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SERVICE
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand com- pletely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call Ryobi customer service for assistance.
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS |
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Weight - (without fuel) |
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C430 | 10.7 lbs. |
S430 | 11.8 lbs. |
Line cutting width |
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C430 | 17 in. |
S430 | 18 in. |
Engine displacement | 30cc |
Engine Lubricant Volume | 75 ml |
Line diameter |
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Reel Easy String Head | .095 in. |
Pro Cut II String Head | .095 in. to .105 in. max. |
KNOW YOUR STRING TRIMMER
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.
GRASS DEFLECTOR
The trimmer includes a grass deflector that helps protect you from flying debris.
OIL CAP/DIPSTICK
Remove the oil fill cap to check and add lubricant when necessary.
ERGONOMIC DESIGN
The design of the trimmer provides for easy handling. It is designed for comfort and ease of grasp when operating in different positions and at different angles.
TOP-MOUNTED MOTOR
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