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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
30cc String Trimmers and Brushcutters
RY30000 Series
SS30
(RY30040, RY30043)
CS30
(RY30020, RY30023)
BC30
(RY30060, RY30063)
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 before
using this product.
Thank you for b
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TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................2 n General Safety Rules....................................................................................................................................................3 n Specific Safety Rules ..........................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES n Do not touch area around the muffler or cylinder of the WARNING: unit, these parts get hot from operation. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all n Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire before making any adjustments or repairs except for and/or serious personal injury. carburetor adjustments. n Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel READ ALL INSTR
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES n Replace any blade that has been damaged. Always make SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TRIMMER sure blade is installed correctly and securely fastened USE before each use. Failure to do so can cause serious n Replace string head if cracked, chipped, or damaged in any injury. way. Be sure the string head or blade is properly installed n Use only the manufacturer's replacement Tri-Arc® blade and securely fastened. Failure to do so can cause serious intended for use on thi
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning for safe operation of this product. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Symbol Precautions that involve your safety. . Read the Operator’s Man
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SYMBOLS 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: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous si
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SPECIFICATIONS Weight - (without fuel) CS30 (RY30020, RY30023)..................................................................................................................10.7 lbs. (4.9 kg.) SS30 (RY30040, RY30043) ..................................................................................................................12.1 lbs. (5.4 kg.) BC30 (RY30060, RY30063).........................................................................................................
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FEATURES STARTER CS30 GRIP AND (RY30020, RY30023) ROPE REAR HANDLE TRIGGER LOCK PRIMER BULB COUPLER THROTTLE TRIGGER DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING FRONT HANDLE KNOB CURVED SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR STRING HEAD Fig. 1a Page 8
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FEATURES STARTER GRIP SS30 AND ROPE (RY30040, RY30043) REAR HANDLE TRIGGER LOCK PRIMER BULB COUPLER THROTTLE TRIGGER DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING FRONT HANDLE STRING HEAD KNOB STRAIGHT SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR Fig. 1b BC30 STARTER GRIP AND ROPE (RY30060, RY30063) REAR HANDLE TRIGGER LOCK “J” BARRIER HANDLE PRIMER BULB COUPLER THROTTLE TRIGGER DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING KNOB BLADE SHOULDER HARNESS BRUSHCUTTER GUARD Fig. 1c Page 9
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ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE POWER HEAD TO THE STRING TRIMMER ATTACHMENT SHAFT See Figure 2. COUPLER GUIDE RECESS WARNING: Never attach or adjust any attachment while power head is running. Failure to stop the engine can cause serious BUTTON personal injury. The attachment connects to the power head by means of a coupler device. 1. Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head shaft and remove the end cap from the attachment. POSITIONING 2. Push in the button located on the attachment
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ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE - CS30 AND SS30 See Figure 4. FRONT HANDLE LOCK 1. Remove the front handle, bolt, flat washer, lock washer, WASHER and wing nut from the Owner’s Kit. WING 2. Install the front handle onto the top side of the drive shaft NUT housing and move it to a comfortable position. 3. Place the bolt through the front handle NOTE: The hex bolt head fits inside the hex recess molded into one side of the handle. 4. Install the flat washer, lock washer, and wing nut
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ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR BOLT GRASS DEFLECTOR 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. BRACKET TO ATTACH THE CURVED SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR - CS30 LOCK WASHER See Figure 6. 1. Press the grass deflector onto the bottom of the curved shaft as shown. 2. Insert the hex head cap screw through the grass deflector FLAT and the bracket on the curved shaft. WASH
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ASSEMBLY ATTACHING THE SHOULDER HARNESS - LATCH BC30 See Figure 9. 1. Connect the latch on the shoulder harness to the strap hanger. 2. Adjust the strap to a comfortable position. CONVERTING FROM BRUSHCUTTER TO STRAP HANGER STRING TRIMMER - BC30 To convert from the brushcutter to the string trimmer, remove the blade and brushcutter guard, attach the straight shaft SHOULDER grass deflector and install the string head. HARNESS Fig. 9 REMOVING THE TRI-ARC® BLADE AND BRUSHCUTTER GUARD See Fig
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ASSEMBLY CONVERTING FROM STRING TRIMMER TO GEAR HEAD BRUSHCUTTER - BC30 FLANGED WASHER To convert from the string trimmer to the brushcutter, remove the string head assembly and straight shaft grass deflector, STRING HEAD attach the brushcutter guard and install the blade. ASSEMBLY REMOVING THE STRAIGHT SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR AND STRING HEAD See Figures 10 - 13. SLOT 1. Align the slot in the flanged washer with the slot in the gear head. 2. Place the gear head locking tool through the slot
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OPERATION FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER WARNING: FUEL MIXTURE To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit with This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre- the bottom of the engine above waist level. mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. Pre-mix unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle engine oil in a clean 1 gallon container approved Hold the trimmer with the right hand on the rear handle and for gasoline. the left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with both Rec
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OPERATION TO ADVANCE THE CUTTING LINE CURVED SHAFT TRIMMER String advance is controlled by tapping the string head on grass while running engine at full throttle. DANGEROUS 1. Run engine at full throttle. CUTTING AREA DIRECTION OF 2. Tap the spool retainer on ground to advance string. The ROTATION string advances each time the spool retainer is tapped. Do not hold the spool retainer on the ground. NOTE: The line trimming cut-off blade on the grass deflector will cut the line to the correct
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OPERATION TRI-ARC® BLADE OPERATING THE BRUSHCUTTER See Figures 19 - 20. The Tri-Arc® blade is suited only for thicker weeds and pulpy stalks. When the blade becomes dull, it can be turned over Hold the brushcutter with the right hand on the rear handle to extend the life of the blade. Do not sharpen the Tri-Arc® and the left hand on the “J” Barrier Handle. Keep a firm grip blade. with both hands while in operation. Brushcutter should be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle
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OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 21 - 23. TO START 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. IGNITION n Allow the engine to run for 15 seconds. SWITCH n Squeeze trigger lock and throttle trigger. PRIMER BULB NOTE: Squeezing the throttle trigger releases the start lever
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MAINTENANCE WARNING: Use only original manufacturer's replacement parts, accessories and attachments. Failure to do so can cause poor performance, possible injury and may void your warranty. You can often make adjustments and repairs described here. For other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by an authorized SPOOL Fig. 24 RETAINER service dealer. SPOOL REPLACEMENT NEW PREWOUND SPOOL SPRING See Figures 24 - 25. If replacing string only, refer to “String Replacement” later in this manu
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MAINTENANCE STRING REPLACEMENT See Figures 26 - 28. SPOOL SPRING Use only monofilament string. Use original manufacturer's replacement string for best performance. ARROWS ON String Diameter: SPOOL CS30 - .080 in. (2.0 mm) SS30 - .095 in. (2.4 mm) BC30 - .095 in. (2.4 mm) ANCHOR 1. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold the HOLE string head and unscrew the spool retainer. To remove the spool retainer: FIRST STRING Fig. 26 Turn the spool retainer counterclockwise for
