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  • Page 1

    OPERA TOR’S MANUAL PC30 PRUNER/TRIMMER R Y52002 SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Y our pruner/trimmer has been engineered and manufactur ed to Ryobi’ s high standard for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When pr operly cared for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-fr ee performance. WARNING: T o r educe the [...]

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    2 3 n Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 � n General Safety Rules ............................................................... ........................................................................[...]

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    2 3 WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below , may r esult in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury . READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS n For safe operation, read and understand all instruc- tio ns befo re using th is prod uct . F ollo w all safet y i nstr uc- tions. Failure to follow all safe[...]

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    4 5 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR PRUNER USE n Kickback is a dange rous reac tion that can le ad to serious injury. Kickback may occur when the moving chain con- tacts an object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the wood closes in and pinches the chain in the cut. Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar can cause[...]

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    4 5 SYMBOLS Gasoline and Oil Use unleaded gasoline intended for motor vehicle use with an octane rating of 87 [(R + M)/2] or higher . This product is power ed by a 2-cycle engine and requir es pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and lear n their meaning. Proper interpretatio[...]

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    6 7 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the pr oduct to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair . When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The following signal words a[...]

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    6 7 FEA TURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Engine displacement ....................................................................................................................................................... 30cc Bar length .....................................................................................................................[...]

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    8 9 UNP ACKING This product r equires assembly . n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. n Do not discard the packing material until you have care- fully inspected and sati[...]

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    8 9 WARNING: T o prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury , always disconnect the engine spark plug wire fr om the spark plug when assembling parts. A TT ACHING THE “J” BARRIER HANDLE See Figure 2. n Ho ld the to p and bo tt om cl am p snug ly in p os iti on o n the shaf t housing so that the handle will be located t[...]

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    10 11 ASSEMBL Y CHAIN OILER Add bar and chain oil in the chain oiler tank before starting the engine of the power head. FUELING AND REFUELING FUEL MIXTURE This product is pow ere d by a 2-cycle engine and requir es pre- mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. Pre-mix unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle engine oil in a clean 1 gallon container approved for gasol[...]

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    10 11 OPERA TION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care- less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury . WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields, a har d hat, and safety shoes when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thr [...]

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    12 13 Fig. 8 n Work slowly, keeping both hands on the saw with a firm grip. Maintain secure footing and balance. n Keep the tree between you and the chain while limbing. Cut from side of tree opposite branch you are cutting. � n Do not cut from a ladder; this is extremely dangerous. Leave this operation for professionals. � n Do not to make the[...]

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    12 13 OPERA TION Always operate trimmer at full throttle. Cut tall grass from the top down. This will prevent grass from wrapping around the shaft housing and string head which could cause damag e fr om overhea ting. If gra ss bec omes wrapped ar ound the string head, STOP THE ENGINE, disconnect the spark plug wire, and r emove the grass. Prolonged[...]

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    14 15 ST ARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 14 - 16. TO ST AR T A COLD ENGINE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine starts and runs. � n Lay the trimmer on a flat, bare surface. � n PRIME - Press the primer bulb 7 times. � n SET the start lever to the START position. � n PULL the rope until the engine starts. � n Allow the en[...]

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    14 15 FLA TS APPROX .050 IN. (1.25 mm) Fig. 18 Fig. 17 WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty , also wear a [...]

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    16 17 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE BAR See Figures 19 - 24. WARNING: T o avoid possible serious injury , stop engine before re- placing the bar , chain, or performing any maintenance operation. n Remove the bar nut and drivecase cover. n The bar cont ains a bar st ud sl ot tha t fit s over the bar stu d. The bar also contains a chain tensioning pin ho[...]

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    16 17 Fig. 26 REMOVE CAP REPLACE CAP CHAIN OILER T ANK IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT See Figure 25. If the chain turns at idle, the idle speed screw needs ad- justing on your trimmer engine. T urn the idle speed screw counterclockwise to reduce the idle RPM and stop the chain movement. If the saw chain still moves at idle speed, contact a service dealer fo[...]

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    18 19 MAINTENANCE CHAIN MAINTENANCE See Figure 27. For smooth and fast cutting, the chain needs to be main- tained properly . The following conditions indicate that the chain requir es 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, consi[...]

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    18 19 CAUTION: Dull or improperly sharpened chain can cause excessive engine speed during cutting which may result in severe engine damage. WARNING: Improper chain sharpening increases the potential of kickback. Failur e to replace or repair damaged chain can cause serious injury . SPOOL REPLACEMENT NEW PREWOUND SPOOL See Figures 32 - 33. If replac[...]

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    20 21 MAINTENANCE STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 34 - 36. Use only monofilament string. Use original manufacturer’ s replacement string for best performance. n Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the string head and unscrew the spool r etainer . T o remove the spool r etainer: n T ur n the spool retainer counter clockwise. n Rem[...]

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    20 21 Fig. 37 FIL TER Fig. 38 AIR FIL TER COVER KNOB AIR FIL TER BASE AIR FIL TER COVER MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE EXHAUST POR T AND MUFFLER Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount of oil used, and/or your operating conditions, the exhaust port and muffler may become blocked with carbon deposits. If you notice a power loss with your g[...]

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    22 23 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start. No spark. No fuel. Engine is flooded. St a rt er ro p e p ul ls h a rde r n ow than when new . Check spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach the spark plug cap and lay spark plug on metal cylinder . Pull the start er r ope an d watc h for spark at spark plug tip. If there is no spark, r e[...]

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    22 23 W ARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY ST A TEMENT Ryobi T echnologies, Inc. warrants to the original retail purchaser that this Ryobi T echnologies, Inc. product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or re place, at Ryobi T echnolog ies, Inc.’ s discret ion, any defective product free of charge within these time periods [...]

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    24 25 R YOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS NON-ROAD AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES The U.S. Enviro nmental Protection Agency (EP A), the Califor nia Air Resour ces Board (CARB), and Ryobi T echnolo gies, Inc. are pleased to explain the Emission Contr ol System Warranty on your non-road or small off-[...]

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    24 25 EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED P ARTS LIST Emissions Parts Inspect Before Clean Every Replace Clean Every Replace Every Each Use 5 Hours Every 25 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours or Y early or Y early CA T AL YTIC MUFFLER ASSEMBL Y ...........................................................................................................[...]

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    983000-700 4-05 OPERA TOR’S MANUAL PC30 PRUNER/TRIMMER R Y52002 W ARNING: The engine exhaust fr om this pr oduct contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer , birth defects or other repr oductive harm. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 R YOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Ande[...]