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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Trimmer / Brushcutter
PBC3046E
RY70105A
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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- Page 1 Trimmer / Brushcutter PBC3046E RY70105A 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.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Safety ... 2 - 3 Symbols ... 4 - 5 Technical Data ... 5 Unpacking ... 6 Features ... 6 Assembly ... 7 - 11 Operation ... 12 - 15 Maintenance ... 16 - 19 Troubleshooting ... 20 - 21 Warranty ... -
Page 3: Safety
Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel leaks etc. Replace any damaged parts before use. The string head or blade will rotate during carburettor adjustments. It has been reported that vibrations from hand-held tools may contribute to a condition called Raynaud’s Syn- drome in certain individuals. -
Page 4: 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 Safety Alert Symbol Read Your Operator’s Manual Wear eye and hearing protection Keep bystanders away... -
Page 5: Symbols
SYMBOL NAME Switch 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:... -
Page 6: Unpacking
INSTRUCTIONS Carefully remove the product from the carton. Inspect the product to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during carriage. Do not discard the packing material until you have inspected and operated the product. CUTTING LINE GRASS DEFLECTOR LINE CUT- OFF BLADE SHAFT GEAR HEAD... -
Page 7: Assembly
ATTACHING THE POWER HEAD TO THE TRIMMER ATTACHMENT See Figure 2. WARNING: Never attach or adjust any attachment while power head is running. Failure to stop the engine can cause serious personal injury. The trimmer attachment connects to the power head by means of a coupler device. -
Page 8: Attaching The Handle
ATTACHING THE HANDLE See Figure 4. A barrier handle should be used for ensuring the best control and maximising operator safety. 1. Place the handle base and the bracket on the shaft housing below the spacer. 2. Install the two handle base screws and nuts, but do not tighten completely. -
Page 9: Attaching The Shoulder Strap
ATTACHING THE SHOULDER STRAP See Figure 5. 1. Connect the latch on the shoulder strap to the strap hanger. 2. Adjust the strap to a comfortable position. NOTE: To quickly release the product from the shoulder strap, sharply pull the quick release tab. QUICK RELEASE LATCH... -
Page 10: Converting From Trimmer To Brushcutter
BLADE GUARD See Figure 8. 1. Attach the blade guard to the mounting bracket; install the four screws (10-24 x 3/4 in) from the top of the mount- ing bracket through the blade guard and into the threaded mounting plates. 2. -
Page 11: Installing The Blade
INSTALLING THE BLADE See Figure 10. 1. Place the upper flange washer over the gear shaft with the hollow side towards the blade guard. 2. Centre the blade on the upper flange, making sure the blade sits flat. Install the cupped washer with the raised centre away from the blade. -
Page 12: Operation
FUEL AND REFUELLING HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY Always handle fuel with care. 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. -
Page 13: Cutting Tips
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. -
Page 14: Operating The Brushcutter
OPERATING THE BRUSHCUTTER Hold the brushcutter with the right hand on the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation. Brushcutter should be held at a comfortable position with the trigger handle about hip height. -
Page 15: Starting And Stopping
STARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 16 and 17. NOTE: The unit is equipped with an automatic choke feature. The starting instructions for this feature are different from units with a manual choke. Be sure to read and follow the starting instructions below. -
Page 16: Maintenance
WARNING: Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts, accessories and attachments. Failure to do so may cause possible injury, poor performance and may void your warranty. You may make adjustments and repairs described here. For other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by an authorised service dealer. - Page 17 STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 20 and 21. 1. Stop the engine, disconnect the sparking plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool re- tainer. Turn clockwise. 2. Remove the spool from the string head. NOTE: Keep the spring attached to the spool. Remove any old string remaining on the spool.
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Page 18: Spark Arrester
CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND SILENCER Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount of oil used, and/or your operating conditions, the exhaust port and silencer may become blocked with carbon deposits. If you notice a power loss with your petrol-powered tool, a qualified service technician will need to remove these deposits to restore performance. -
Page 19: Maintenance
FUEL CAP WARNING: A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately. The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a check valve. A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine perfor- mance. If performance improves when the fuel cap is loosened, the check valve may be faulty or the filter clogged. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER. Engine will not start: 1. No spark. 2. No fuel. 3. Flooded engine. 4. Starter rope pulls harder now than Throttle trigger is depressed. Lever will not go into the “COLD START”... - Page 21 IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER. String will not advance: 1. String welded to itself. 2. Not enough string on spool. 3. String worn too short. 4. String tangled on spool. 5. Engine speed too slow. Grass wraps round shaft 1.
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Page 22: Warranty
Ryobi Technologies Inc., 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625, USA declare in sole responsibility that the product: PBC3046E (RY70105A) - to which this certificate applies, conforms to the basic health and safety requirements of the Machinery Directive 98/37/EC and other relevant directives, such as EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and Outdoor Directive 2000/14/EC. - Page 23 NOTES...
- Page 24 Fax : +49 (0)2103 / 29 58 29 info@ryobi-rtg.de Ryobi Technologies Customer Services Anvil House Tuns Lane Henley-on-Thames RG9 1SA Ryobi Technologies BP 50012 - 95945 Roissy CDG Cedex – FRANCE Ryobi Technologies Australia PTY Limited 359-361 Horsley Road, Milperra, NSW 2214 Australia...
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