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Gasoline and Oil

Use unleaded gasoline intended for motor vehicle 
use with an octane rating of 87 [(R + M)/2] or higher. 
This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and 
requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil.

Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper 
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.  

        SYMBOL               NAME                                                                      DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

                                       Safety Alert                                                   Precautions that involve your safety.

            

                          Read The Operator’s Manual                       To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and 

understand operator’s manual before using this 
product.

                                       Eye, Hearing, and Head Protection              Wear eye, hearing, and head protection when 

operating this equipment.

                                       Safety Footwear                                           Wear non-slip safety footwear when using this 

equipment.

                                       Gloves                                                          Wear non-slip, heavy-duty protective gloves 

when handling the pole pruner attachment and 
the saw chain.

                                       Moving Parts                                                Keep hands away from moving parts.

                                       Keep Bystanders Away                                Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m) away.

                                      

                                       Kickback                                                      DANGER! Beware of kickback.

                                      
                                       Hot Surfaces                                                Indicates HOT SURFACES. Keep all body parts 

away from all hot surfaces.

                                      
                                       Risk of Electrocution                                    DANGER! Risk of electrocution! 

50' 15m

50'

15m

Summary of Contents for RY52003

Page 1: ...ured to Ryobi s high standard for dependability ease of operation and operator safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance WARNING To reduce the risk of in...

Page 2: ...n Maintenance 13 18 n Troubleshooting 19 n Warranty 20 21 n Parts Ordering Service 22 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safe...

Page 3: ...plug wire before making any adjustments or repairs except for carburetor adjustments n Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners fuel leaks etc Replace any damaged parts before use n The c...

Page 4: ...cut with the engine running at full speed Fully squeeze the throttle trigger and maintain a steady cutting speed n Do not force tool Use the correct tool for your applica tion The correct tool will d...

Page 5: ...Operator s Manual To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Hearing and Head Protection Wear eye hearing and head protection when opera...

Page 6: ...ntially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage WARNING To avoid se...

Page 7: ...BARRIER HANDLE UsingtheJ Barrierhandleallowsbettercontrolofthepruner to maximize operator safety PRIMER BULB The priming bulb pumps fuel from the fuel tank to the car buretor This is necessary only wh...

Page 8: ...ully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping n Do not discard the packing material until you have care fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool n If any parts are damag...

Page 9: ...ely in the positioning hole the shaft is not locked into place Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked into place n Tighten the knob securely CHAIN OILER Add bar and chain oil in...

Page 10: ...t firmly with both hands Always keep your left hand on the front handle and your right hand on the rear handle so your body is to the left of the chain line Never use a left handed cross handed grip o...

Page 11: ...branch will fall n Branches may fall in unexpected directions Do not stand directly under the branch being cut n The most typical cutting application is to position the unit at an angle of 60 or less...

Page 12: ...bare surface for starting n Slowly push the primer bulb 5 times n Set the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position A n Squeeze the throttle trigger fully Do not release until all of the remaining steps...

Page 13: ...l injury Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer All other parts should be replaced at a Ryobi Authorized Service Center CHAIN TENSION See Figure...

Page 14: ...ion adjustment CHAIN TENSIONING SCREW Fig 19 BAR NUT Fig 20 n Remove all slack from chain by turning the chain tension ing screw clockwise assuring that the chain seats into the bar groove during tens...

Page 15: ...r or chain Fig 22 REMOVE CAP REPLACE CAP CHAIN OILER TANK IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT See Figure 21 If the chain turns at idle the idle speed screw needs ad justing on your trimmer engine Turn the idle spee...

Page 16: ...d have service dealer sharpen chain CUTTING CORNER SIDE PLATE DEPTH GAUGE TOE GULLET HEEL RIVET HOLE TOP PLATE PARTS OF A CUTTER Fig 24 DEPTH GAUGE SETTING Fig 23 HOW TO SHARPEN THE CUTTERS See Figure...

Page 17: ...rk arrestor must be cleaned or replaced every 25 hours or yearly to ensure proper performance of your product For the location of the spark arrestor and specific cleaning instructions contact your nea...

Page 18: ...oline Run engine until it stops n Clean all foreign material from the trimmer Store it in a well ventilated place that is inaccessible to children Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemic...

Page 19: ...warm up If engine does not accelerate after three minutes contact a servicing dealer Engine starts but will only run at high speed at half choke Carburetor requires adjustment Contact a servicing deal...

Page 20: ...e amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact a Ryobi Technologies Inc Customer Representative at 1 800 860 40...

Page 21: ...Hours or Yearly AIR FILTER ASSY INCLUDES FILTER X X SPARK SCREEN X CARBURETOR ASSY INCLUDES HEAT DAM GASKETS FUEL TANK ASSY INCLUDES FUEL LINES X FUEL CAP X FUEL FILTER IGNITION ASSY INCLUDES SPARK P...

Page 22: ...or repair parts or service simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit Please call 1 800 860 4050 for your nearest Ryobi A...

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