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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Trimmer
PLT3043A
RY70101
Your new trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation
and operator safety. 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.
Thank you for buying a Ryobi trimmer.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 - 3 Symbols ................................................................................................................................................................. 4 - 5 Technical Data ........................................................................................................
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SAFETY Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent b) After each period of operation, exercise to increase entanglement in any moving parts. blood circulation. Keep all bystanders, children and pets at least 15 m c) Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of (50 ft) away. exposure per day. Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill or under d) Keep the tool well maintained, fasteners tightened the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication. and worn parts re
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SYMBOLS Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Symbol Indicates danger, warning or caution. It means attention!!! Your safety is involved. Read Your Operator’s Manual Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to potential safety concerns as well as operating and servicing inform
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SYMBOLS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING: Indicate
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UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS PACKING LIST FOR OWNER’S KIT Carefully remove the product from the carton. Grass deflector Inspect the product to make sure no breakage or Front handle damage occurred during carriage. Silencer guard, torque wrench and screws Do not discard the packing material until you have Fixings inspected and operated the product. Operator’s manual FEATURES SILENCER GUARD CHOKE LEVER THROTTLE CONTROL AND REAR HANDLE IGNITION SWITCH STARTER GRIP THRO
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ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: GRASS DEFLECTOR FRONT HANDLE See Figure 2. 1. Remove wing nut, flat washer, lock washer and bolt WING NUT from the Owner’s Kit. 2. Place grass deflector over shaft and bracket. 3. Install bolt through the slots in the tabs on grass deflector and bracket on drive shaft housing. 4. Install flat washer, lock washer and wing nut. BOLT 5. Tighten securely. GRASS DEFLECTOR Fig. 3 SILENCER GUARD ASSEMBLY BOLT See Figure
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OPERATION FUEL AND REFUELLING WARNING HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY Always shut off engine before fuelling. Never add fuel Always handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and least 9 m (30 ft) from refuelling site before starting flames. Do not inhale fuel vapour. engine. Do not smoke! Do not let petrol or oil come in contact with your skin. Keep petrol and oil away from the eyes. I
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OPERATION ADVANCING THE STRING ADVANCING STRING USING THE EZ LINE™ TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM String advance is controlled by tapping string head on grass while running engine at full throttle. 1. Run engine at full throttle. 2. Tap string head on ground to advance string. String advances each time the head is tapped. 3. Several taps may be required until string strikes the cut off blade. 4. Resume trimming. DANGEROUS BEST CUTTING CUTTING AREA NOTE: If the string is worn too short you may not be able to
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OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 8 and 9. IGNITION SWITCH I = ON TO RUN O = OFF TO STOP WARNING Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorly ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill. THROTTLE INTERLOCK TO START A COLD ENGINE: 1. Lay trimmer on a flat, bare surface. Move switch to “I” (RUN) position. NOTE: Unit is equipped with a positive on-off switch. Make sure switch is in the “I” (RUN) position before starting the unit. 2. Push primer bulb 8 to 10 times. THR
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MAINTENANCE 6. Make sure the string head and the spool retainer are WARNING: installed on the drive shaft by turning the retainer anticlockwise to tighten. Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts, 7. Pull the strings again to rotate the spool into cutting accessories and attachments. Failure to do so can position. Push the spool retainer down while pulling on cause possible injury, poor performance and may string(s) to manually advance the string and to check for void your warranty.
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MAINTENANCE STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 12, 13, 14 and 15. SPOOL SPRING 1. Stop the engine, disconnect the sparking plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool retainer. Turn ARROWS ON anticlockwise. SPOOL 2. Remove the spool from the string head. NOTE: Keep the spring attached to the spool. Remove any old string remaining on the spool. ANCHOR 3. Cut two pieces of string, each being approximately HOLE 2.7 m (9 ft) long. 4. Insert the first string into the anchor hole in the upper p
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MAINTENANCE REPLACING AND CLEANING AIR FILTER See Figures 16 and 17. For proper performance and long life, keep air filter clean. LATCH 1. Remove the air filter cover by pushing down on the latch with your thumb while gently pulling on the cover. PULL COVER 2. Remove the filter and clean it in warm soapy water. TO OPEN Rinse and let dry completely. For best performance, replace annually. 3. Install the filter, align tabs, push in, and make sure the latches are locked into place. FUEL CAP Fig. 16
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TROUBLESHOOTING IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER. PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION PROBLEM PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION SOLUTION Engine will not start: 1. No spark. 1. Check spark. Remove sparking plug. Reattach the sparking plug cap and lay sparking plug on metal cylinder. Pull the starter rope and watch for spark at sparking plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat
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1 TROUBLESHOOTING IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER. PROBLEM PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION SOLUTION PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION Grass wraps round drive shaft 1. Cutting tall grass at ground level. 1. Cut tall grass from the top down. housing and string head: 2. Operating trimmer at part throttle. 2. Operate trimmer at full throttle. Spool retainer hard to turn: S
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WARRANTY GUARANTEE – STATEMENT (RTSA / RTUK / RTG) All Ryobi products are guaranteed from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twenty-four (24) months, effective and evidenced from date of original invoice or delivery note. Defects caused by normal wear and tear, unauthorised/improper maintenance/handling or overload are excluded from this guarantee, as are accessories such as battery packs, bulbs, blades and bits etc. In the event of malfunction within the guarantee period, pleas
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL Trimmer PLT3043A RY70101 Ryobi Technologies GmbH Itterpark 7 D-40724 Hilden Germany Tel.: +49 (0)2103 / 29 58 0 Fax : +49 (0)2103 / 29 58 29 info@ryobi-rtg.de Ryobi Technologies Customer Services Anvil House Tuns Lane Henley-on-Thames RG9 1SA UK Ryobi Technologies BP 50012 - 95945 Roissy CDG Cedex – FRANCE Ryobi Technologies Australia PTY Limited 983000-200 359-361 Horsley Road, Milperra, NSW 2214 Australia 2-03
