Ryobi RPT-43W, Owner'S Operating Manual

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ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
SPECIFICATIONS
• Operator’s Manual
• Upper and Middle Handles
•
Safety Guard
• Spark Plug Wrench
• Replacement String Tube and Clips
• 50:1 2-Cycle Engine Oil (2.6 Fluid Ounces.)
• Front Tube with Trimmer Head
• (2) Wheel Assemblies
• (4) Plastic Wing Nuts (For Attaching Handles)
• (4) Saddle Bolts (For Attaching Handles)
• (2) Cable Ties
• (1) Wheel Shoulder Bolt (Longer for Right Side Wheel)
• (1) Wheel Shoulder Bolt (Shorter for Left Side Wheel)
• (1) Wheel Spacer (For Right Side Wheel)
• (1) Hex Head Cap Screw (For Attaching Trimmer Guard)
• 10 mm wrench or adjustable wrench
• 14 mm socket or open wrench
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WARNING!
Do not operate Trimmer if it is damaged or not securely and
fully assembled.
WARNING!
Thoroughly inspect the area where the Trimmer is to be
used and remove all foreign objects. Your equipment can
throw small objects at high speed causing personal injury
or property damage.
Keep all children and bystanders at least 15 m away when
operating. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
CAUTION!
The cut-off knife (2) attached to the safety guard is sharp
and can cut you. Handle with care.
Engine type .................................................. 43cc, 2-stroke
Engine speed .............................................. 7000~8000min
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Cutting width ........................................................... 420mm
Cutting height ........................................................... 45mm
Fuel tank capacity ..................................................... 840ml
Trimming line diameter .................................. 2.4/2.7/4.0mm
Wheel size ...................................................................... 12’’
Net weight .................................................................. 18kgs
Parts Included With The Packaged Trimmer:
Tools Needed For Assembly (not included)
1. Remove components from carton.
2. Cut white cable ties. Do not cut black cable ties.
3. Remove foam and corrugated protection.
Unpacking:
1. Attach middle handle (15) to lower handle (16) and
secure using two saddle bolts and plastic knobs. Orient
handle so small metal clips are to the right side. Route
pivot cable through middle handle. Assemble with knobs
to the inside of the lower handle. Tighten knobs securely.
2. Attach upper handle (14) to middle handle (15) and
secure using two saddle bolts and plastic knobs. Orient
handle so the “V” shape is upward. Assemble with knobs
to the inside of the middle handle. Route the throttle
cable below the right side of the middle handle. Tighten
knobs securely. Secure throttle cable to the handles with
provided metal clips as shown. Secure the pivot cable
with provided plastic cable tie.
1. Install the cutting head assembly (1) into the clutch
housing with the metal saddle engaging the clutch
housing. It may be necessary to rotate the trimmer head
slightly to align the shaft splines.
2. Screw the camlock inward and rotate the handle to clamp
the tube to the housing. Try to rotate the tube within the
housing. If you can rotate the tube at all, unlock the
camlock handle and screw inward an additional one half
turn. Rotate the handle to clamp the tube. Recheck for
tube tightness and repeat if necessary.
Handle Assembly (Fig. 1, 2)
1. Insert the tab on the metal mounting bracket into the slot
on the safety guard (3).
2. Install the hex head cap screw through the bracket and
into the metal insert of the safety guard. Tighten securely
using a 10 mm wrench.
Safety Guard (Fig. 5, 6, 7, 8)
1. Install the right wheel to the frame using the longer
shoulder screw and spacer. Tighten to 34 N.m torque
using a 14 mm wrench. (Fig. 9, 10)
2. Install the left wheel to the adjuster assembly stud using
the shorter shoulder screw. Tighten to 34 N.m torque.
(Fig. 11, 12)
3. Move the bevel handle to the low position for level mowing.
Wheel Assembly (Fig. 9, 10, 11, 12)
1. Snap the lower tube clip onto the left middle handle using
the pierced hole. (Fig. 13)
2. Snap the upper tube clip onto the left middle handle
above using the pierced hole.
3. Install the clear tube with provided extra string into the
clips. (Fig. 14)
String Storage (Fig. 13, 14)
Cutting Head Assembly (Fig. 3, 4)
Control Identification and Use