Ryobi RLT30CETG Operator's Manual

RLT30CETG

30cc CURVED TRIMMER

ELECTRIC START

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Important!

It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling, maintaining and operating this machine.

Subject to technical modifications.

ENGLISH (Original Instructions)

Your line trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, troublefree performance.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

INTENDED USE

This product is only intended for use outdoors in a well ventilated area.

The product is intended for cutting long grass, weed and similar vegetation at or about ground level. The cutting plane should be approximately parallel to the ground surface. The product should not be used to cut or trim hedges, bushes or other vegetation where the cutting plane is not parallel to the ground surface.

WARNING

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

■ For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using this product. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can result in serious personal injury.

■ Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.

■ Never start or run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

■ Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting line or blade.

■ Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with BS EN166 or Australian and New Zealand Standards, as well as hearing protection, when operating this equipment.

■ A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.

■ Use battery operated tool only with specifically designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.

■ Use battery only with charger listed.

MODEL BATTERY PACK CHARGER

RLT30CETG 130504003 720323001

■ Wear heavy, long trousers, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, shorts, sandals, or go barefoot. Do not wear any jewellery which hangs down.

■ Heavy protective clothing may increase operator fatigue, which could lead to heat stroke. During weather that is hot and humid, heavy work should be scheduled for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler.

■ Never operate this unit on the operator’s left side. The product is designed to protect the operator from heat and exhaust fumes when on the right side of the body. Remember exhaust

1 fumes can kill.

■ Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in moving parts.

■ Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 15 m away.

Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If you are approached, stop the engine and cutting attachment.

■ Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

■ Do not operate in poor lighting.

■ Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces.

■ Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.

■ To avoid hot surfaces, never operate the unit with the bottom of the engine above waist level.

■ Do not touch area around the silencer or engine of the unit, these parts get very hot from operation.

■ Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug lead before making any adjustments or repairs except for carburettor adjustments.

■ Inspect the unit before each use. Check for loose fasteners, fuel leaks, etc. Replace any damaged parts before use.

■ The cutting attachment should never rotate at idle during normal use. The cutting attachment may rotate at idle during carburettor adjustments.

■ Mix and store fuel in a container approved for petrol.

■ Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames. Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 10 m away from refuelling site before starting engine. Slowly remove the fuel cap after stopping engine. DO NOT SMOKE when refuelling.

■ Stop the engine and allow to cool before refuelling, performing adjustments, maintenance or storing the unit.

■ Allow the engine to cool; empty the fuel tank and secure the unit from moving before transporting in a vehicle.

■ Wear protective equipment and observe all safety instructions.

■ For units equipped with a clutch, be sure the cutting attachment stops turning when the engine idles. When the unit is turned off make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before the unit is set down.

■ It has been reported that vibrations from hand-held tools may contribute to a condition called Raynaud’s Syndrome in certain individuals. Symptoms may include tingling, numbness and blanching of the fingers, usually apparent upon exposure to cold.

■ Hereditary factors, exposure to cold and dampness, diet, smoking and work practices are all thought to contribute to the development of these symptoms.

■ It is presently unknown what, if any, vibrations or extent of exposure may contribute to the condition.

■ There are measures that can be taken by the operator to possibly reduce the effects of vibration: a) Keep your body warm in cold weather. When operating

ENGLISH (Original Instructions) the unit wear gloves to keep the hands and wrists warm. It is reported that cold weather is a major factor contributing to

Raynaud’s Syndrome.

b) After each period of operation, exercise to increase blood circulation.

c) Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of exposure per day.

■ If you experience any of the symptoms of this condition, immediately discontinue use and see your physician about these symptoms.

■ To reduce the risk of long term hearing injury, hearing protection must be worn whilst using this product. Beware that hearing protection reduces the ability to hear audible warnings and other sounds related to hazardous situations. The operator MUST be aware of this and pay extra attention to what is happening in his area of work.

■ For best results, your battery tool should be charged in a location where the temperature is more than 10°C but less than

38°C.

■ To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, do not store outside or in vehicles.

■ Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water, then neutralise with lemon juice or vinegar. If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water for at least 10 minutes, and seek immediate medical attention. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

■ Inspect before use. Replace damaged parts. Make sure fasteners are in place and secure. Check for fuel leaks.

■ Replace string head if cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way. Be sure the string head is properly installed and securely fastened. Failure to do so can cause serious injury.

■ Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors, and handles are properly and securely attached.

■ Use only the manufacturer’s replacement cutting line in the cutting head. Do not use any other cutting attachment. To install any other brand of replacement line or cutting head to this line trimmer can result in serious personal injury. Never use, for example, wire or wire-rope, which can break off and become a dangerous projectile.

■ Never operate unit without the grass deflector in place and in good condition.

■ Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming. Keep line head below waist level. Never cut with the line head located

76 cm or more above the ground.

■ Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or heat.

This will reduce the risk of explosion and possibly injury.

■ Always shut off engine before fuelling. Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least 10 m from refuelling site before starting engine. Wipe up any fuel spillage.

DO NOT SMOKE. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

■ Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has been dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged battery immediately.

■ Batteries can explode in the presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, never use any cordless product in the presence of open flame. An exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with water immediately.

■ Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock.

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ENGLISH (Original Instructions)

SYMBOLS

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.

SYMBOL

Hz

W

V

A min

~

NAME

Volts

Amperes

Hertz

Watt

Minutes

Alternating Current

Direct current

Voltage

Current

Frequency (cycles per second)

Power

Time

Type of current

EXPLANATION

Type or a characteristic of current n o

.../min

No load speed

Per minute

Rotational speed, at no load

Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute

Safety alert Precautions that involve your safety.

Read the Operator’s

Manual

Read and understand all instructions before operating the product, follow all warnings and safety instructions.

Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). This product meets applicable regulatory requirements.

Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.

Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice.

Class II tool Double-insulated construction

Wet conditions alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

Indoor use only

Fuse-link

DC wire

Charging

Evaluating

Wear eye and hearing

Protection

Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with BS EN166 or Australian and New Zealand Standards, as well as hearing protection, when operating this equipment.

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ENGLISH (Original Instructions)

SYMBOLS

Keep bystanders away

Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 15 m from the operating area.

Ricochet Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury or property damage.

No blade

Petrol and lubricant

Oil

Do not install or use any type of blade on a product displaying this symbol.

Use unleaded petrol intended for motor vehicle use with an octane rating of

91 [(R + M) / 2] or higher. This product is powered by a 2-stroke engine and requires pre-mixing of petrol and 2-stroke lubricant.

Use synthetic 2-stroke oil for 2-stroke engines.

Mix petrol and oil Mix the fuel mix thoroughly and also each time before refuelling.

Blade hazard Warning! Risk of getting cut; operate carefully.

90 dB

111 dB

Guaranteed sound pressure level and sound power level.

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

DANGER:

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING:

CAUTION:

CAUTION:

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property damage.

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SERVICE

ENGLISH (Original Instructions)

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORISED

SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.

Figure 2

22. Trimmer attachment

23. Button

24. Guide recess

25. Power head shaft

26. Position hole

WARNING:

Figure 3

27. Hole

28. Hanger cap

29. Secondary hole To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call Ryobi customer service for assistance.

WARNING:

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield.

We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always wear eye protection which is marked to comply with BS EN166 or Australian and New Zealand standards.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Figure 4

25. Power head shaft

30. Bolt

31. Bracket

32. Front handle

Figure 5

16. Grass deflector

33. Nut

34. Tab

2. Pro Cut II™ string head

47. Spool retainer

Figure 6

35. Hanger bracket

Figure 7

36. Red LED

37. Orange LED

INTRODUCTION

This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.

