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WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., warrants to the 
original retail purchaser that this RYOBI

®

 brand outdoor 

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

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

household use;

  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 this product found in the reasonable judgment 
of Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. to be defective 
in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced  
without charge for parts and labor by an authorized service 
center  for  RYOBI

®

  brand  outdoor  products  (Authorized 

Ryobi Service Center).
The product, including any defective part, must be returned 
to an authorized RYOBI

 service center within the warranty 

period. The expense of delivering the product to the service 
center for warranty work and the expense of returning it 
back to the owner after repair or replacement will be paid 
by the owner. Techtronic Industries North America, 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

®

 brand outdoor product. Proof 

of purchase will be required by the dealer to substantiate 
any warranty claim. All warranty work must be performed 
by an authorized service dealer.
This warranty is limited to ninety (90) days from the date 
of original retail purchase for any RYOBI

®

 brand outdoor 

product that is used for rental or commercial purposes, or 
any other income-producing purpose.
This warranty does not cover any 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 product that 
is the result of improper maintenance or to any 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

®

 brand outdoor 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

Techtronic  Industries  North  America,  Inc.,  reserves  the 
right to change or improve the design of any RYOBI

®

 brand 

outdoor 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.  TECHTRONIC  INDUSTRIES 
NORTH  AMERICA,  INC.’S,  OBLIGATION  UNDER  THIS 
WARRANTY IS STRICTLY AND EXCLUSIVELY LIMITED TO 
THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS 
AND  TECHTRONIC  INDUSTRIES  NORTH  AMERICA, 
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.  TECHTRONIC 
INDUSTRIES  NORTH  AMERICA,  INC.,  ASSUMES  NO 
RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, 
OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED 
TO, EXPENSE OF RETURNING THE PRODUCT TO AN 
AUTHORIZED RYOBI SERVICE CENTER 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 PROPERTY, 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

®

 brand outdoor products 

manufactured by or for Techtronic Industries North America, 
Inc., and sold in the United States and Canada.
To locate your nearest Authorized Ryobi Service Center, 
dial 1-800-860-4050.

Summary of Contents for RY52504

Page 1: ...nd manufactured 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 ris...

Page 2: ...ntenance 14 18 Troubleshooting 19 Warranty 20 22 Parts Ordering Service 24 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performan...

Page 3: ...fler or cylinder of the unit These parts get hot from operation Failure to heed this warning could result in possible serious personal injury Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped the guide bar...

Page 4: ...s dry clean and free of lubricant or fuel mixture Shut off the engine and make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before setting the unit down To prevent electrical shock or serious personal inju...

Page 5: ...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 Mov...

Page 6: ...rdous 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 person...

Page 7: ...mps 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 support...

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

Page 9: ...bar and chain lubrication Add bar and chain lubricant in the bar lube reservoir before starting the engine of the power head Refer to Automatic bar and chain lubrication in the Maintenance section of...

Page 10: ...mum octane rating requirements Before us ing an oxygenated fuel try to confirm the fuel s contents Some states provinces require this information to be posted on the pump The following are the EPA app...

Page 11: ...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 n Hold unit firmly with both hands Always keep y...

Page 12: ...nd limbs up to 6 in in diameter For best results observe the follow ing precautions n Plan the cut carefully Be aware of the direction in which the branch will fall n Branches may fall in unexpected d...

Page 13: ...ce 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 to run for 6 10 seconds n Squeeze trigger lock and throt...

Page 14: ...ns should be performed by competent chain saw service personnel For example if improper tool is used to hold the flywheel in order to remove the clutch structural damage to the flywheel could occur an...

Page 15: ...r tension 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 durin...

Page 16: ...ten securely n Check and refill the bar lube reservoir every time the engine is fueled NOTE Do not use dirty used or otherwise contaminated lubricant Damage may occur to the oil pump bar or chain Fig...

Page 17: ...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 sharpened chain can cause excessive...

Page 18: ...30 Clean all foreign material from the product Store idle unit indoors in a dry well ventilated area that is inaccessible to children Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de ic...

Page 19: ...ntact a servicing dealer Engine starts but will only run at high speed at half choke Carburetor requires adjustment Contact a servicing dealer Engine does not reach full speed and emits excessive smok...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...interpreted as follows Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required in the Emissions Maintenance Schedule and Warranty Parts List set forth below is warranted for two years If...

Page 22: ...RRANTED 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 catalyst muffler Congratulations You have made...

Page 23: ...23 NOTES...

Page 24: ...rts please obtain your model and serial number from the product data plate MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER How to obtain Replacement Parts Replacement parts can be purchased online at www ryobitools com or...

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