Ryobi RY30943, RY30542 Operation, Removing the Straight Shaft Grass Deflector and String Head

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ASSEMBLY

REMOVING THE STRAIGHT SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR AND STRING HEAD

See Figures 10 - 13.

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 string head assembly by turning clockwise.

Remove the flanged washer and retain it for the blade installation.

Remove the wing screw securing the grass deflector.

Remove the grass deflector.

NOTE: Store the string head parts together for later use.

INSTALLING THE TRI-ARC®BLADE AND BRUSHCUTTER GUARD

See Figures 10 - 14.

Install the brushcutter guard. Refer to Attaching the Brushcutter Guard earlier in this manual.

Place the flanged washer over the gear head shaft with the hollow side toward the brushcutter guard.

Center the blade on the flanged washer, making sure the blade fits flat and the raised hub of the flanged washer goes through the hole in the blade.

Install the cupped washer with the raised center away from the blade.

Place the blade nut onto the gear head shaft.

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

Install the blade nut by turning it counterclockwise (left handed threads).

Tighten the blade nut securely and torque to 120 in.lbs. minimum.

GEAR HEAD

 

FLANGED WASHER

SLOT

STRING HEAD

 

ASSEMBLY

 

SLOT

LOOSENTIGHTEN

Fig. 13

GEAR HEAD

SLOT

FLANGED

WASHER

SLOT

 

 

 

CUPPED

 

BRUSHCUTTER

WASHER

 

 

 

GUARD

BLADE NUT

 

 

Fig. 14

 

 

OPERATION

WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care- less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.

WARNING:

Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom- mended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.

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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 BRUSH- Cutter and Blade USE Specific Safety RulesSpecific Safety Rules for Trimmer USE Symbols Symbol Name ExplanationService Symbol Signal MeaningFeatures CouplerFeatures Assembly Attaching the Storage Hanger Installing the Power Head to the AttachmentRemoving the Attachment from the Power Head See FigureFront Handle Bolt Wing NUT Clamp Attaching the Front Handle CS30 and SS30Attaching the J Handle BC30 Flat WasherTo Attach the Straight Shaft Grass Deflector SS30 Attaching the Grass DeflectorTo Attach the Curved Shaft Grass Deflector CS30 Attaching the Brushcutter Guard BC30Removing the TRI-ARCBLADE and Brushcutter Guard Attaching the Shoulder Harness BC30Converting from Brushcutter to String Trimmer BC30 Converting from String Trimmer to Brushcutter BC30Removing the Straight Shaft Grass Deflector and String Head Installing the TRI-ARCBLADE and Brushcutter GuardOperation Gear Head Flanged Washer SlotFueling and Refueling the Trimmer Operating the TrimmerCutting Tips To Advance the Cutting LineTo Advance the Cutting Line Manually Grass Deflector Line Trimming CUT-OFF BladeTRI-ARCBLADE Operating the BrushcutterBlade Thrust Cutting Technique BladeTo Start a Cold Engine Starting and StoppingSee Figures 21 To Stop the EngineSpool Replacement MaintenanceGeneral Maintenance See Figures 24Spark Arrestor String ReplacementCleaning the Exhaust Port and Muffler See Figures 26Fuel CAP Replacing and Cleaning AIR FilterSpark Plug Replacement Storing the ProductIdle Speed Screw TroubleshootingSpeed. See Figure Warranty This Product WAS Manufactured with a Catalyst MufflerLimited Warranty Statement MANUFACTURER’S Warranty Coverage Parts and Service California Proposition

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