Figure 8

38. Battery port

49. Battery

Figure 10

40. Direction of rotation

DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES

Figure 11

41. Dangerous cutting area

42. Best cutting area

Figure 12

43. Trimmer line cut-off blade

Figure 1

1. Shoulder strap

2. Pro Cut II™ string head

3. Drive shaft

4. Coupler

5. Strap hanger

6. Ignition switch

7. Trigger lock

8. Rear handle

9. Primer bulb

10. Fuel cap

11. Recoil starter

12. Throttle trigger

13. 12 Volt battery

14. Front handle

15. Wing screw

16. Grass deflector

17. Reel Easy™ String head

18. Charger

19. Safety Switch

20. Air box latch

21. Choke lever

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Figure 13

6. Ignition switch

19. Safety Switch

Figure 15a

44. Cold starting position for choke lever

Figure 15b

45. Run position for choke lever

Figure 16

46. Drive shaft

2. Pro Cut II™ string head

47. Spool retainer

ENGLISH (Original Instructions)

Figure 17

48. String line

49. Slot

50. Hole

Figure 18

51. Idle speed screw

Figure 19

20. Air box latch

Figure 20

52. Filter screen

53. Air box cover

Figure 21

51. Idle speed screw

53. Air box cover

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.

■ Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box.

Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.

■ Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.

■ Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

■ If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced.

PACKING LIST

■ Trimmer assembly

■ Reel Easy™ string head

■ Pro Cut II TM string head

■ Shoulder strap

■ 12 volt battery

■ Charger

■ Front handle assembly

■ Grass deflector assembly

■ Hanger cap

■ Combination wrench

■ Operator’s manual

WARNING:

Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product.

Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious injury.

WARNING:

To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always disconnect the engine spark plug wire from the spark plug and remove battery pack when assembling parts.

INSTALLING THE POWER HEAD SHAFT TO THE

ATTACHMENT

See Figure 2.

WARNING:

Never install, remove, or adjust any attachment while power head is running. Failure to stop and disable the engine can cause serious personal injury.

The attachment connects to the power head shaft by means of a coupler device.

■ Loosen the Wing Screw on the coupler of the power head shaft and remove the end cap from the attachment.

■ Push in the button located on the attachment shaft. Align the button with the guide recess on the power head coupler and slide the two shafts together. Rotate the attachment shaft until the button locks into the positioning hole.

NOTE: If the button does not release completely in the positioning hole, the shafts are not locked into place. Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked into place.

■ Tighten the Wing Screw securely.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

Be certain the Wing Screw is fully tightened before operating equipment; check it periodically for tightness during use to avoid serious personal injury.

REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE POWER

HEAD

For removing or changing the attachment:

■ Loosen the Wing Screw.

■ Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and separate ends.

ATTACHING THE HANGER CAP

See Figure 3.

There are two ways to hang your attachment for storage.

■ To use the hanger cap, push in the button and place the hanger cap over end of the lower end attachment shaft. Slightly rotate the cap from side to side until the button locks into place.

■ The secondary hole in the attachment shaft can be used for hanging purposes.

ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE

See Figure 4.

■ Remove the bolts (30) and bracket (31) from the front handle

(32).

■ Install the front handle (32) onto the top side of the power head shaft (25).

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ENGLISH (Original Instructions)

Note: The front handle should tilt slightly towards the operator when correctly fitted.

■ Place the bolts through the front handle and securely tighten them into the captive nuts on the bracket (31).

WARNING:

The line cutting blade on the grass deflector is sharp.

Avoid contact with the blade. Failure to avoid contact can result in serious personal injury.

ATTACHING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR

See Figure 5.

1. Assembling the Grass deflection (16) to into the tab on the drive shaft (34) and make sure the bolt complete into the slot of the tab.

2. Use the wrench to tighten the nut (35) securely in a clockwise direction.

INSTALLING REEL EASY™ BUMP FEED HEAD

See Figure 5.

■ Open the Reel Easy™ Line Trimmer Head by depressing the Air box latches on each side. The contents of the line trimmer head are spring loaded, so keep your other hand over the line trimmer head cover while depressing the Air box latches.

■ Remove the line trimmer head cover, knob, and spool and set aside.

■ Place the line trimmer head on the drive shaft. Make sure the line trimmer head is fully seated.

■ Install the hex bolt to secure the head on the drive shaft. Tighten the hex bolt using the underside of the bump knob.

