TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS

Keep the cutting attachment parallel to the ground.

Do not force the cutting attachment. Allow the tip of the line to do the cutting, especially along walls. Cutting with more than the tip will reduce cutting effi- ciency and may overload the engine.

Cut grass over 8 in. (200 mm.) by working from top to bottom in small increments to avoid premature line wear or engine drag.

Cut from left to right whenever possible. Cutting to the right improves the unit's cutting efficiency. Clippings are thrown away from the operator.

Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the cutting area at the desired height. Move either in a forward- backward or side-to-side motion. Cutting shorter lengths produces the best results.

Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.

The life of your cutting line is dependent upon;

Following the previous trimming techniques

What vegetation is being cut

Where it'sbeing cut

For example, the line will wear faster when trimming

against a foundation wall as opposed to trimming around a tree.

DECORATIVE TRIMMING

Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around trees, posts, fences, etc.

Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a 30 ° angle to the ground (Fig. 10).

NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure about these procedures take your unit to an authorized service dealer.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

These required maintenance procedures should be performed at the frequency stated in the table. They should also be included as part of any seasonal tune-up.

WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never I do maintenance or repairs with unit running. I Always do maintenance and repairs on a cool I unit. Disconnect spark plug wire to ensure

the unit will not start.

FREQUENCY

MAINTENANCE

REQUIRED

REFER TO:

Before

Starting Engine

Fill fuel tank with

correct oil and fuel mixture.

Page 9

Every

10

Hours

Clean and re-oil air filter.

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16

Every 50

Hours

Check spark plug condition and gap.

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18

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Ryobi Outdoor Trimmer manual Tips for Best Trimming Results, Decorative Trimming, Maintenance Schedule