Ryobi Outdoor RY52001, RY52001A Attaching the J Barrier Handle, Installing the Shoulder Strap

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ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always disconnect the engine spark plug wire from the spark plug when assembling parts.

ATTACHING THE “J” BARRIER HANDLE

See Figure 2.

nHold the top and bottom clamp snugly in position on the shaft housing so that the handle will be located to the operator’s left.

nInsert the end of the handle between the clamps.

nAlign the bolt holes and push the long bolt (1/4-20 x 1-1/2 in.) through the handle side.

nPlace short bolt (1/4-20 x 1 in.) through opposite side of the clamp. Install the flat washer, lock washers, and hex nuts to hold the assembly in place.

nAfter assembly is complete, adjust the position of the handle for best balance and comfort.

nTighten the long bolt first and then the short bolt.

NOTE: The “J” barrier handle should be positioned closer to the coupler for pruning, and closer to the powerhead for trim- ming. Refer to the label located on the shaft housing for the correct location to install the handle.

nPull apart the ends of the bracket to expand slightly.

nSlide the bracket over the power head shaft immediately behind the “J” Barrier Handle.

nSqueeze bracket ends together to retighten.

nReinstall the bolt, lock washer, and hex nut to secure.

nConnect the latch on the shoulder harness to the strap hanger.

NOTE: For proper balance, use the strap hanger on the shoulder

strap bracket when pruning, and the strap hanger located just

above the engine switch when trimming.

 

 

SHOULDER

 

“J” BARRIER

STRAP

 

 

LATCH

HANDLE

 

 

 

 

 

BOLT

 

 

PRUNING

 

 

STRAP

 

 

HANGER

PRUNING

HANDLE POSITION

LONG BOLT

SHORT BOLT

 

TRIMMING

HANDLE POSITION

CLAMP

“J” BARRIER

 

 

HANDLE

 

CLAMP

 

 

FLAT WASHER

 

HEX NUT

LOCK WASHER

Fig. 2

INSTALLING THE SHOULDER STRAP

See Figure 3.

The shoulder strap provides added support of the pruner during operation.

To install the shoulder strap bracket:

nRemove the hex nut, lock washer, and bolt from the

shoulder strap bracket.

LOCK NUT

 

BOLT

 

NUT

BOLT

 

 

 

NUT

 

LOCK

 

WASHER

 

 

FIG. A

 

FIG. B

 

 

Fig. 3

CONNECTING THE POWER HEAD TO THE

PRUNER ATTACHMENT

 

 

See Figure 4.

 

 

The pruner attachment connects to the power head by means

of a coupler device.

 

 

To install the attachment:

 

 

nLoosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft and remove the end cap from the attachment.

nPush in the button located on the shaft of the pruner at- tachment. Align the button with the guide recess on the power head coupler and slide the two shafts together. Rotate extension shaft until button locks into the posi- tioning hole.

NOTE: The attachment should only be operated with the blade in a vertical position. If the button does not release completely in the positioning hole, the shaft is not locked into place. Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked into place.

nTighten the knob securely.

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions General Safety RulesSpecific Safety Rules for Pruner USE Specific Safety RulesSpecific Safety Rules for Trimmer USE RefuelingSymbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsService Engine Switch Product SpecificationsChain Oiler Tank CAP Starter Grip BAR Coupler Knob Chain Scabbard Trimmer AttachmentAssembly FeaturesConnecting the Power Head to Installing the Shoulder StrapAttaching the J Barrier Handle Pruner AttachmentChain Oiler Fueling and RefuelingPremium Exact MIX Operation Preparation for Pruner CuttingSee Figures 6 Operating the Trimmer Limbing and PruningSee Figures 8 MaximumTo Advance the Cutting Line Manually To Advance the Cutting LineCutting Tips Grass Deflector Line Trimming CUT-OFF BladeStarting and Stopping Position for StartingTo Stop the Engine Primer Bulb Starter GripGeneral Maintenance MaintenanceChain Tension See Figures 17See Figures 19 Replacing the BARChain BAR BAR NUT BAR NUT Chain Tensioning ScrewIdle Speed Adjustment Idle Speed ScrewChain Oiler Tank Replace CAP Remove Chain Maintenance HOW to Sharpen the CuttersSee Figures 28 NEW Prewound Spool Spool ReplacementSee Figures 32 Spool Retainer Spring Slots Eyelets String Head ShaftSee Figures 34 String ReplacementArrows on Spool Anchor Hole First String SlotReplacing and Cleaning AIR Filter Cleaning the Exhaust Port and MufflerSpark Arrestor Fuel CAPProblem Cause Remedy TroubleshootingLimited Warranty Statement WarrantyMANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage AIR Filter Assy Emissions Maintenance Schedule and Warranted Parts ListCarburetor Assy Fuel Tank AssyCalifornia Proposition Service Model NO. and Serial no

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