METAL BLADE
Model RST2500QF
Your Ryobi Model
RST2500QF is supplied
with a heavy duty metal
blade for slashing long
scrub and thick under-
growth. To attach the metal
blade, insert the gear collar
over the spindle shaft and
align the recess in the gear
collar with the recess in the spindle cover. Fig 5
Insert the metal blade,
flange and hex nut and
hand tighten anticlockwise.
Fig 6
To prevent the shaft from
rotating while tightening
the hex nut, insert a metal
rod or screwdriver into the
Locking Rod Slot and tight-
en the hex nut securely
using a wrench. Fig 7
OIL & FUEL MIXTURE
Thoroughly mix 200 ml of
2 stroke oil with 5 litres of
fresh unleaded fuel in a
container and fill the trim-
mer fuel tank. Fig 8
Care should be taken not to
overfill the fuel tank which
will result in fuel splashing
onto engine parts.
WARNING:
Always stop the motor and allow it
to cool before re-filling the fuel tank. Failure to
adhere to this warning can result in vapour
explosion causing serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always mix petrol and oil in a sepa-
rate container. Do not mix directly in the trim-
mer fuel tank which will cause motor damage
and void the warranty.
STARTING
follow these 3 easy
steps
1
Place the choke
lever in the Cold Start
position. Fig 9
2
Fully depress and
release the primer bulb
5 to 7 times. Fuel
should be visible in the
bulb. Fig 10
3
With the trimmer on
firm ground, depress the
safety switch and squeeze
the throttle trigger fully.
Release the safety switch
while retaining full throttle
on the trigger and pull the
starter rope briskly until
the motor sounds like it
wants to start. Fig 11 & 12
On release of the throttle trigger, the choke will return to
the warm start position. Pull the starter rope 1 to 3 times
to start the motor.
NOTE:
If the motor floods while attempting to start the
trimmer, ensure the choke lever is in the warm start posi-
tion, depress the safety switch and squeeze the throttle
trigger. Release the safety switch and pull the starter rope
briskly. The motor should start within 3 to 8 pulls.
NOTE:
Choking is not required when starting a warm
motor. Start a warm motor in the warm start position.
Fig 5
Fig 6
Fig 10
Fig 9
Choke
Lever
Fig 11
Fig 12
Safety Switch
Throttle Trigger
Primer Bulb
Fig 7
Fig 8
Fuel Tank
Gear Collar
Spindle Cover
Locking
Rod Slot
Starter Rope
Choke Lever in Cold Start Position
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ASSEMBLY
HANDLE
Fig 1.
Insert the handle over the
shaft and the handle clamp
under the shaft. Align the 2
holes in the handle to the
holes in the handle clamp.
Secure with 2 bolts, wash-
ers, lock washers and tight-
en gently.
Adjust the handle to the
desired height and tighten
securely.
GUARD
Model RLT2500QF
Fig 2.
Push the guard onto the
shaft clamp assembly. Align
the 2 holes in the guard
with the 2 recesses in the
clamp assembly.
Secure with bolt washer,
lock washer and wing nut
supplied.
GUARD
Model RYT2500QF &
RST2500QF
Fig 3.
Insert the guard recess
into the clamp assembly.
Align the hole in the clamp
assembly with the hole in
the guard and secure tight-
ly with the bolt supplied.
Fig 4
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal
injury, never operate the trimmer with-
out the guard securely in place.
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Handle
Handle
Split Boom
Split Boom
Throttle
Trigger
Throttle
Trigger
Throttle
Trigger
Stop
Switch
Stop
Switch
Stop
Switch
Guard
Guard
Guard
Steel Blade
Twin
Cutting
Line
RLT2500QF RYT2500QF RST2500QF
Primer
Bulb
Starter
Rope
Choke
Lever
Fig 1
Handle
Handle
Clamp
Fig 2
Guard
Recess
Clamp
Assembly
Fig 3
Fig 4
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety rules is to attract your attention to
possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations
with them, require your careful attention and understanding.
The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any dan-
ger. The instruction or warnings they give are not substitutes
for proper accident prevention measures.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL.
Indicates caution or
warning. May be used in conjunction with other
symbols or pictures.
WARNING:
Failure to obey a safety warning can
result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to operate this tool
until you have read thoroughly and understood
completely, safety rules, etc. contained in this
manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents
involving fire, electric shock or serious personal
injury. Save owners manual and review frequent-
ly for continuing safe operation and instructing
others who may use this tool.
The operation of any tool can result in
foreign objects being thrown into your
eyes, which can result in severe eye
damage. Before beginning power tool
operation, always wear safety goggles
or safety glasses with side shields and a
full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide
Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard
safety glasses with side shields.
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL.
Read owners manual care-
fully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as the
specific potential hazards related to this tool.
2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED
SURFACES.
For example, pipes, radiators, ranges, refrig-
erator enclosures.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
4. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don't use
power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain.
Keep work area well lit.
5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY.
Visitors should
wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work
area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord.
6. STORE IDLE TOOLS.
When not in use, tools should be
stored in a dry and high or locked-up place, out of reach
of children.
7. DON'T FORCE TOOL.
It will do the job better and safer at
the rate at which it was designed.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL.
Don't force small tool or attachment
to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't use tool for
purpose not intended.
9. DRESS PROPERLY.
Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber
gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when
working outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
10. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses, they are
not safety glasses.
11. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS.
Wear a dust mask if
operation is dusty.
12. PROTECT YOUR HEARING.
Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation.
13. DON'T OVERREACH.
Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Do not use tool on a ladder or unstable
support. Secure tools when working at elevated levels.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
Keep tools sharp and
clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
15. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form a
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
16. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
17. KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL
AND GREASE.
Always use a clean cloth when
cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum
based products, or any strong solvents to clean your tool.
18. STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL.
Watch what
you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate
tool when you are tired. Do not rush.
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.
Before further use of the
tool, a guard or any other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard or any other part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced
by an authorised service centre.
20. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF.
Have defective switches replaced by
authorised service centre.
21. DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR ANY
MEDICATION.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Due to Ryobi's continued
product refinement policy,
product features and specifications
can and will change without
notice. Check current features and
specifications with your Ryobi
retailer.
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