Ryobi Outdoor RY30120, RY30130 String Replacement, See Figures 16, Arrows on Spool Anchor Hole

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MAINTENANCE

STRING REPLACEMENT

See Figures 16 - 18.

Use only monofilament string. For best performance, use original manufacturer’s replacement string.

String Diameter: .080 in. (2.0 mm)

Stop the engine; disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold

the string head and unscrew the spool retainer.

Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise.

Remove the spool from the string head.

NOTE: Keep the spring attached to the spool. Remove

any old string remaining on the spool.

SPRING

SPOOL

ARROWS ON

SPOOL

ANCHOR

HOLE

Cut two pieces of string, each being approximately 9 ft.

(2.7 m) long.

Insert the first string into the anchor hole in the upper part

of the spool. Wind the first string around the upper part of

the spool counterclockwise, as shown by the arrows on

the spool. Place string in the slot on upper spool flange,

leaving about 6 in. (152 mm) extended beyond the slot.

Do not overfill. After winding the string, there should be

at least 1/4 in. (6 mm) between the wound string and the

outside edge of the spool.

FIRST STRING

FIRST STRING

SLOT

Fig. 16

Repeat above step with second string, using the bottom

part of spool. Do not overfill.

Replace the spool and the spool retainer. Refer to Spool

Replacement earlier in this manual.

SECOND

STRING

Fig. 17

SLOT

ARROWS ON

 

SPOOL

Fig. 18

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL InstructionsSpecific Safety Rules for Trimmer USE Specific Safety RulesSpecific Safety Rules for Edger USE Symbols Symbol Name ExplanationService Symbol Signal MeaningStarter Grip Rope Rear Handle CouplerKnob Blade Guard Primer Bulb END CAP Blade Debris Flap Gear Head WheelFeatures AssemblyRemoving AN Attachment from the Power Head Installing AN Attachment to the Power HeadAttaching the Front Handle to the Power Head Shaft Attaching the Grass Deflector OperationFueling and Refueling the Trimmer Starting and Stopping See Figures 5To Start a Cold Engine To Stop the EngineAdvancing Trimmer Cutting Line Grass Deflector Line Trimming CUT-OFF BladeOperating the Trimmer Line Trimming CUT-OFF BladeTrimmer Cutting Tips Operating the EdgerEdger Cutting Tips See Figures 9Maintenance Adjusting Edger Blade DepthGeneral Maintenance See Figures 12See Figures 14 NEW Prewound SpoolSpool Retainer Spring Slots Eyelets String Head Shaft String Replacement See Figures 16Arrows on Spool Anchor Hole First String SlotCleaning the Exhaust Port and Muffler Replacing and Cleaning AIR FilterSpark Plug Replacement Spark ArrestorEdger Blade Replacement See Figures 21Upper Flange Washer Gear Case Lower Flange Washer Blade NUT Holding PIN Socket WrenchStorage 1 Month or Longer Debris Flap ReplacementAttaching the Storage Hanger Speed. See Figure TroubleshootingIdle Speed Screw Warranty This Product WAS Manufactured with a Catalyst MufflerLimited Warranty Statement MANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage OWNER’S Warranty ResponsibilitiesMaintenance Requirements CoverageService