User manual RYOBI PLT3043A

[. . . ] OPERATOR'S MANUAL String 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. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Use the tip of string to do the cutting; do not force string head into uncut grass. Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear, even breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may wear string rapidly. Tree bark, wood moldings, siding, and fence posts can easily be damaged by the string. Fig. 7 GRASS DEFLECTOR LINE TRIMMING CUTOFF BLADE See Figure 7. This trimmer is equipped with a line trimming cut-off blade on the grass deflector. For best cutting, advance string until it is trimmed to length by the cut-off blade. Advance string whenever you hear the engine running faster than normal. This will maintain best performance and keep string long enough to advance properly. 9 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. 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. Depress interlock, squeeze trigger and pull starter rope until engine tries to run. Set choke lever to half choke position ( 6. Hold trigger and pull starter rope until engine runs. Run engine 30 to 45 seconds at full throttle (with trigger depressed fully) on half choke position ( ) to warm up. Hold trigger and pull starter rope until engine runs. TO STOP THE ENGINE: To stop the engine, depress the switch to "O" position. NOTE: Be sure to return the stop switch to the "I" (RUN) position before trying to start unit. THROTTLE TRIGGER Fig. 8 PRIMER BULB RUN POSITION HALF CHOKE POSITION CHOKE LEVER CHOKE POSITION Fig. 9 10 MAINTENANCE WARNING: Use only original manufacturer's replacement parts, accessories and attachments. Failure to do so can cause possible injury, poor performance and may void your warranty. [. . . ] Operate trimmer at full throttle. Screw threads dirty or damaged. Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no improvement, replace spool retainer. Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle oil mix. Refer to "Replacing and Cleaning the Air Filter" earlier in this manual. Turn "H" needle clockwise 1/16 - 1/8 turn. [. . . ]