Ryobi Outdoor RGT2500 User's Manual
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1. and manufactured to Ryobi s high standard for dependabili ty ease of operation and operator safety Properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trou ble free performance CAUTION Carefully read through this entire owner s manual before using your new Timmer Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation Wamings and Cautions If you use your Timmer propery and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service Thank You again for buying Ryobi tools RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety rules is to attract your attention to possible dangers The safety symbols and the explanations with them require your careful attention and understanding The safety wamings do not by themselves eliminate any dan ger The instruction or wamings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates caution or waming May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictures result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the nsk of fire electric shock and personal injury WARNING Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understood completely safety rules etc contained in this manual Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire electric shock or serious personal injury Save owners Manual and review frequent ly for continuing safe operation2. on the Company s behalf except as herein contained or herein referred to Guarantee Conditions This guarantee only applies provided that the Product has been used in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations under normal use and reasonable care in the opinion of the Company and such guarantee does not cover damage malfunction or failure resulting from misuse neglect abuse or used for a purpose for which it was not designed or is not suited and no repairs alterations or modifications have been attempt ed by other than an Authorised Service Agent This guarantee will not apply if the tool is damaged by acci dent or if repairs arise from normal wear and tear The Company accepts no additional liability pursuant to this guarantee for the costs of travelling or transporta tion of the Product or parts to and from the service deal er or agent which costs are not included in this guar antee Certain legislation including the Trade Practices Act 1974 as amended and other state and teritonal laws give rights to the buyer and impose liability on the sell er in certain circumstances Nothing herein shall have the effect of excluding restricting or modifying any con dition guarantee nght or liability imposed to the extent only that such exclusion restriction or modification would render any term herein void RYOBI RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD A C N 002 277 509 Incorporated in N S W SYDNEY 359 3
3. rush 19 CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a guard or any other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or any other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorised service centre 20 DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF Have defective switches replaced by authorised service centre 21 DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS ALCOHOL OR ANY MEDICATION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Due to Ryobi s continued product refinement policy product features and specifications can and will change without notice Check current features and specifications with your Ryobi retailer Page 2 Starter Handle n ASSEMBLY HANDLE Push the handle down over the shaft Insert the and tighte Adjust the handle to the desired height and tighten wing nut securely GUARD Fig 2 Push the guard onto the shaft clamp assembly Align the 2 holes in the guard 2 recesses in the clamp assembly Secure with bolt washer lock washer and wing nut sup plied Primer Bulb Fig 1 bolt and wing nut n gently with the WARNING To avoid senous personal injury never operate t
4. 61 Horsley Road M ilperra N S W 2214 Phone 02 9772 2444 email info ryobi aust com MELBOURNE 960 Stud Road Rowville Vic 3178 Phone 03 9764 8655 All Enquiries Phone 1300 361 505 All Enquiries Phone 1300 361 505 HOBART BRISBANE PERTH 33 35 Sorbonne Crescent Canning Vale WA 6155 Phone 08 9455 7775 ADELAIDE All Enquiries Phone 1300 361 505 TOWNSVILLE All Enquiries Phone 1300 361 505 RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES NEW ZEALAND LIMITED Auckland 503 Mt Wellington Highway Mt Wellington NZ Phone 09 573 0230 email info ryobi co nz THIS GUARANTEE FORM SHOULD BE RETAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES For your record and to assist in establishing date of purchase necessary for in guarantee service please keep your purchase docket and this form completed with the following particulars PURCHASED FROM ADDRESS OF DEALER DATE MODEL NO SERIAL NO Present This Form With Your Purchase Docket When Guarantee Service Is Required RYOBI OWNER S OPERATING MANUAL GRASS TRIMMER MODEL RGT2500 SPECIFICATION PIOUOM pacientes esses 25cc 2 Stroke IGT OW iesinanindvineianie ino Electronic Carburetor ccccee Diaphragm all position Cutting Head Twin line bump feed Cutting Line 2 0mm Width Of Cut 43 cm Fuel Mixture 00 25 1 WIGNL 0ccccceeeeees 4 8 kg THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI TRIMMER Your new Trimmer has been engineered
5. Install the spring over the Spindle Insert each end of the cutting line through the eyelets in the cutting head assembly and lower the spool while feeding the line as illustrated in Fig 16 Once the spool is in place apply pressure on the spool compressing the spring Pull each end of the line Sharply to unlock the line from the slots Continue to apply pressure to the spool until the knob can be threaded clockwise onto the spindle Tighten the knob securely Fig 17 AIR FILTER It is recommended that the air filter is cleaned on a regular basis To clean the air filter depress the air filter cover latch and remove the cover Fig 18 Remove and wash the filter with soap and water Allow to completely air dry before replacing the filter After replacing the filter secure the air filter cover CLEANING amp STORAGE WARNING Always tum off your trimmer before you clean or perform maintenance on it Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the trimmer Do not use strong detergents on plastic housing or han dle as they can be damaged by household cleaners that contain aromatic oils such as pine or lemon and by sol vents such as kerosene Wipe off any moisture with a soft cloth STORAGE If the trimmer will be stored for an extended period of time use the following storage procedure 1 Drain all fuel from the fuel tank into a container 2
