Ryobi RLT254CSEON, Original Instructions Manual

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English (Original Instructions)
■ Insert the line into the load slots located on the sides
of the line head. Line should be pushed in until
approximately 2 cm protrudes from the holes on the
top of the line head.
■ Pull the lines from the load slots located on the sides of
the line head until it reaches the cut off blade on grass
deflector before operating the product.
ATTACHING THE SHOULDER STRAP
See Fig. 2f
NOTE: Always use the shoulder strap with your trimmer.
■ Connect the latch on the strap to the strap hanger.
■ Adjust the strap to a comfortable position.
NOTE: To quickly release the product from the shoulder
strap, sharply pull the quick release tab.
OPERATION
FUEL AND REFUELING
HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY
■ Always handle fuel with care, it is highly flammable.
■ Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and
flames. Do not inhale fuel vapors. Do not smoke.
■ Do not let petrol or lubricant come in contact with your
skin.
■ Keep petrol and lubricant away from the eyes. If petrol
or lubricant comes in contact with the eyes, wash
them immediately with clean water. If irritation is still
present, see a doctor immediately.
■ Clean up spilled petrol immediately.
■ Always transport and store fuel in a container approved
for petrol.
MIXING THE FUEL
See Fig. 3
■ The product is powered by a 2-stroke engine and
requires pre-mixing petrol and 2-stroke lubricant. Pre-
mix unleaded petrol and 2-stroke engine lubricant in a
clean container approved for petrol.
■ This engine is certified to operate on unleaded petrol
intended for automotive use with an octane rating
of 91 ([R + M] / 2) or higher.
■ Do not use any type of pre-mixed petrol / lubricant from
fuel service stations, this includes the pre-mixed petrol /
lubricant intended for use in mopeds, motorcycles, etc.
■ Use full synthetic 2-stroke lubricant only. Do not use
■ Remove the string head cover, bump knob, bolt, spool,
and spring then set aside.
■ Place the string head housing on the drive shaft. Make
sure the string head housing is fully seated.
■ Place the hex bolt into the drive connector. Using the
bump knob to turn the hex bolt clockwise and tighten
securely.
NOTE: Only use the bump knob to tighten the bolt. The
use of other tools may allow over tightening of the bolt,
which could damage the grass trimmer head.
■ Reinstall the spring into the string head and push
down to seat.
■ Reinstall the spool. Make sure the symbol "for curved
shaft" is visible.
■ Replace the bump knob in the spool.
■ Replace the string head cover, aligning latches with
openings in the string head. Press string head cover
and string head housing together until both latches
snap into openings securely.
■ Install line as described in the Line Replacement
section of this manual.
INSTALLING THE PRO CUT II™ HEAD TO THE GRASS
TRIMMER
See Fig. 2e
■ Stop the engine.
■ Remove the installed string head.
■ Install the Pro Cut II string head on the drive shaft until
fully seated.
■ Install the spool retainer and turn clockwise
■ Install cutting line as described in the next section in
this manual.
INSTALLING THE LINE IN THE PRO CUT II™ HEAD
■ Use monofilament line diameter 2.7 mm. Use original
manufacturers replacement line for best performance.
2.4 mm Line is not compatible with the Pro Cut head.
For the head to secure the line safely 2.7 mm line must
be used.
■ Stop the engine.
■ Remove old line by pulling it from the holes located on
the top of the line head.
■ Gather two of the pre-cut lengths of trimmer line
provided or cut two pieces of trimmer line (in 28 cm
lengths).
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