Ryobi CS30 RY30020A, SS30 RY30040A, BC30 RY30060A User Manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
30cc String Trimmers and Brushcutters
RY30020A, RY30040A, and RY30060A
BC30
RY30060A
SS30
RY30040A
CS30
RY30020A

Ryobi CS30 RY30020A, SS30 RY30040A, BC30 RY30060A Specifications

General

Brand	Ryobi
Model	CS30 RY30020A, SS30 RY30040A, BC30 RY30060A
Category	Trimmer
Language	English

Summary

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

TRIMMER USE SAFETY RULES

Safety guidelines specific to using the string trimmer attachment.

BRUSHCUTTER AND BLADE USE SAFETY RULES

Safety guidelines specific to using the brushcutter and blade attachments.

ASSEMBLY

ATTACHING AND DETACHING THE POWER HEAD

Steps for connecting and disconnecting the power head from attachments using the coupler.

ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE

Procedure for installing the front handle for CS30 and SS30 models.

ATTACHING GRASS DEFLECTORS

Instructions for attaching curved and straight shaft grass deflectors.

REPLACING STRING HEAD COMPONENTS

ATTACHING THE "J" HANDLE FOR BRUSHCUTTER

Steps for attaching the "J" handle for optimal control on BC30 brushcutters.

ATTACHING THE BRUSHCUTTER GUARD

Procedure for attaching the brushcutter guard for the BC30 model.

CONVERTING BETWEEN TRIMMER AND BRUSHCUTTER MODES

Steps for converting the BC30 between string trimmer and brushcutter configurations.

INSTALLING BRUSHCUTTER BLADE AND GUARD

REPLACING BRUSHCUTTER COMPONENTS

OPERATION

FUELING AND REFUELING PROCEDURES

Guidelines for mixing fuel, filling the tank, and safety precautions during refueling.

ADVANCING THE CUTTING LINE

OPERATING THE BRUSHCUTTER

Proper grip, balance, and positioning for brushcutter operation.

STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE

Step-by-step instructions for starting cold and warm engines, and stopping the unit.

OPERATING THE STRING TRIMMER

STRING TRIMMER CUTTING TIPS

UNDERSTANDING BLADE THRUST

BRUSHCUTTER CUTTING TECHNIQUE

MAINTENANCE

SPOOL REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES

STRING REPLACEMENT GUIDE

NEW PREWOUND SPOOL INSTALLATION

TROUBLESHOOTING

ENGINE STARTING PROBLEMS

Solutions for issues like no spark, no fuel, or engine flooding.

SPOOL RETAINER AND GRASS WRAPPING ISSUES

ENGINE PERFORMANCE ISSUES

Troubleshooting for excessive smoke, incorrect speed, or idle problems.

STRING FEEDING PROBLEMS

Solutions for string welding, insufficient string, tangling, or slow engine speed.

WARRANTY

EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY PARTS

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT DETAILS

CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) STATEMENT

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY