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OPERATION

WARNING:

When  servicing,  use  only  identical  replacement  parts. 
Use  of  any  other  parts  may  create  a  hazard  or  cause 
product damage.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side 
shields during tool operation. If operation is dusty, also 
wear a dust mask.

WARNING:

Before  inspecting,  cleaning,  or  servicing  the  machine, 
shut  off  engine,  wait  for  all  moving  parts  to  stop,  and 
disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark 
plug.  Failure  to  follow  these  instructions  can  result  in 
serious personal injury or property damage.

ADJUSTING EDGER  BLADE DEPTH

See Figures 12 - 13.

Depth  of  the  cut  is  determined  by  the  distance  from  the 
bottom of the wheel to the tip of blade.

   Stop  the  engine  and  remove  the  spark  plug  wire  or 

disconnect from the power source.

   Loosen the adjusting knob and move the wheel arm up 

to increase the depth and down to decrease the depth.

   After adjustment is complete, tighten the adjusting knob 

securely.

   Replace  the  spark  plug  wire  or  connect  to  the  power 

supply and start the unit.

NOTE:  Adjust the blade depth from 1/2 in. to 1 in. (1.2 to 
2.5 cm) deep initially. Make a shallow cut to test the cutting 
depth. If the cutting depth needs adjusting, this should be 
done progressively until the desired depth is reached.

CURB GUIDE

BLADE

BLADE 

DEPTH 

Fig. 13

ADJUSTING 

KNOB

TO INCREASE 

DEPTH

TO DECREASE 

DEPTH

Fig. 12

WHEEL 

ARM

MAINTENANCE

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid  using  solvents  when  cleaning  plastic  parts.  Most 
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of 
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use 
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

WARNING:

Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact 
with  plastic  parts.  Chemicals  can  damage,  weaken  or 
destroy  plastic  which  may  result  in  serious  personal 
injury.

You can often make adjustments and repairs described here. 
For other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by an authorized 
service dealer.

Summary of Contents for RY30120, RY30140, RY30160

Page 1: ...operly cared for they will give you years of rugged trouble free performance WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product SAVE...

Page 2: ...intenance 14 19 Troubleshooting 20 21 Warranty 21 23 Service Parts Back Page TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety perform...

Page 3: ...touch area around the muffler or cylinder of the unit these parts get hot from operation Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before making any adjustments or repairs except for carbu...

Page 4: ...hly familiar with the controls Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly Do not use edger in rain or wet locations Do not use the edger on or near graveled surfaces If the edger str...

Page 5: ...n which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 as well as hearing protection when operating this equipment Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft 15 m away Ricochet Thrown objects can ri...

Page 6: ...on which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage WARNING To avoid serious personal injury do not atte...

Page 7: ...TOR PRIMER BULB KNOB REAR HANDLE TRIGGER LOCK BLADE KNOB BLADE GUARD EDGER ATTACHMENT SHAFT END CAP WHEEL GEAR HEAD DEBRIS FLAP FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Weight without fuel 10 7 lbs 4 9 kg Stri...

Page 8: ...attachment ERGONOMIC DESIGN The design of both the trimmer and the edger attachment provides for easy handling It is designed for comfort and ease of grasp when operating in different positions and at...

Page 9: ...e until the button is locked into place Tighten the knob securely WARNING Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating equipment check it periodically for tightness during use to avoid seri...

Page 10: ...urer of this tool The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER FUEL MIXTURE This product is powered by a 2 cycle engine...

Page 11: ...til the engine starts Wait 6 10 seconds then squeeze the trigger to run NOTE Squeezing the throttle trigger releases the start lever to the RUN position TO START A WARM ENGINE PULL the rope until the...

Page 12: ...whenever you hear the engine running faster than normal or when trimming efficiency diminishes This will maintain best performance and keep the string long enough to advance properly OPERATING THE TRI...

Page 13: ...the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle The edger should be held on the right side of the body Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation The edger should be held at a comfort...

Page 14: ...er adjustment is complete tighten the adjusting knob securely Replace the spark plug wire or connect to the power supply and start the unit NOTE Adjust the blade depth from 1 2 in to 1 in 1 2 to 2 5 c...

Page 15: ...of each string are extended approximately 6 in 152 mm beyond each slot Thread the strings into the eyelets in the string head Carefully push the spool into the string head gently pull the strings to t...

Page 16: ...tring into the anchor hole in the upper part of the spool Wind the first string around the upper part of the spool counterclockwise as shown by the arrows on the spool Place string in the slot on uppe...

Page 17: ...ep air filter clean For best performance replace annually Remove the air filter cover by pushing down on the latch with your thumb while gently pulling on the cover Remove the air filter and clean it...

Page 18: ...Remove the blade from the edger shaft Clean debris from the edger shaft and flange washers Center the blade on the upper flange washer making sure the blade sits flat Install the lower flange washer w...

Page 19: ...cycle engine powered equipment Clean all foreign material from attachments Do not grasp exposed cutting blades when picking up or holding the attachments Store idle unit indoors in a dry well ventila...

Page 20: ...and Cleaning Air Filter earlier in this manual 3 Contact a servicing dealer 4 Clean or replace spark plug Reset spark plug gap Refer to Spark Plug Replacement earlier in this manual 1 Turn idle speed...

Page 21: ...5 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours or Yearly or Yearly CATALYTIC MUFFLER ASSEMBLY X AIR FILTER ASSY includes Filter X X SPARK SCREEN X CARBURETOR ASSY includes Heat Dam Gaskets FUEL TANK ASSY includes Fuel Lin...

Page 22: ...does not extendtorepairsmadenecessarybynormalwearorbythe use of parts or accessories which are either incompatible with the RYOBI brand outdoor product or adversely affect its operation performance o...

Page 23: ...reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact a Techtronic Industries North America Inc Customer Rep...

Page 24: ...you call or visit Please call 1 800 860 4050 for your nearest Authorized Service Center MODEL NO AND SERIAL NO The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing Plea...

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