These procedures should or authorized service dealer. also be a part of any seasonal tune-up. NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure about these procedures take your unit to any non-road engine repair establishment, individual or authorized service dealer. WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never perform maintenance or repairs with the unit running. Always service and repair a cool unit. Disconnect the spark plug wire to ensure that the unit can

The mounting screw requires a 5/16 in. wrench (or adjustable wrench) to achieve the recommended tightness of 35 to 45 in. lb. (4-5 Nm). A tightness within this range can be achieved by the following method. 1. Tighten the screw with your finger. 2. From the finger-tight position, tighten the screw an additional 3/4 of a turn using a wrench. MOUNTING SAFE-T-TIP® NOSE GUARD See Figuress 42 and 43. 1Mount the SAFE-T-TIP® on the bar nose. NOTE: The tab fits in the recessed hole in the bar. 2. Tighte

or 1-800-668-1238 in CANADA IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-tounderstand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUST

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 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS nIntroduction2 ..nGeneral Safety Rules3 ..nSpecific Safety Rules3-4 nSafety Rules for Charger5 ..nSymbols6-7 ....nFeatures8 ....nAssembly9 ..nOperation10-14 ..nMaintenance15 ..nParts Ordering / Service16 IN

or 1-800-668-1238 in CANADA IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY INTRODUCTION THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-tounderstand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONSAND SPECIFI

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. TABLE OF CONTENTS • Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 • General Safety Rules................................

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 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS nIntroduction2 ..nGeneral Safety Rules3-5 nSafety Rules for Charger6 ..nSymbols7-8 ....nFeatures9 ....nAssembly10 ..nOperation10-19 ..nMaintenance20-26 ..nTroubleshooting27 ..nParts Ordering / Serv

n The curved shaft trimmer cuts when passing the unit from right to left. The straight shaft trimmer cuts when passing the unit from left to right. This will avoid throwing debris at the operator. Avoid cutting in the dangerous area shown in illustration. n Use the tip of string to do the cutting; do not force string head into uncut grass. n Wire and picket fences cause extra string wear, even breakage. Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may wear string rapidly. n Avoid trees and shrubs. Tre

It is highly flammable. ¦ ¦¦¦¦¦Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and flames. Do not inhale fuel vapour. ¦ ¦¦¦¦¦Do not let petrol or oil come in contact with your skin. ¦ ¦¦¦¦¦Keep petrol and oil away from the eyes. If petrol or oil comes in contact with the eyes, wash them immediately with clean water. If irritation is still present, see a doctor immediately. ¦ ¦¦¦¦¦Clean up spilled fuel immediately. MIXING THE FUEL ¦ ¦¦¦¦¦This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires p

BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forestcovered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the Cali