Note: Only use the knob to tighten the bolt. The use of other tools may allow over tightening of the bolt, which could damage the line trimmer head.

■ Reinstall the spring into the line trimmer head and push down to seat.

■ Reinstall the line spool. For the RLT30CETG curved line trimmer attachment, the spool should be placed so the text on the spool is showing “This side out for curved shaft”. If you are using a straight shaft attachment with the Reel Easy™ cutting head the spool should be placed so “This side out for straight shaft” is visible.

■ Replace the knob in the spool.

■ Replace the line trimmer head cover, aligning Air box latches with openings in the line trimmer head. Press cover and line trimmer head together until both Air box latches snap into openings securely.

INSTALLING LINE INTO REEL EASY™ BUMP FEED

HEAD

See Figures 5

Use 2.4mm diameter monofilament line.

■ Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.

■ Cut one piece of line approximately 6.0 meters in length.

■ Rotate the bump knob on line trimmer head until line on the centre of the bump knob aligns with arrows on top of line trimmer head.

■ Insert one end of line into eyelet located on the side of the line trimmer head and push until line comes out through the eyelet on the other side. Continue to push line through the line trimmer head until the middle section of the line is inside the line trimmer head and line outside the line trimmer head is evenly divided on each side.

■ Rotate the knob on the line trimmer head to wind the line.

If using the Reel Easy Head on a straight shaft attachment, the knob should be rotated clockwise.

■ Wind the line until approximately 20cm remains protruding from the line trimmer head.

■ Replace the spark plug boot.

NOTE: For video instruction see the following website: http://www.youtube.com/user/RYOBIAustralia

And watch the video;

RYOBI: How to install trimming line on a ReelEasy™ head

INSTALLING PRO CUT II™ LINE HEAD

See Figure 16.

■ Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.

■ Remove currently installed line head.

■ Install the line trimmer head on the drive shaft until fully seated.

■ Install the spool retainer and turn clockwise.

■ Install cutting line as described in the next section of this manual.

INSTALLING CUTTING LINE IN PRO CUT II™ LINE

HEAD

See Figure 17.

■ Use monofilament line diameter 2.7 mm. Use original manufacturers replacement line for best performance. 2.4 mm

Line is not compatible with the Pro Cut head. For the head to secure the line safely 2.7mm line must be used.

■ Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.

■ Remove old line by pulling it from the holes located on the TOP of the line head.

■ Gather two of the pre-cut lengths of trimmer line provided or cut two pieces of trimmer line (in 28 cm lengths).

■ Insert the line into the LOAD slots located on the SIDES of the line head. Line should be pushed in until approximately 2cm protrudes from the holes on the TOP of the line head.

NOTE: For video instruction see the following website: http://www.youtube.com/user/RYOBIAustralia

And watch the video;

RYOBI: How to install trimming line on a Pro-Cut II™ head

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ATTACHING THE SHOULDER STRAP

See Figure 6.

Follow these steps to attach the shoulder strap.

■ Connect the Air box latch on the strap to the hanger bracket.

■ Adjust the strap to a comfortable position.

FEATURES

ENGLISH (Original Instructions) product, familiarise yourself with all operating features and safety instructions.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Engine Displacement

Cutting Path Diameter

String Diameter

Battery Voltage

Mass (without fuel, cutting attachment and guard)

Mass (without fuel, with string head)

Volume (fuel tank)

30 cm³

17 in / 432 mm

2.4 & 2.7 mm

12 Volt

6.37 kg

6.7 kg

415 cm³

Maximum engine perform(in accordance with

ISO8893)

0.70 kW

Maximum rotational frequency of the spindle 12,000/min

Engine speed (rotational frequency) at recommended max. spindle rotational frequency 12,000/min

Engine speed (rotational frequency) at idling 2,800~3,800 rpm

Fuel consumption (in accordance with

ISO8893) at max. engine performance

Specific fuel consumption (in accordance with ISO8893) at max. engine performance

0.48 kg/h or

0.66L/H

640 g/kW.h or

0.87L/kW.h

Vibration level idling(with-Reel Easy™ string head) (m/s2)

