Ryobi RY52003 manual

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    OPERA TOR’S MANUAL TP30 GAS PRUNER R Y52003 SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Y our pruner has been engineered and manufactur ed to Ryobi’ s high standar d 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 risk of inj[...]

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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 befor e u sing th is produ ct. Follo w all s afet y i nstr uc- tions. Failure to follow all safe[...]

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    4 5 n Kickback is a dange rous reacti on that can lead 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 the chain to dig into the object and [...]

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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 learn their meaning. Pr oper 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 near est AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for r epair . When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The following signal words[...]

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

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    8 9 Fig. 2 CLAMP FLA T WASHER LOCK WASHER LONG BOL T CLAMP SHORT BOL T “J” BARRIER HANDLE 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 Hold the top and bottom clam[...]

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    8 9 n Pull apart the ends of the bracket to expand slightly. n Slide the bracket over the power head shaft immediately behind the “J” Barrier Handle. n Squeeze bracket ends together to retighten. n Reinstall the bolt, lock washer, and hex nut to secure. n Connect the latch on the shoulder harness to the strap hanger. ASSEMBL Y CONNECTING THE PO[...]

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    10 11 WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care- less. Remember that a car eless 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 own into y[...]

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    10 11 OPERA TION Fig. 7 CUTTING GUIDE Fig. 6 n Re lea se the tri gge r as s oon as th e cut is comp let ed, al low- ing the engine to idle. If you run the pruner at full throttle without a cutting load, unnecessary wear or damage can occur to the chain, bar, and engine. Failure to follow proper cutting pr ocedures will r esult in the bar and chain [...]

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    12 13 ST OP OPERA TION HALF CHOKE (B) FULL CHOKE (A) RUN (C) CHOKE LEVER Fig. 12 POSITION FOR ST ARTING See Figure 9. Lay the pruner on the ground and ensure that no objects or obstructions ar e in the immediate vicinity . Make sure nothing can come in contact with the bar and chain. Fig. 11 ST ARTER GRIP THROTTLE TRIGGER ENGINE SWITCH ST ARTING IN[...]

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    12 13 MAINTENANCE FLA TS APPROX .050 IN. (1.25 mm) Fig. 14 Fig. 13 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 , [...]

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    14 15 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE BAR See Figures 15 - 20. 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 stu d slot that fits ove r the bar stud . The bar also contains a chain tensioning pin hole[...]

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    14 15 ST OP MAINTENANCE CHAIN OILER See Figure 22. n Use Premium Bar and Chain Oil. It is designed for chains and chain oilers and is formulated to perform over a wide temperature range with no dilution required. n Remove the cap and carefully pour approximately 8 oz. of bar and chain oil into the chain oiler tank. n Replace the cap and tighten sec[...]

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    16 17 MAINTENANCE CHAIN MAINTENANCE See Figure 23. 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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    16 17 MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Dull or impr operly sharpened chain can cause excessi ve 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 . CLEANING THE EXHAUST POR T AND MUFFLER Depending on t[...]

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    18 19 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 loos- ened, check valve may be faulty or filter clogged. Replace fuel cap if requir[...]

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    18 19 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine will not start. No spark. No fuel. Engine is flooded. Starter rope pulls harder now than when new . Check spark. Remove spark plug. Re attach the spark plug cap and lay spark plug on metal cylinder . Pull the starter r ope and watch for spark at spark plug tip. If there is no spark, repeat test with[...]

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    20 21 W ARRANTY R YOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC. LIMITED WARRANTY FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS NONROAD AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES The U.S. Environmental Pr otection Agency (EP A), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Ryobi T echnologies Inc. are pleased to explain the Emission Control System W arranty on your nonroad or small o[...]

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    20 21 EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED P AR TS LIST Emissions Parts Inspect Before Clean Every Replace Every Clean Every Each Use 5 Hours 25 Hours or Y early 25 Hours or Y early AIR FIL TER ASSY INCLUDES: FIL TER................................................................................ X ...........................................[...]

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    983000-637 2-05 OPERA TOR’S MANUAL TP30 GAS PRUNER R Y52003 W ARNING: The engine exhaust from 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, Anderson,[...]