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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
TP30 GAS PRUNER
RY52014
Your pruner has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator
safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using
this product.
Thank you for your purchase.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 � General Safety Rules ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 � Specific Safety Rules ................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES � Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before making any adjustments or repairs except for WARNING! carburetor adjustments. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow � Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, leaks, etc. Replace any damaged parts before use. fire and/or serious personal injury. � The chain may rotate during carburetor adjustments. � It has
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious To protect yourself from falling branches, do not stand di- injury. Kickback may occur when the moving chain con- rectly under the branch or limb being cut. This unit should tacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide not be held at an angle over 60° from ground level. bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the chain Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mix- in the cut. Co
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety. Read The Operator’s Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product. Eye, Hearing, and Head Protection Wear eye, hearing, and head
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SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
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FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Engine Displacement ......................................................................................................................................................30cc Bar length .......................................................................................................................................................................10 in. Weight .....................................................................................................
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ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE “J” BARRIER HANDLE UNPACKING See Figure 2. This product requires assembly. Hold the top and bottom clamp snugly in position on the Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the shaft housing so that the handle will be located to the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are operator’s left. included. Insert the end of the handle between the clamps. Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or Align the bolt holes and
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ASSEMBLY Reinstall the bolt, lock washer, and hex nut to secure. WARNING: Connect the latch on the shoulder harness to the strap hanger. Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating equipment; check it periodically for tightness during use SHOULDER to avoid serious injury. STRAP “J” BARRIER To remove: LATCH HANDLE Loosen the knob. Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and separate ends. BOLT POWER HEAD SHAFT COUPLER STRAP GUIDE HANGER RECESS BUTTON LOCK NU
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ASSEMBLY FILLING TANK NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new engine after first use. Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamina- tion. Loosen fuel cap slowly. Rest the cap on a clean WARNING: surface. Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel to Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage. a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the 30 ft. from refueling site before starting th
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OPERATION N � OTE: For second and final cuts (from top of limb or branch), hold front cutting guide against the limb being cut. This will help steady the limb and make it easier to cut. Allow chain to cut for you; exert only light downward pressure. If you force the cut, damage to the bar, chain, or engine can result. Release the trigger as soon as the cut is completed, allow- ing the engine to idle. If you run the pruner at full throttle without a cutting load, unnecessary wear or damage
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OPERATION POSITION FOR STARTING PRIMER BULB See Figure 9. Lay the pruner on the ground and ensure that no objects or obstructions are in the immediate vicinity. Make sure nothing STARTER GRIP can come in contact with the bar and chain. ENGINE SWITCH STARTING Fig. 9 INSTRUCTION LABEL STARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 10 - 12. TO START A COLD ENGINE: THROTTLE DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine starts TRIGGER and runs. Fig. 11 � Lay the trimmer on a flat, bare surface.
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MAINTENANCE Stop the engine before setting the chain tension. Make sure the guide bar nut is loose to finger tight, turn the WARNING: chain tensioning screw clockwise to tension the chain. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Refer to Replacing the Bar and Chain for additional Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause information. product damage. NOTE: A cold chain is correctly tensioned when there is no slack on the underside of the guide bar, the chain is
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MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE BAR Remove all slack from chain by turning the chain tension- See Figures 15 - 20. ing screw clockwise, assuring that the chain seats into the bar groove during tensioning. Lift the tip of the bar up to check for sag. Release the tip WARNING: of the bar, and turn the chain tensioning screw 1/2 turn To avoid possible serious injury, stop engine before re- clockwise. Repeat this process until sag does not exist. placing the bar, chain, or performing any mainten
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MAINTENANCE IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT CHAIN OILER TANK See Figure 21. REPLACE If the chain turns at idle, the idle speed screw needs adjusting CAP on the engine. Turn the idle speed screw counterclockwise to reduce the idle RPM and stop the chain movement. If the saw chain still moves at idle speed, contact a service dealer for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is made. WARNING: The saw chain should never turn at idle. Turn the idle REMOVE CAP speed screw counterclockwise to
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MAINTENANCE Put a few firm strokes on every tooth. File all left hand HOW TO SHARPEN THE CUTTERS cutters in one direction. Then move to the other side and See Figures 24 - 27. file the right hand cutters in the opposite direction. Oc- Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles and to casionally remove filings from the file with a wire brush. the same length, as fast cutting can be obtained only when all cutters are uniform. LEFT HAND PARTS OF A CUTTER CUTTERS CUTTING CORNER T
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MAINTENANCE REPLACING AND CLEANING AIR FILTER See Figure 28. LATCH For proper performance and long life, keep air filter clean. AIR FILTER Remove the air filter cover by pushing down on the latch with your thumb while gently pulling on the cover. Remove the filter, clean it in warm soapy water. Rinse and let dry completely. For best performance, replace annually. Reinstall the filter. Replace the air filter cover by inserting the tabs on the AIR FILTER bottom of the cover into th
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TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start. No spark. Check spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach the spark plug cap and lay spark plug on metal cylinder. Pull the starter rope and watch for spark at spark plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat test with a new spark plug. No fuel. Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does not fill, primary fuel delivery system is blocked. Contact a servicing dealer. If primer bulb fills, engine may be flooded, proceed to nex
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WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT B. Wear items – Bump Knobs, Outer Spools, Cutting Lines, Inner Reels, Starter Pulleys, Starter Ropes, Drive Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., warrants to the ® Belts, Tines, Felt Washers, Hitch Pins, Mulching Blades, original retail purchaser that this RYOBI brand outdoor Blower Fans, Blower and Vacuum Tubes, Vacuum Bag product is free from defect in material and workmanship and Straps, Guide Bars, Saw Chains and agrees to repair or replace, at
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WARRANTY THE FOLLOWING CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) STATEMENT ONLY APPLIES TO MODEL NUMBERS REQUIRED TO MEET THE CARB REQUIREMENTS. TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC., LIMITED WARRANTY FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS NON-ROAD AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your non-
