Ryobi Outdoor RY52002 manual String Replacement, See Figures 34, Arrows on Spool Anchor Hole

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MAINTENANCE

STRING REPLACEMENT

See Figures 34 - 36.

Use only monofilament string. Use original manufacturer’s replacement string for best performance.

nStop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer.

To remove the spool retainer:

n	Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise.
n 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

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

long.

n 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. extended beyond the slot. Do not

overfill. After winding the string, there should be at least

1/4 in. between the wound string and the outside edge

of the spool.

FIRST STRING

FIRST STRING

SLOT

Fig. 34

n Repeat above step with second string, using the bottom

part of spool. Do not overfill.

n Replace the spool and the spool retainer. Refer to “Spool

Replacement” earlier in this manual.

SECOND

STRING

Fig. 35

SLOT	ARROWS ON
	SPOOL

Fig. 36

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Save this Manual for Future ReferenceTable of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Read ALL InstructionsSpecific Safety Rules Specific Safety Rules for Pruner USESpecific Safety Rules for Trimmer USE RefuelingSymbols Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONService Product Specifications Starter Grip Chain Oiler Tank CAP Engine SwitchThrottle Trigger Coupler KnobFeatures AssemblyInstalling the Shoulder Strap Connecting the Power Head toAttaching the J Barrier Handle Pruner AttachmentPremium Exact MIX Chain OilerFueling and Refueling See Figures 6 OperationPreparation for Pruner Cutting Limbing and Pruning Operating the TrimmerSee Figures 8 MaximumTo Advance the Cutting Line To Advance the Cutting Line ManuallyCutting Tips Grass Deflector Line Trimming CUT-OFF BladeSee Figures 14 Position for StartingStarting and Stopping Maintenance General MaintenanceChain Tension See Figures 17Replacing the BAR See Figures 19Chain BAR BAR NUT BAR NUT Chain Tensioning ScrewChain Oiler Tank Replace CAP Remove Idle Speed AdjustmentIdle Speed Screw See Figures 28 Chain MaintenanceHOW to Sharpen the Cutters Spool Replacement NEW Prewound SpoolSee Figures 32 Spool Retainer Spring Slots Eyelets String Head ShaftString Replacement See Figures 34Arrows on Spool Anchor Hole First String SlotCleaning the Exhaust Port and Muffler Replacing and Cleaning AIR FilterSpark Arrestor Fuel CAPTroubleshooting Problem Cause RemedyWarranty Limited Warranty StatementMANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage OWNER’S Warranty ResponsibilitiesMaintenance Requirements CoverageThis Product WAS Manufactured with a Catalyst Muffler Service Model NO. and Serial no California Proposition