Troubleshooting

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Grass wraps around the at- tachment shaft and the trim- mer head assembly

Screw threads are dirty or dam- aged.

Cutting tall grass at ground level.

Retaining cap is hard to turn

Line will not advance when tap 1. Line is welded to itself.

retaining cap2. Not enough line on spool. 3. Line is worn too short.

4. Line is tangled on spool.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

1.Lubricate with a silicone spray.

2.Install more line (Refer to “Replacing the Cut- ting Line” earlier in this manual).

3.Pull lines while alternately pressing down on and releasing spool retainer.

4.Remove line from spool and rewind (Refer to “Replacing the Cutting Line” earlier in this manual).

Clean threads and lubricate with grease. If no improvement, replace spool retainer.

Cut tall grass from the top down.

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Contents

Operators Manual Table of Contents Introduction General Safety Rules Specific Safety RulesSpecific Trimmer Safety Rules Read ALL Instructions Electrical Safety Rules Maintenance RulesService Rules Storage and Transportation Rules Symbols Symbol Name Explanation Service Specifications UnpackingDrive Shaft and Cutting Head Instructions Features Assembly Connecting the Attachment to the Upper ShaftRemoving the Attachment from the Upper Shaft Attaching the Front Handle Extension Cord Retainer Attaching the Grass DeflectorMethod of Securing Extensioncord Operation Starting and Stopping the TrimmerOperating the Trimmer Cutting Tips Advancing the Cutting Line AUTO- Matically Advancing the Cutting Line Manually CUT OFF Blade Grass Deflector Line Trimming CUT- OFF Blade Maintenance Cleaning the TrimmerServicing the Trimmer Replacing the Cutting Line Replacing the Spool Drive Shaft Trimmer Head Spool Troubleshooting Replacement Parts AccessoriesOptional Attachments Service

Ryobi RY41002A manual Troubleshooting