- Front handle / Left handle

- Rear handle / Right handle

3.5, K=1.5

3.3, K=1.5

Vibration level racing(with Reel Easy™ string head) (m/s2)

- Front handle / Left handle

- Rear handle / Right handle

14.5, K=1.5

10.4, K=1.5

Vibration level racing(with Pro Cut II™ string head) (m/s2)

- Front handle / Left handle 3.2, K=1.5

- Rear handle / Right handle 3.4, K=1.5

Vibration level idling(with Pro Cut II™ string head) (m/s2)

- Front handle / Left handle 13.4, K=1.5

- Rear handle / Right handle

Sound pressure level at operator's ear at idle speed with Reel Easy™ string head (in accordance with EN ISO 22868) dB (A)

10.6, K=1.5

87.3, K=2.5

Sound pressure level at operator's ear at racing speed with Reel Easy™ string head

(in accordance with EN ISO 22868) dB (A)

Sound pressure level at operator's ear at idle speed with Pro Cut II™ string head (in accordance with EN ISO 22868) dB (A)

Sound pressure level at operator's ear at racing speed with Pro Cut II™ string head (in accordance with EN ISO 22868) dB (A)

Sound power level at idle speed (in accordance with EN ISO 22868) dB (A)

Sound power level at racing speed (in accordance with EN ISO 22868) dB (A)

Guaranteed sound power level

100.4, K=2.5

87.1, K=2.5

100.7, K=2.5

92.5, K=2.5

107.6, K=2.5

111 LwA dB(A)

KNOW YOUR LINE TRIMMER

See Figure 1.

The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the area you are working in. Before use of this

CHARGER

The charger has a key-hole hanging feature for convenient, spacesaving storage. Screws should be installed so that the centre distance is 11.5cm

ELECTRIC START

The line trimmer has an electric start which can be used in place of the pull start.

PRO CUT II

™

CUTTING HEAD

Easy push - pull loading cutting head with heavy duty 2.7mm cutting line.

REEL EASY™ BUMP FEED HEAD

Reel Easy™ bump feed operated head loaded with 2.4mm x 6m cutting line.

GRASS DEFLECTOR

The line trimmer includes a grass deflector that helps protect the operator from flying debris. It is also fitted with a line cut of blade.

SHOULDER STRAP

The line trimmer includes a shoulder strap that helps support the product.

TOP-MOUNTED MOTOR

The top-mounted motor improves balance and is located away from the dust and debris of the cutting area.

OPERATION

WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. 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 when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.

WARNING:

Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious injury.

FUELLING AND REFUELLING THE TRIMMER

HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY

Always handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. Always refuel outdoors, do not inhale fuel vapours.

Do not let petrol or lubricant come in contact with skin. If contact does occur wash immediately with soap and plenty of water.

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ENGLISH (Original Instructions)

Keep petrol and lubricant away from the eyes. If petrol or lubricant 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. Refer to Refuelling in the Specific

Safety Rules section of this manual for additional safety information.

MIXING THE FUEL

Always transport and store fuel in a container approved for petroleum.

This product is powered by a 2-stroke engine and requires premixing petrol and 2-stroke lubricant. Pre-mix unleaded petrol and

2-stroke engine lubricant in a clean container approved for petrol.

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded petrol intended for automotive use with an octane rating of 91 or higher.

Do not use any type of pre-mixed petrol/lubricant from fuel service stations; this includes the pre-mixed petrol/lubricant intended for use in mopeds, motorcycles, etc.

Use high quality synthetic 2-stroke lubricant for air-cooled engines. Do not use automotive lubricant or 2-stroke outboard lubricant.

Mix 2% lubricant into the petrol. This is a 50:1 ratio.

Mix the fuel thoroughly and each time before fuelling.

Mix in small quantities. Do not mix quantities larger than usable in a 30-day period. A 2-stroke lubricant containing a fuel stabilizer is recommended.

OXYGENATED FUELS

Avoid the use of Ethanol fuels or fuels containing Ethanol. The use of Ethanol fuels may result in damage to your engine.

