bulk line
Bulk line for your trimmer is available at extra cost from your local dealer. To install bulk line, follow the
steps below.
(use 1.2mm diameter round nylon line only)
6. Insert the one line through a slot in the spool.
7. Snugly and evenly wind the cutting line onto the spool in the direction of the arrow on the spool until the
line builds up to the notches in the spool rim.
8. Do not overfill spool.
note: The maximum recommended length of line in the spool is 8m per slot.
Warning: Pay attention to winding direction.
9. Always replace the spool with a new pre-wound spool.
10. Insert the end of one line through an eyelet in the cutting head. Insert the other line through the other
eyelet.
11. Always wind an even amount of line on both layers of the spool.
12. Insert the spool into cutting head. Once spool is in cutting head, pull lines to release them from spool rail
notches.
13. Refit the cutting head cover into cutting head.
ImPorTAnT : Keep all areas of the cutting head cover and cutting head clean. Place the cap back by
pushing it firmly into the cutting head. To ensure that the cutting head cover is correctly fitted,
try to remove it without depressing the two latches. If it is correctly fitted it should not move.
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Fig. 11
c
b
a