Ryobi CS30 RY30120, BC30 RY30160, SS30 RY30140 Attaching the Shoulder Harness BC30, See Figures 10

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ASSEMBLY

ATTACHING THE SHOULDER HARNESS - BC30

See Figure 9.

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

Adjust the strap to a comfortable position.

CONVERTING FROM BRUSHCUTTER TO STRING TRIMMER - BC30

To convert from the brushcutter to the string trimmer, remove the blade and brushcutter guard, attach the straight shaft grass deflector and install the string head.

REMOVING THE TRI-ARC®BLADE AND BRUSHCUTTER GUARD

See Figures 10 - 11.

Align the slot in the flanged washer with the slot in the gear head.

Place the gear head locking tool through the slot in the flanged washer and gear head.

Remove the blade nut by turning it clockwise.

Remove the cupped washer and the blade.

Remove the flanged washer from the gear head shaft and retain it for the string head installation.

Remove the three screws securing the brushcutter guard to gear head.

Remove the brushcutter guard.

NOTE: Store the brushcutter parts together for later use.

INSTALLING THE STRAIGHT SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR AND STRING HEAD

See Figures 10 - 12.

Install the grass deflector. Refer to “To Attach the Straight Shaft Grass Deflector” earlier in this manual.

Place the flanged washer on the gear head shaft.

NOTE: The hollow side of the flanged washer should face the gear head.

Align the slot in the flanged washer with the slot in the gear head.

Place the gear head locking tool through the slot in the flanged washer and gear head.

Install the string head assembly onto the gear head shaft by turning counterclockwise.

Tighten the string head assembly securely.

CONVERTING FROM STRING TRIMMER TO BRUSHCUTTER - BC30

To convert from the string trimmer to the brushcutter, remove the string head assembly and straight shaft grass deflector, attach the brushcutter guard and install the blade.

LATCH

STRAP

HANGER

SHOULDER

 

HARNESS

Fig. 9

 

GEAR HEAD

LOCKING TOOL

Fig. 10

GEAR HEAD

BRUSHCUTTER

GUARD

FLANGED

WASHER

SLOT

CUPPED

WASHER

BLADE NUT

Fig. 11

GEAR HEAD

FLANGED WASHER

STRING HEAD ASSEMBLY

SLOT

LOOSENTIGHTEN

Fig. 12

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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 Trimmer USE Specific Safety RulesSpecific Safety Rules for BRUSH- Cutter and Blade USE Symbol Name Explanation SymbolsService Features Rope Starter GripTrigger Lock Primer FrontAssembly Removing the Attachment from the Power Head Installing the Power Head to the AttachmentAttaching the Storage Hanger See FigureAttaching the J Handle BC30 Attaching the Front Handle CS30 and SS30Front Handle Bolt Wing NUT Clamp Flat WasherTo Attach the Curved Shaft Grass Deflector CS30 Attaching the Grass DeflectorTo Attach the Straight Shaft Grass Deflector SS30 Attaching the Brushcutter Guard BC30Converting from Brushcutter to String Trimmer BC30 Attaching the Shoulder Harness BC30Removing the TRI-ARCBLADE and Brushcutter Guard Converting from String Trimmer to Brushcutter BC30Operation Installing the TRI-ARCBLADE and Brushcutter GuardRemoving the Straight Shaft Grass Deflector and String Head Operating the Trimmer Fueling and Refueling the TrimmerTo Advance the Cutting Line Manually To Advance the Cutting LineCutting Tips Grass Deflector Line Trimming CUT-OFF BladeBlade Thrust Operating the BrushcutterTRI-ARCBLADE Cutting Technique BladeSee Figures 21 Starting and StoppingTo Start a Cold Engine To Stop the EngineGeneral Maintenance MaintenanceSpool Replacement See Figures 24See Figures 26 String ReplacementArrows on Spool Anchor Hole First String SlotReplacing and Cleaning AIR Filter Cleaning the Exhaust Port and Muffler Spark ArrestorSpark Plug Replacement Fuel CAPSpeed. See Figure TroubleshootingIdle Speed Screw This Product WAS Manufactured with a Catalyst Muffler WarrantyLimited Warranty Statement OWNER’S Warranty Responsibilities MANUFACTURER’S Warranty CoverageMaintenance Requirements CoverageService

SS30 RY30140, CS30 RY30120, BC30 RY30160 specifications

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