6. Start the motor and allow it to run until it stalls This ensures that all the fuel has been drained from the carburetor 3 Allow the motor to cool Remove the spark plug and put approximately 30ml of any high quality oil or 2 stroke oil into the cylinder Pull the starter rope slowly to distribute the oil Reinstall the spark plug Leave the spark plug wire off for storage 4 Inspect for any damaged or loose parts Repair or replace any damaged parts and tighten loose screws nuts or bolts Page 5 RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD GUARANTEE Subject to the guarantee condition below this Ryobi tool hereinafter called the product is guaranteed by Ryobi hereinafter called the Company to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of original purchase covering both parts and labour Under the terms of this guarantee the repair or replacement of any part shall be the opinion of the Company or its authorised agent Should service become necessary during the guarantee period the owner should contact the Authorised Ryobi Retailer from whom the Product was purchased or the nearest Company Branch Office In order to obtain guarantee service the owner must present the sales docket and Guarantee Certificate to confirm date of purchase This product is sold by the dealer or agent as principal and the dealer has no authority from the Company to give any additional guarantee
7. and instructing others who may use this tool WARNING Failure to obey a safety waming can WEAR YOUR The operation of any tool can result in wa foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool GHT I FOR S i EVIPPA operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields 1 KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read owners manual carefully Leam its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool 2 GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED SURFACES For example pipes radiators ranges refrigerator enclosures 3 KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents 4 AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Don t use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain Keep work area well lit 5 KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY Visitors should wear Safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord 6 STORE IDLE TOOLS When not in use tools should be Stored in a dry and high or locked up place out of reach of children 7 DON T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the rate at which it was designed 8 USE RIGHT TOOL Don t force small tool or attachment to d
8. he timmer with out the guard in place Page 3 OIL amp FUEL MIXTURE Thoroughly mix 200ml of 2 stroke oil to 5 litres of unleaded petrol in a con tainer and fill the timmer fuel tank Fig 3 Care should be taken not to overfill the fuel tank which will result in fuel splashing onto engine parts Fuel Tank WARNING Always stop the motor and allow it to cool before re filling the fuel tank Failure to adhere to this warming can result in vapour explosion causing serious personal injury WARNING Always mix petrol and oil in a sepa rate container Do not mix directly in the trim mer fuel tank which will cause motor damage and void the warranty STARTING INSTRUCTIONS FOLLOW STEPS A B C Place the choke lever in the Full Choke position Fig 4 Fully depress and release the primer bulb 5 to 7 times Fuel should be visi ble in the bulb Fig 5 With the trimmer on the ground squeeze the throttle trig ger fully and pull the starter rope briskly until the motor sounds like it wants to start Fig 6 Fig 6 bi g Starter Ropel Place the Fig 7 choke lever in the Partial Choke posi tion Fig 7 Keep the throttle trig ger depressed at all times Pull the starter rope briskly 1 to 3 times to start the motor CHOKE POSITIONS Partial Choke D If motor fails to start repeat steps 5 to 7 lt Choke NOTE If the motor floods while attempting to start the tri
9. holes as illustrated in Fig 13 Wind cutting lines clockwise as illustrated in Fig 14 with each line sepa rated by the spool divider Wind to within 15 cm of the end of the line Lock each end of the cut ting line into the slots on opposite sides of the Spool as illustrated in Fig 15
10. mmer place the choke lever in the Run Position Squeeze the throttle trigger and pull the Starter rope briskly The motor should start within 3 to 8 pulls After the motor wams up for 5 to 10 seconds place the choke lever in the Run Position Be sure to keep the throt tle trigger depressed while warming the motor Fig 8 NOTE Choking is not required when starting a wam motor Start a wam motor in the Run position To stop the motor depress the Stop Switch Fig 9 Page 4 ADJ USTING TRIMMING LINE LENGTH Your trimmer is equipped with a Bump Feed Cutting Head that allows the operator to release more trimming line without stopping the motor To release additional line lightly tap the trimming head on the ground while operating the trimmer at high speed Fig 10 If excess line is released a blade in the guard will automatically cut the line to the proper length Fig 11 NOTE Always keep the trimming line fully extend ed Line release becomes more difficult as cutting line becomes shorter CAUTION Do not remove or alter the line cut ting blade on the guard Excessive line length will cause clutch to overheat and may result in serious personal injury REPLACING EXHAUSTED CUTTING LINE Remove bump head knob by turning anti clockwise Remove Spool and spring from Spindle Fig 12 Cut 2 x 2 2m lengths of cutting line and insert one end of each line into the two spool
11. o the job of a heavy duty tool Don t use tool for purpose not intended 9 DRESS PROPERLY Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery They can be caught in moving parts Rubber gloves and non skid footwear are recommended when working outdoors Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair 10 ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are not safety glasses 11 PROTECT YOUR LUNGS Wear a dust mask if operation is dusty 12 PROTECT YOUR HEARING Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation 13 DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times Do not use tool on a ladder or unstable Support Secure tools when working at elevated levels 14 MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessones 15 REMOVE ADJ USTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on 16 NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes 17 KEEP HANDLES DRY CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE Always use a clean cloth when cleaning Never use brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products or any strong solvents to clean your tool 18 STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL Watch what you are doing and use common sense Do not operate tool when you are tired Do not
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