MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. To prevent serious personal injury, take extra precautions and care when performing maintenance, service or for changing the cutting attachment or other attachments.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this line trimmer does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain the line trimmer as instructed in this operator’s manual.
BEFORE EACH USE CHECK FOR DAMAGED/WORN PARTS
•Bump head — Replace bump head parts that are bent, warped, cracked, or damaged in any way.
AFTER EACH USE CLEAN UNIT AND LABELS
•Clean the unit using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
NOTE: Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic housing or the handle. They can be damaged by certain household cleaners that contain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon, and by solvents such as kerosene.
•Wipe off the unit with a clean, dry, soft cloth.
•Keep air vents free from debris at all times.
LINE INSTALLATION
Always use genuine replacement line. Using larger line then the unit is designed for may make the motor overheat or fail.
There are two methods to replace the trimming line.
•Wind the inner reel with new line
•Install a prewound inner reel
Winding the Inner Reel with New Line
To rewind the existing reel you must:
1.Check for the correct line size.
2.Remove the existing reel and spring.
3.Wind the existing reel with the new line.
4.Reinstall the existing reel and spring.
The Correct Line to Use
It is very important to use the correct diameter size line. This unit uses 2.03 mm (.080 in.) diameter trimmer line. The motor may overheat and fail if you use a larger diameter line.
WARNING: Always use genuine Ryobi replacement line. Do not use
Removing the Existing Reel and Spring
1.Remove the bump head cover by pressing in both bump head cover tabs visible on either side of the bump head outer spool (Fig. 12).
NOTE: The spring will push the cover up when the tabs release.
2.Remove the inner reel and spring (Fig. 12).
3.Use a clean cloth to clean the inner surface of the outer spool (Fig. 12).
NOTE: Always clean the inner reel, outer spool, and shaft before reassembling the bump head.
Bump Head |
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Cover | PRESS TABS |
Inner Reel
Spring
Outer Spool
Fig. 12
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