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SERVICE

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should 
be  performed  only  by  a  qualified  service  technician.  For 
service we suggest you return the product to your nearest  
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic-
ing, use only identical replacement parts.

WARNING:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. 

SYMBOL 

SIGNAL 

MEANING

DANGER: 

 

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will 
result in death or serious injury.

WARNING:

 

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could 
result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION:

 

Indicates  a  potentially  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 serious personal injury, do not attempt to use 
this product until you read thoroughly and understand 
completely the operator’s manual. Save this operator’s 
manual and review frequently for continuing safe opera-
tion and instructing others who may use this product.

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can 
result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or 
safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision 
Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye 
protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

Summary of Contents for RY52014

Page 1: ...anufactured to our 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...

Page 2: ...intenance 13 17 Troubleshooting 18 Warranty 19 21 Parts Ordering Service 22 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performa...

Page 3: ...he engine and remove the spark plug wire before making any adjustments or repairs except for carburetor adjustments Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners fuel leaks etc Replace any dama...

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

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: ...ially 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 seri...

Page 7: ...ulb 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 shoulder strap helps su...

Page 8: ...3 4 in 8 oz Bar and Chain Oil Bottle of 2 cycle oil Shoulder Strap Hanger with mounting hardware Shoulder Strap J Barrier Handle Assembly J Barrier Handle Top and Bottom Clamp Short Bolt Long Bolt Fl...

Page 9: ...extension shaft to power head CHAIN OILER Add bar and chain oil in the chain oiler tank before starting the engine of the power head Refer to Chain Oiler in the Maintenance section of this manual FUE...

Page 10: ...Maintain a proper grip on the unit whenever the engine is running Use your right hand to firmly grip the rear handle while your left hand has a firm grip on the front handle Hold unit firmly with bot...

Page 11: ...and limbs up to 6 in in diameter For best results observe the follow ing precautions Plan the cut carefully Be aware of the direction in which the branch will fall Branches may fall in unexpected dire...

Page 12: ...bare surface PRIME Press the primer bulb 7 times SET the start lever to the START position PULL the rope until the engine starts Allow the engine to run for 6 10 seconds Squeeze trigger lock and thro...

Page 13: ...nly the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer All other parts should be replaced at an authorized service center CHAIN TENSION See Figures 13 14 WARNING...

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

Page 15: ...ly 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 Fig 21 Fig 22 REMOVE CA...

Page 16: ...in diameter round file and holder 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 sharpened c...

Page 17: ...may be faulty or filter clogged Replace fuel cap if required SPARK PLUG This engine uses a Champion RCJ4 with 025 in electrode gap Use an exact replacement and replace annually STORAGE 1 MONTH OR LONG...

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: ...not extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by the use of parts or accessories which are either incompatible with the RYOBI brand outdoor product or adversely affect its operation performa...

Page 20: ...r small off road engine to an authorized 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 questi...

Page 21: ...es 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 WIT...

Page 22: ...e call 1 800 860 4050 for your nearest 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 SERIAL NO The mode...

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