FILLING THE FUEL TANK

WARNING:

Check for fuel leaks. If any are found, correct them before using the line trimmer to prevent fire or burn injury.

■ Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent contamination.

■ Loosen the fuel cap slowly.

■ Carefully pour the fuel mixture into the tank. Avoid spillage.

■ Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the gasket.

■ Immediately replace the fuel cap and hand tighten it. Wipe up any fuel spillage.

Note: It is normal for the engine to emit smoke during and after the first use.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge overnight prior to use.

Note: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are charged. Allow several cycles (operation followed by recharging) for them to become fully charged.

WARNING:

Never use the battery charger near where refuelling or maintenance of the product is taking place.

■ Charge battery pack only with the charger assembly provided

(BPH-1215 / 12V Ni-Cd).

■ Make sure power supply is normal household voltage, 230V/

240V~, 50 Hz.

■ Connect charger to power supply.

■ Place battery pack in charging stand. Align raised rib on battery pack with groove in charging stand.

■ Press down on battery pack to be sure contacts on battery pack engage properly with contacts in charging stand.

■ The charge indicator light (LED), located on the charging stand, will light up red when the charger is properly connected to power supply. This light indicates the charger is operating properly. It will remain on until battery pack is removed from charging stand or charger is disconnected from power supply.

■ After normal usage, 3 hours or less of charging time is required to fully recharge battery pack.

■ If both red and orange LED indicators glow, the battery pack is deeply or completely discharged, and 6 hours or longer of charging time is required to fully recharge battery pack.

NOTE: If charger does not charge battery pack or orange LED continues to glow after more than 30 minutes of charging, return battery pack and charging assembly to your nearest Authorised

Service Centre for electrical check.

■ The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a problem.

■ Do not place charger in an area of extreme heat or cold. It will work best at normal room temperature.

■ When batteries become fully charged, unplug charger from power supply and remove the battery pack.

OPERATING THE TRIMMER

See Figure 9.

WARNING:

Always position the unit on the operator’s right side. The use of the unit on the operator’s left side will expose the user to hot surfaces and can result in possible burn injury.

1 litre

2 litres

3 litres

4 litres

5 litres

+

+

+

+

+

20 ml

40 ml

60 ml

80 ml

100 ml =

=

=

=

=

50: 1

50: 1

50: 1

50: 1

50: 1

WARNING:

To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit with the bottom of the engine above waist level.

WARNING:

Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by prolonged use

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ENGLISH (Original Instructions) of a tool. When using any tool for prolonged periods, ensure you take regular breaks.

Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation. Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height.

Always operate trimmer at full throttle. Cut tall grass from the top down. This will prevent grass from wrapping around the shaft housing and cutting head which could cause damage from overheating. If grass becomes wrapped around the cutting head,

STOP THE ENGINE, disconnect the spark plug lead, and remove the grass.

Prolonged cutting at partial throttle will result in lubricant dripping from the muffler.

LINE TRIMMING CUT-OFF BLADE

See Figure 12.

The trimmer is equipped with a line trimming cut-off blade on the grass deflector. For best cutting, advance line until it is trimmed to length by the cut-off blade. Advance the line whenever you hear the engine running faster than normal, or when trimming efficiency diminishes. This will maintain best performance and keep the line long.

STARTING AND STOPPING

See Figures 13 - 15.

Ensure the battery is fully charged before use. When the battery voltage is low, it may be necessary to manually start the line trimmer.

TO ADVANCE THE CUTTING LINE

(Reel Easy™ line trimmer head)

Line advance is controlled by tapping the bump head on grass while running engine at full throttle.

■ Run engine at full throttle.

■ Tap the bump knob on ground to advance the line. The cutting line advances each time the bump knob is tapped. Do not hold the bump knob on the ground.

Note : The cut-off blade on the grass deflector will cut the line to the correct length.

Note : If the cutting line is worn too short there may not be enough centrifugal force to advance the line by tapping it on the ground. If so, stop the engine, and manually advance the line.

