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WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

Ryobi  Technologies,  Inc.

 

warrants  to  the  original  retail 

purchaser  that  this  Ryobi  Technologies,  Inc.

 

product  is 

free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees 
to repair or replace, at Ryobi Technologies, Inc.’s discretion, 
any  defective  product  free  of  charge  within  these  time 
periods from the date of purchase.

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  Two years if the product is used for personal, family or 

household use;

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  90  days,  if  used  for  any  other  purpose,  such  as 

commercial or rental.

This  warranty  extends  to  the  original  retail  purchaser 
only  and  commences  on  the  date  of  the  original  retail 
purchase.
Any  part  of  the  Ryobi  Technologies,  Inc.

 

product 

manufactured or supplied by Ryobi Technologies, Inc.

 

and 

found in the reasonable judgment of Ryobi Technologies, 
Inc.

 

to  be  defective  in  material  or  workmanship  will  be 

repaired or replaced by an authorized Ryobi Technologies, 
Inc.

 

service dealer without charge for parts and labor.

The product, including any defective part, must be returned 
to an authorized service dealer within the warranty period. 
The  expense  of  delivering  the  Ryobi  Technologies,  Inc.

 

product to the dealer for warranty work and the expense 
of returning it back to the owner after repair or replacement 
will  be  paid  by  the  owner.  Ryobi  Technologies,  Inc.’s

 

responsibility in respect to claims is limited to making the 
required repairs or replacements and no claim of breach 
of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission 
of  the  contract  of  sale  of  any  Ryobi  Technologies,  Inc.

 

product. Proof of purchase will be required by the dealer 
to substantiate any warranty claim. All warranty work must 
be performed by an authorized Ryobi Technologies, Inc.

 

service dealer.
This warranty is limited to ninety (90) days from the date 
of original retail purchase for any Ryobi Technologies, Inc.

 

product that is used for rental or commercial purposes, or 
any other income-producing purpose.
This  warranty  does  not  cover  any  Ryobi  Technologies, 
Inc.

 

product  that  has  been  subject  to  misuse,  neglect, 

negligence, or accident, or that has been operated in any 
way  contrary  to  the  operating  instructions  as  specified 
in this

 

operator’s manual. This warranty does not apply 

to any damage to the Ryobi Technologies, Inc.

 

product 

that  is  the  result  of  improper  maintenance  or  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 

INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE 

RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 

product or adversely affect 

its operation, performance, or durability.

In addition, this warranty does not cover:
A.  Tune-ups  –  Spark  Plugs,  Carburetor,  Carburetor 

Adjustments, Ignition, Filters

B. Wear  items  –  Bump  Knobs,  Outer  Spools,  Cutting 

Lines, Inner Reels, Starter Pulleys, Starter Ropes, Drive 
Belts, Tines, Felt Washers, Hitch Pins, Mulching Blades, 
Blower Fans, Blower and Vacuum Tubes, Vacuum Bag 
and Straps, Guide Bars, Saw Chains

Ryobi Technologies, Inc. reserves the right to change or 
improve the design of any Ryobi Technologies, Inc. product 
without  assuming  any  obligation  to  modify  any  product 
previously manufactured.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION 
TO THE STATED WARRANTY PERIOD. ACCORDINGLY, 
ANY  SUCH  IMPLIED  WARRANTIES  INCLUDING 
MERCHANTABILITY,  FITNESS  FOR  A  PARTICULAR 
PURPOSE,  OR  OTHERWISE,  ARE  DISCLAIMED  IN 
THEIR  ENTIRETY  AFTER  THE  EXPIRATION  OF  THE 
APPROPRIATE  TWO-YEAR,  ONE-YEAR,  OR  NINETY 
DAY  WARRANTY  PERIOD.  RYOBI  TECHNOLOGIES, 
INC.’S  OBLIGATION  UNDER  THIS  WARRANTY  IS 
STRICTLY AND EXCLUSIVELY LIMITED TO THE REPAIR 
OR  REPLACEMENT  OF  DEFECTIVE  PARTS  AND 
RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.DOES NOT ASSUME OR 
AUTHORIZE  ANYONE  TO  ASSUME  FOR  THEM  ANY 
OTHER OBLIGATION. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW 
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY 
LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY 
TO YOU. RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ASSUMES NO 
RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, 
OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, 
EXPENSE OF RETURNING THE RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, 
INC. PRODUCT TO AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER 
AND EXPENSE OF DELIVERING IT BACK TO THE OWNER, 
MECHANIC’S TRAVEL TIME, TELEPHONE OR TELEGRAM 
CHARGES, RENTAL OF A LIKE PRODUCT DURING THE 
TIME  WARRANTY  SERVICE  IS  BEING  PERFORMED, 
TRAVEL, LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERLY, 
LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, 
LOSS  OF  TIME,  OR  INCONVENIENCE.  SOME  STATES 
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF 
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE 
ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY 
TO YOU.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may 
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
This  warranty  applies  to  all  Ryobi  Technologies,  Inc. 
products manufactured by Ryobi Technologies, Inc. and 
sold in the United States and Canada.
To locate your nearest service dealer, dial 1-800-860-4050.

Summary of Contents for RY52004A

Page 1: ...tured 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 i...

Page 2: ...n Maintenance 13 17 n Troubleshooting 18 n Warranty 19 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: ...rd 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: ...ighten securely n Check and refill the chain oiler tank every time the engine is fueled NOTE Do not use dirty used or otherwise contaminated oils Damage may occur to the oil pump bar or chain IDLE SPE...

Page 16: ...32 in diameter round file and holder n Keep the file level with the top plate of the tooth Do not let the file dip or rock LEFT HAND CUTTERS RIGHT HAND CUTTERS Fig 27 CAUTION Dull or improperly sharpe...

Page 17: ...l cap is loos ened check valve may be faulty or filter clogged Replace fuel cap if required SPARK PLUG ThisengineusesaChampionRCJ 6Ywith 025in electrode gap Use an exact replacement and replace annual...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...obi Technologies Inc service dealer as soon as a problem exists The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your w...

Page 21: ...des Spark 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 WI...

Page 22: ...sit Please call 1 800 860 4050 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center You can also check our web site at www ryobitools com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers MODEL NO AND SER...

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