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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

TP30 GAS PRUNER

RY52004

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Your pruner has been engineered and manufactured 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 injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using   

this product. 

Thank you for buying a Ryobi product.

Summary of Contents for RY52004

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: ...ULB The priming bulb pumps fuel from the fuel tank to the car buretor This is necessary only when starting a cold engine or after refueling an engine that has run out of fuel SHOULDER STRAP The should...

Page 8: ...d the packing material until you have care fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool n If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 800 860 4050 for assistance PACKING LIST Power Head...

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: ...ne starts and runs n Lay the trimmer on a flat bare surface n PRIME Press the primer bulb 7 times n SET the start lever to the START position n PULL the rope until the engine starts n Allow the engine...

Page 13: ...y 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 Figures 13 14 WARN...

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: ...justment and discontinue use until the repair is made Serious personal injury may result from the saw chain turning at idle MAINTENANCE CHAIN OILER See Figure 22 n Use Premium Bar and Chain Oil It is...

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: ...RRESTOR Thesparkarrestormustbecleanedorreplacedevery25hours or yearly to ensure proper performance of your product For the location of the spark arrestor and specific cleaning in structions contact yo...

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: ...to any Ryobi Technologies Inc product that has been altered or modified The warranty does not extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by the use of parts or accessories which are either INC...

Page 21: ...t 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 4050 COVERAGE Ryobi T...

Page 22: ...Plug X ALL EMISSIONS RELATED PARTS ARE WARRANTED FOR TWO YEARS OR FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME PRIOR TO THE PARTS FIRST SCHEDULED REPLACEMENT WHICHEVER COMES FIRST THIS PRODUCT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A CATA...

Page 23: ...23 NOTES...

Page 24: ...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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