TO ADVANCE THE CUTTING LINE MANUALLY:

■ Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug lead.

■ Push the knob in while pulling on the cutting line to manually advance the line.

Note: Pro Cut II™ line cannot be advanced. To replace the line, refer to Installing Line in Pro Cut II™ Line Trimmer Head in this manual.

FOR MANUAL START:

To start a cold engine:

DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine starts and runs.

1. Lay the trimmer on a flat, level surface.

2. PRIME - Press the primer bulb at least 7 times, so fuel is clearly visible.

3. SET the choke lever to the COLD START position.

4. Ensure the ‘Ignition switch’ (item 6) is in the centre position.

5. PULL the recoil starter until the engine starts.

6. Wait 6-10 seconds, then gently squeeze the throttle trigger to run.

NOTE: Squeezing and releasing the throttle trigger releases the choke lever to the RUN position.

To start a warm engine:

1. Make sure the ‘ignition switch’ is in the centre position.

2. PULL the recoil starter until the engine starts.

To stop the engine:

■ Press the ‘ignition switch’ (item 6) to the stop “ O ” position and the engine will stop.

CUTTING TIPS

See Figures 9 - 11.

■ Avoid hot surfaces by always keeping the tool away from your body. (Proper operating position shown in figure 9.)

■ Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is the best cutting area.

■ The 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.

■ Use the tip of the line to do the cutting; do not force the line head into uncut grass.

■ Wire and picket fences cause extra line wear, even breakage.

Stone and brick walls, curbs, and wood may wear line rapidly.

■ Avoid trees and shrubs. Tree bark, wood mouldings, siding, and fence posts can easily be damaged by the cutting line.

FOR ELECTRIC START:

MAKE SURE THE BATTERY HAS BEEN FULLY CHARGED - SEE

CHARGING BATTERY

To start a cold engine:

See Figures 1, 8 & 13.

1. DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine starts and runs.

2. Install the battery onto the unit as shown in figure 8.

3. Lay the trimmer on a flat, level surface.

4. PRIME - Press the primer bulb at least 7 times, so fuel is clearly visible.

5. SET the choke lever (Fig. 1, item 21) to the COLD START position.

6. PRESS and hold the ‘safety switch’ (item 19) and then press

‘ignition switch’ (item 6) to the start position.

7. N.B. The safety switch is a rocker type switch and will automatically reset it’s self once released.

8. N.B. The ignition switch is a 3 position switch. position 1 is ‘off’ position 2 is run, and position 3 is a rocker type switch which will automatically reset it’s self to position 2 once released.

9. RELEASE the 2 switches after engine starts - they will revert back to their resting place.

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10. Wait 6-10 seconds, then squeeze the throttle trigger to run.

NOTE: Squeezing and releasing the throttle trigger releases the choke lever to the RUN position.

To start a warm engine:

1. Lay the trimmer on a flat, bare surface.

2. PRESS the ‘safety switch’ (item 19) and the ‘ignition switch’

(Item 6) at the same time.

3. RELEASE the 2 switches after engine starts - they will revert back to their resting place.

MAINTENANCE

ENGLISH (Original Instructions)

WARNING:

When servicing, use only identical 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 tool operation. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

WARNING:

Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect spark plug lead and move it away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.

IDLE SPEED ADJUSTMENT

See Figure 18.

If the cutting attachment turns at idle, the idle speed screw needs adjusting on the engine. Turn the idle speed screw counter clockwise to reduce the idle RPM and stop the cutting attachment movement.

If the cutting attachment still moves at idle speed, contact a service dealer for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is made.

WARNING:

The cutting attachment should never turn at idle. Turn the idle speed screw counter clockwise to reduce the idle

RPM and stop the cutting attachment, or contact a service dealer for adjustment and discontinue use until the repair is made.

Serious personal injury may result from the cutting attachment turning at idle.

CLEANING AIR FILTER SCREEN

See Figures 19 - 20.

For proper performance and long life, keep air filter screen clean.

■ Remove the Air box cover by pushing down on the Air box latch with your thumb while gently pulling on the cover.

