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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
PC30 PRUNER/TRIMMER
RY52001 / RY52001A
Your pruner/trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s 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 buying a Ryobi product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 �n General Safety Rules....................................................................................................................................................... 3 �n Specific Safety Rules..................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES n � 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 �n 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. �n The chain may rotate during carburetor adjustments. �n It has
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES n To prevent electrical shock or serious personal injury, do SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR PRUNER USE not use this product with any AC power head. n Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead to serious n Follow the sharpening and maintenance instructions for injury. Kickback may occur when the moving chain con- the saw chain. tacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the chain n Use only the replacement gui
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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.
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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. String cutting width ........................................................................................
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FEATURES KNOW YOUR PRUNER/TRIMMER PRIMER BULB See Figure 1. The priming bulb pumps fuel from the fuel tank to the car- Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself buretor. This is necessary only when starting a cold engine with all operating features and safety rules. or after refueling an engine that has run out of fuel. CHOKE LEVER SHOULDER STRAP The choke lever opens and closes the choke valve in the The shoulder strap helps support the weight of the pruner carburetor. Posi
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ASSEMBLY n Pull apart the ends of the bracket to expand slightly. WARNING: n Slide the bracket over the power head shaft immediately behind the “J” Barrier Handle. To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious n Squeeze bracket ends together to retighten. personal injury, always disconnect the engine spark plug wire from the spark plug when assembling parts. n Reinstall the bolt, lock washer, and hex nut to secure. n Connect the latch on the shoulder harness to the strap ATTACHING
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ASSEMBLY To remove: n Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage. n Loosen the knob. n Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the gasket. n Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and separate ends. n Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten. Wipe up any fuel spillage. NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new POWER HEAD SHAFT engine after first use. COUPLER GUIDE RECESS WARNING: Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel to a machi
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OPERATION n Make a shallow first cut (1/4 of limb diameter) on the underside of the limb close to the main limb or trunk. WARNING: n Make a second cut from the top side of the limb outboard Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care- from the first cut. less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is n Make a final cut close to trunk. sufficient to inflict serious injury. N � OTE: For second and final cuts (from top of limb or branch), hold front cutting guide against the li
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OPERATION LIMBING AND PRUNING See Figures 8 - 9. This unit is designed for trimming small branches and limbs up to 6 in. in diameter. For best results, observe the follow- ing precautions. n Plan the cut carefully. Be aware of the direction in which the branch will fall. n Branches may fall in unexpected directions. Do not stand directly under the branch being cut. n The most typical cutting application is to position the unit at an angle of 60° or less, depending on the specific situ- atio
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OPERATION Always operate trimmer at full throttle. Cut tall grass from GRASS DEFLECTOR LINE TRIMMING CUT-OFF the top down. This will prevent grass from wrapping around BLADE the shaft housing and string head which could cause See Figure 12. damage from overheating. If grass becomes wrapped around The trimmer is equipped with a line trimming cut-off blade the string head, STOP THE ENGINE, disconnect the spark on the grass deflector. For best cutting, advance string until plug wire, and re
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ST OP OPERATION POSITION FOR STARTING See Figure 13. Lay the pruner on the ground and ensure that no objects or obstructions are in the immediate vicinity. Make sure nothing can come in contact with the bar and chain. ENGINE SWITCH THROTTLE TRIGGER Fig. 14 Fig. 13 STARTING AND STOPPING PRIMER BULB See Figures 14 - 16. Unit should be on a flat, bare surface for starting. STARTER GRIP n Slowly push the primer bulb 5 times. n Set the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position (A). n Squeeze the
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MAINTENANCE n 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 Ryobi replacement Refer to “Replacing the Bar and Chain” for additional parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or information. cause product damage. NOTE: A cold chain is correctly tensioned when there is no slack on the underside of the guide bar, the
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MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE BAR n Remove all slack from chain by turning the chain tension- See Figures 19 - 24. ing screw clockwise, assuring that the chain seats into the bar groove during tensioning. n 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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ST OP MAINTENANCE IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT CHAIN OILER See Figure 25. See Figure 26. If the chain turns at idle, the idle speed screw needs ad- n Use Premium Bar and Chain Oil. It is designed for chains justing on your trimmer engine. Turn the idle speed screw and chain oilers and is formulated to perform over a wide counterclockwise to reduce the idle RPM and stop the chain temperature range with no dilution required. movement. If the saw chain still moves at idle speed, contact n Remove
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MAINTENANCE n Use a 5/32 in. diameter round file and holder. CHAIN MAINTENANCE See Figure 27. n Keep the file level with the top plate of the tooth. Do not let the file dip or rock. For smooth and fast cutting, the chain needs to be main- tained properly. The following conditions indicate that the chain requires sharpening: n Wood chips are small and powdery n Chain must be forced through the wood during cutting n Chain cuts to one side During maintenance of the chain, consider the following:
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MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Dull or improperly sharpened chain can cause excessive engine speed during cutting which may result in severe engine damage. SPOOL WARNING: RETAINER Fig. 32 Improper chain sharpening increases the potential of kickback. Failure to replace or repair damaged chain SPRING can cause serious injury. SPOOL REPLACEMENT SLOTS NEW PREWOUND SPOOL See Figures 32 - 33. If replacing string only, refer to “String Replacement” later EYELETS in this manual. STRING HEAD Use only monof
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MAINTENANCE STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 34 - 36. SPOOL SPRING Use only monofilament string. Use original manufacturer’s replacement string for best performance. ARROWS ON n Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold SPOOL the string head and unscrew the spool retainer. To remove the spool retainer: n Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise. ANCHOR n Remove the spool from the string head. HOLE NOTE: Keep the spring attached to the spool. Remove any old string remaining
