Ryobi PLT-3043S User Manual

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OPERATION
OPERATING THE TRIMMER (FIG. 7)
Hold the trimmer with the right hand on the
trigger handle and the left hand on the left handle. Keep a
firm grip with both hands while in operation.Trimmer should
be held at a comfortable position with the trigger 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 bump head which may cause damage
from overheating. If grass becomes wrapped around the
bump head, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug
wire, and remove the grass. Prolonged cutting at partial
throttle will result in oil dripping from the muffler.
ADVANCING THE LINE
ADVANCING LINE USING THE EZ LINE™ TAP
ADVANCE SYSTEM
Line advance is controlled by tapping bump head on grass
while running engine at full throttle.
1. Run engine at full throttle.
2. Tap bump head on ground to advance line. Line
advances each time the head is tapped.
3. Several taps may be required until line strikes the cut
off blade.
4. Resume trimming.
NOTE: If the line is worn too short you may not be able to
advance the line by tapping it on the ground. If so, STOP
THE ENGINE, and manually advance the line.
ADVANCING THE LINE MANUALLY
Push the bump knob down while pulling on line(s) to
manually advance the line.
CUTTING TIPS (FIG. 8)
Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is
the best cutting area (24).
STARTING AND STOPPING (FIG. 10 & 11)
WARNING:
Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorly
ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Use only original manufacturer's replacement parts,
accessories and attachments. Failure to do so can
cause possible injury, poor performance and may
void your warranty.
TO START A WARM ENGINE:
1. Move choke lever to run position.
2. Hold trigger and pull starter rope until engine runs.
TO STOP THE ENGINE:
TO START A COLD ENGINE:
1.
Lay trimmer on a flat, bare surface. Move swith (8) to " I"
(RUN) Position.
NOTE:
Unit is equipped with a positive on-off switch, make
sure switch is in the "I" (RUN) position before sarting the unit.
3. Push primer bulb (27) 8 to 10 times.
4. Set choke lever (11) to choke position (31).
5. Set choke lever to half choke position (30).
6. Run engine 30 to 45 seconds at full throttle (with trigger
depressed fully) on half choke position to warm up. Move
choke lever to run position(29).
To stop the engine, depress the switch to the “O
” position.
4. Depress interlock, squeeze trigger and pull starter rope
until engine tries to run, (No more than 6 pulls.)
5. Hold trigger and pull starter rope until engine runs.
NOTE: Be sure to return the stop switch to the "I" (RUN) position
before trying to start unit.
WARNING:
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel
to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at
least 9 m (30 ft.) from refueling site before starting
engine. Do not smoke!
1 Litre + 20 ml =
2 Litres + 40 ml =
3 Litres + 60 ml =
4 Litres + 80 ml =
5 Litres + 100 ml =
50:1
Do not cut in dangerous cutting area (41).
Use the tip of line to do the cutting; do not force 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 moldings,
siding, and fence posts can easily be damaged by the
line.
SAFETY GUARD LINE TRIMMING CUT-
OFF BLADE (FIG. 9)
This trimmer is equipped with a line trimming cut-off blade
on the safety guard. For best cutting, advance line until
it is trimmed to length by the cut-off blade. Advance line
whenever you hear the engine running faster than normal.
This will maintain best performance and keep line long
enough to advance properly.

Ryobi PLT-3043S Specifications

General

Brand	Ryobi
Model	PLT-3043S
Category	Trimmer
Language	English