■ Brush the air filter screen lightly to clean.

■ Replace the Air box cover by inserting the tabs on the bottom of the cover into the slots on the air filter base; push the cover up until it Air box latches securely in place.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, lubricant, grease.

WARNING:

Do not at any time let brake fluids, petrol, petroleumbased products, penetrating lubricants, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.

You can often make adjustments and repairs described here. For other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by an authorised service dealer.

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 performance. If performance improves when the fuel cap is loosened, check valve may be faulty or filter clogged. Replace fuel cap if required.

SPARK PLUG REPLACEMENT

This engine uses a Champion RCJ-6Y or NGK BPMR7A spark plug with .025 in.(6.35mm) electrode gap. Use an exact replacement and replace annually.

STORING THE PRODUCT

■ Clean all foreign material from the product. Store idle unit indoors in a dry, well-ventilated area that is inaccessible to children.

■ Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals.

CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT, MUFFLER AND

SPARK ARRESTOR

Note: Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount of lubricant used, and/or your operating conditions, the exhaust port, muffler, and/or spark arrestor screen may become blocked with carbon deposits. If you notice a power loss with your petrol powered tool, you may need to remove these deposits to restore performance. We highly recommend that only qualified service technicians perform this service.

The spark arrestor must be cleaned or replaced every 50 hours or yearly to ensure proper performance of your product. Spark arrestors may be in different locations depending on the model purchased. Please contact your nearest service dealer for the location of the spark arrestor for your model.

WHEN STORING 1 MONTH OR LONGER:

■ Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for petrol. Run engine until it stops.

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ENGLISH (Original Instructions)

TROUBLESHOOTING

IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORISED SERVICE DEALER.

PROBLEM

Engine will not start

POSSIBLE CAUSE

No spark.

No fuel.

Engine is flooded.

Incorrect lubricant/fuel mixture.

SOLUTION

The spark plug may be damaged, remove it and check for dirt and cracks. Replace with a new spark plug.

Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel. If bulb does not fill, primary fuel delivery system is blocked. Contact a service dealer.

If primer bulb fills, engine may be flooded, proceed to next item.

Squeeze the throttle trigger and pull the rope repeatedly until the engine starts and runs.

NOTE: Depending on the severity of the flooding, this may require numerous pulls of the rope.

Use fresh fuel and the correct 2- stroke lubricant mix. (50:1).

Clean air filter screen. Refer to Cleaning Air Filter Screen earlier in this manual.

Engine does not reach full speed and emits excessive smoke

Engine starts, runs, and but will not idle

Line will not advance

Spool retainer hard to turn

Grass wraps around driveshaft housing and cutting head.

Air filter screen is dirty.

Spark arrestor screen is dirty.

Spark plug fouled.

Idle speed screw on carburettor needs adjustment.

Line is welded to itself.

Not enough line on spool.

Line is worn too short.

Contact a servicing dealer.

Clean or replace spark plug. Reset spark plug gap. Refer to

Spark Plug Replacement earlier in this manual.

Turn idle speed screw clockwise to increase the idle speed. See

Figure 21.

The cutting head should not rotate during idle. If the cutting head rotates the idle speed is set too high.

Lubricate line with silicone spray.

Install more cutting line. Refer to the applicable line replacement section in this manual.

Pull lines while alternately pressing down on and releasing bump knob.

Line is tangled on spool.

Remove line from the spool and rewind. Refer to the applicable line replacement section in this manual.

Engine speed is too slow.

Advance the cutting line at full throttle.

Screw threads are dirty or damaged.

Clean threads and lubricate with grease - if no improvement, replace the spool retainer.

Cutting tall grass at ground level.

Cut tall grass from the top down to prevent wrapping.

Operating trimmer at part throttle.

Operate trimmer at full throttle.

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Techtronic Industries (Australia) Pty. Ltd.

Level 1, 660 Doncaster Road

Doncaster, VIC 3108, Australia

Techtronic Industries New Zealand Ltd.

18-26 Amelia Earhart Avenue

Mangere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand

960739002-03