Ryobi Outdoor RY70105 Blade Guard, Grass Deflector, Converting from String Trimmer to Brushcutter

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ASSEMBLY

BLADE GUARD

See Figure 8.

1.Attach the blade guard to the mounting bracket; install the four screws (10-24 x 3/4 in.) from the top of the mounting bracket through the blade guard and into the threaded mounting plates.

2.Using the torx wrench supplied, tighten all four screws securely.

NOTE: When using the string head, the string shield must be attached to blade guard.

GRASS DEFLECTOR

See Figure 8.

1.Attach the grass deflector to the blade guard by placing the three locking tabs into the three notches.

2.Snap the blade guard and grass deflector together to lock

into place.

THREADED

MOUNTING PLATES

 

WARNING:

Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before making any adjustments such as changing cutting heads; this is to reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

FOUR SCREWS

MOUNTING CLAMP

BLADE GUARD

NOTCHES

LOCKING

TABS

GRASS DEFLECTOR

Fig. 8

CONVERTING FROM STRING TRIMMER TO BRUSHCUTTER

REMOVING THE STRING HEAD

See Figure 9.

1.Align the slot in the upper flange washer with the hole in the gear head. Place the holding pin through the slot in the upper flange washer and the hole in the gear head.

Turn the spool retainer clockwise to remove. Remove the spool and string head from the drive connector.

2.Place the holding pin through the upper flange washer and the gear head. Using the 16 mm (5/8 in.) wrench supplied, turn the drive connector clockwise to remove.

3.Remove the upper flange washer from the gear shaft and retain for blade installation.

4.Remove the grass deflector by pushing in on the three locking tabs while pulling on the grass deflector to separate from the blade guard.

NOTE: Store the string head parts together for later use.

GEAR

HEAD

UPPER FLANGE

WASHER

HOLDING PIN

GRASS

DEFLECTOR

WRENCH

(16 mm)

DRIVE CONNECTOR

SPOOL RETAINER

STRING HEAD

Fig. 9

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Contents Operators Manual Table of Contents SafetySpecific Safety Rules for Trimmer USE Specific Safety Rules for Brushcutter and Blade USESymbols Symbol Name ExplanationTechnical Data Vibration level racingInstructions FeaturesUnpacking Packing List for Owners KIT Removing the Attachment from the Power Head Assembly Attaching the Power Head to the Trimmer Attachment Attaching the Storage HangerAttaching the Handle Attaching the Shoulder Strap Muffler GuardGrass Deflector Drive Connector Spool Retainer String HeadBlade Guard Converting from String Trimmer to BrushcutterConverting from Brushcutter to String Trimmer Installing the BladeInstalling the String Head Removing the BladeFuel and Refueling OperationOperating the Trimmer Cutting Tips Advancing the StringGrass Deflector Line Trimming CUT- OFF Blade TRI-ARC Blade Operating the BrushcutterCutting Technique Blade To Start a Cold Engine Ignition SwitchStarting and Stopping To Start a Warm EngineNEW Prewound Spool MaintenanceSpool Replacement EZ Line TAP Advance System See Figures 18Spring String ReplacementBlade Protector Arrows on Spool Anchor Hole First StringSpark Arrestor Cleaning the Exhaust Port and MufflerReplacing and Cleaning AIR Filter See Figures 25Spark Plug Fuel CAPStorage 1 Month or Longer Troubleshooting Idle Speed Screw Needle Guarantee Statement Rtsa / Rtuk / RTG WarrantySafety Directive EC Declaration of ConformityPage 983000-202
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