Ryobi Outdoor RY30130, RY30120 manual Installing AN Attachment to the Power Head

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ASSEMBLY

INSTALLING AN ATTACHMENT TO THE POWER HEAD

See Figure 2.

WARNING:

Never install, remove, or adjust any attachment while power head is running. Failure to stop the engine can cause serious personal injury.

The attachments connect to the power head by means of a coupler device.

Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft

and remove the end cap from the attachment.

Push in the button located on the attachment shaft. Align

POWER HEAD

SHAFT

COUPLER

GUIDE

RECESS

BUTTON

POSITIONING

the button with the guide recess on the power head coupler

and slide the two shafts together. Rotate the attachment

HOLE

KNOB

shaft until the button locks into the positioning hole.

NOTE: If the button does not release completely in the positioning hole, the shafts are not locked into place. Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked into place.

Tighten the knob securely.

WARNING:

Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating equipment; check it periodically for tightness during use to avoid serious personal injury.

REMOVING AN ATTACHMENT FROM THE POWER HEAD

To remove or change the attachment:

Loosen the knob.

Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and separate ends.

ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE TO THE POWER HEAD SHAFT

See Figure 3.

Remove 2 wing nuts, 2 bolts, and clamp from the front handle.

Install the front handle onto the top side of the drive shaft housing and move it to a comfortable position.

Place the bolt through the front handle.

NOTE: The hex bolt head fits inside the hex recess molded into one side of the handle.

Reinstall the clamp, bolts, and wing nuts.

Tighten wing nut securely.

ATTACHMENT

Fig. 2

FRONT HANDLE

BOLT

WING

NUT

CLAMP

Fig. 3

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions General Safety RulesSpecific Safety Rules Specific Safety Rules for Trimmer USESpecific Safety Rules for Edger USE Symbol Name Explanation SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning ServiceCoupler Starter Grip Rope Rear HandleKnob Blade Guard Primer Bulb END CAP Blade Debris Flap Gear Head WheelAssembly FeaturesInstalling AN Attachment to the Power Head Removing AN Attachment from the Power HeadAttaching the Front Handle to the Power Head Shaft Operation Attaching the Grass DeflectorFueling and Refueling the Trimmer See Figures 5 Starting and StoppingTo Start a Cold Engine To Stop the EngineGrass Deflector Line Trimming CUT-OFF Blade Advancing Trimmer Cutting LineOperating the Trimmer Line Trimming CUT-OFF BladeOperating the Edger Trimmer Cutting TipsEdger Cutting Tips See Figures 9Adjusting Edger Blade Depth MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance See Figures 12NEW Prewound Spool See Figures 14Spool Retainer Spring Slots Eyelets String Head Shaft See Figures 16 String ReplacementArrows on Spool Anchor Hole First String SlotReplacing and Cleaning AIR Filter Cleaning the Exhaust Port and MufflerSpark Plug Replacement Spark ArrestorSee Figures 21 Edger Blade ReplacementUpper Flange Washer Gear Case Lower Flange Washer Blade NUT Holding PIN Socket WrenchDebris Flap Replacement Storage 1 Month or LongerAttaching the Storage Hanger Troubleshooting Speed. See FigureIdle Speed Screw This Product WAS Manufactured with a Catalyst Muffler WarrantyLimited Warranty Statement OWNER’S Warranty Responsibilities MANUFACTURER’S Warranty CoverageMaintenance Requirements CoverageService