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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

15 in. (381 mm)
String Trimmer
ZRRY41002

Series

Your new trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of
operation and operator safety. 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.

Thank you for buying a Ryobi trimmer.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

EL15

(ZRRY41002)

Summary of Contents for ZRRY41002 Series

Page 1: ...high standard for dependability ease of operation and operator safety 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 Thank you for buying a Ryobi trimmer SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE EL15 ZRRY41002 ...

Page 2: ...n 11 13 n Maintenance 14 15 n Troubleshooting 16 n Accessories 17 n Warranty 18 n Customer Service Information 20 Your trimmer has many features that make using this product more pleasant and enjoyable We have given safety performance and dependability top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ...

Page 3: ...the trigger n Stay alert and pay attention to what you are doing Use common sense when using this product n Do not force the product It will do a better job with less likelihood of a risk of injury when you operate it at the rate for which it was designed n Use the product for cutting grass and light weeds only Do not use for any other purpose n Before starting the product position it so that the ...

Page 4: ...cord plug in any way n GroundFaultCircuitInterrupter GFCI protectionshould be provided on the circuits s or outlet s used for this product Receptacles with built in GFCI protection are available and may be used n Inspect extension cords for deterioration cuts or cracks in the insulation Repair or replace the cords if any defects appear n A nameplate on the product indicates the unit s volt age Nev...

Page 5: ...Blade Do not install any type of blade on this product Class II Construction Double insulated construction Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations Read Operator s Manual To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool Please study them and learn their meaning Pr...

Page 6: ... your near est AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servicing use only identical replacement parts SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 p...

Page 7: ... discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product n If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 800 860 4050 for assistance PACKING LIST Upper shaft Power head 1 Attachment shaft Cutting head 1 Front Handle 1 Carriage bolt 6 mm x 50 0 mm 1 Flat washer 6 mm 1 Wing nut 6 mm 1 Grass deflector 1 Wing nut 1 4 in 1 Flat washer 1 4 in 1 Lock wa...

Page 8: ...INER MOTOR HOUSING GRASS DEFLECTOR The trimmer includes a grass deflector that helps protect you from flying debris ERGONOMIC DESIGN The design of the trimmer provides for easy handling It is designed for comfort and ease of grasp when operating in different positions and at different angles WARNING Do not attempt to modify this product or create ac cessories not recommended for use with this prod...

Page 9: ...ACHMENT FROM THE UPPER SHAFT See Figure 2 Disconnect the upper shaft and attachment shaft for stor age or when a job calls for a different attachment Follow these steps to remove the attachment from the upper shaft n Release the trigger and allow the trimmer to coast to a stop n Unplug the trimmer n Loosen the locking knob by turning it counter clockwise n Push the button while pulling out the att...

Page 10: ...rd retainer is located on the bottom of the trimmer This provides strain relief for the cord preventing unwanted disconnects Note To reduce the disconnection of the power cord from the extension cord during operation use the extension cord retainer described below METHOD OF SECURING EXTENSIONCORD n Use the extension cord retainer when you connect the extension cord to the power cord to prevent dis...

Page 11: ...Press the trigger to start the trimmer n Trim grass and weeds in a right to left motion with the line parallel to the ground CUTTING TIPS n Inspect and clear the area to be trimmed for any rocks broken glass or wire that could be thrown or become entangled in the cutting line n Trim only when grass or weeds are dry n Keep the cutting line parallel to the ground n Cut grass or weeds over eight inch...

Page 12: ... tem Follow these steps to advance the cutting line auto matically n Press the trigger n Tap the retaining cap lightly on the ground while the motor is running Do not hold the retaining cap on the ground NOTE The line cutting blade on the grass deflector will cut the line to the proper length NOTE To help prevent line tangle tap only once to lengthen the line If additional line is required wait a ...

Page 13: ...string head into uncut grass n Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear even breakage Stone and brick walls curbs and wood may wear string rapidly n Avoid trees and shrubs Tree bark wood moldings siding and fence posts can easily be damaged by the string GRASS DEFLECTOR LINE TRIMMING CUT OFF BLADE See Figure 12 This trimmer is equipped with a line trimming cut off blade onthegrassdeflector F...

Page 14: ...eplace it n Any other service should be performed at a Homelite Authorized Service Dealer REPLACING THE CUTTING LINE See Figures 13 13a and 13b WARNING Use of line other than the original 080 in monofilament cutting line could cause serious personal injury or dam age to the trimmer Follow these steps to replace the cutting line n Release the trigger and allow the trimmer to coast to a stop n Unplu...

Page 15: ...nal injury REPLACING THE SPOOL See Figure 14 The spool may wear during normal use of the line advance featureandmayrequireoccasionalreplacement Replace ment spools are available through your local retailer n Release the trigger n Unplug the trimmer WARNING Make sure the trimmer head stops rotating Contact with a rotating trimmer head could cause personal injury n Remove the retaining cap by turnin...

Page 16: ...nual Clean threads and lubricate with grease If no improvement replace spool retainer Cut tall grass from the top down Line will not advance when tap retaining cap Retaining cap is hard to turn Grass wraps around the at tachment shaft and the trim mer head assembly 1 Line is welded to itself 2 Not enough line on spool 3 Line is worn too short 4 Line is tangled on spool Screw threads are dirty or d...

Page 17: ...pool Line 080 in 2 mm UP00145 String Refill 080 in 2 mm 390 ft 118 mm D06511 String Refill 080 in 2 mm 50 ft 15 mm D06509A Retaining Cap RH thread DA98866A Retaining Cap Power Care AP04106 OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS Expand It Tiller Attachment UT15550A Expand It Edger Attachment UT15518E Expand It Straight Shaft Trimmer Attachment UT15522E UT15518E UT15550A ACCESSORIES UT15522E ...

Page 18: ...ies Inc product that is the result of improper maintenance or to any Ryobi Technologies Inc product that has been altered or modified so as to adversely affect the products operation performance or durability or that has been altered or modified so as to change its intended use The warranty does not extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by the use of parts or accessories which are eit...

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Page 20: ...ODEL NO AND SERIAL NO The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please record the serial number in the space provided below HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS When ordering repair parts always give the following information Model No Serial No 983000 624 11 04 RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622 Phone 1...

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