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Ryobi PLT-3043A User Manual

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Use the tip of the line to do the cutting; do not force bump
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. 7)
This trimmer is equipped with a line trimming cut-off blade (49)
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.
OPERATION
STARTING AND STOPPING (FIG. 8 & 9)
WARNING
Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorly
ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
TO START A COLD ENGINE:
1. Lay trimmer on a flat, bare surface. Press switch (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
starting the unit.
2. Push primer bulb (27) 8 to 10 times.
3. Set choke lever (11) to full choke position ( ) (31).
4.
Depress safety button (10), squeeze trigger and pull starter grip (1)
until engine tries to run. (No more than 6 pulls.)
5. Set choke lever to half choke position ( ) (30).
6. Hold trigger and pull starter grip until engine runs.
7. 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 START A WARM ENGINE:
1. Move choke lever to run position (
).
2. Hold trigger and pull starter grip until engine runs.
TO STOP THE ENGINE:
To stop the engine, depress the switch to “O” position.
NOTE: Be sure to return the stop switch to the “I” (RUN)
position before trying to start unit.
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.
6. Make sure the bump head and the bump knob are
installed on the drive connector (35) by turning the knob
counter-clockwise to tighten.
7. Pull the lines again to rotate the spool into cutting
position. Push the bump knob down while pulling on
lines to manually advance the line and to check for
proper assembly of the bump head.
SPOOL REPLACEMENT
EZ LINE™ TAP ADVANCE SYSTEM
NEW PREWOUND SPOOL (FIG. 10 & 11)
If replacing line only, refer to “Line Replacement” later in
this manual.
Use only 2.4 mm (.095 in.) diameter monofilament line.
Use the manufacturer's replacement line for best perfor-
mance.
1. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold
the bump head and unscrew the bump knob (32). Turn
counter-clockwise.
2. Remove the empty spool (40) from the bump head (7). Keep the
spring attached to the spool.
3. To install the new spool, make sure the two lines are
captured in the slots opposite each other on the new
spool. Make sure the ends of each line is extended
approximately 152 mm (6 in.) beyond each slot (33).
4. Thread the lines into the eyelets (34) in the bump head.
Carefully push the spool into the bump head (gently pull
the lines to the outside if necessary). When the spool
is positioned in the bump head, grasp the lines and
pull sharply to release them from the slots in the spool.
5. Push down and turn the spool counterclockwise until it
no longer turns. Hold the spool down and rotate clock-
wise a small amount. Release the spool. The spool
should be locked down in the bump head. If not, hold
down and rotate until locked.
You may make adjustments and repairs described here.
For other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by an
authorized service agent.
Consequences of improper maintenance may include
excess carbon deposits resulting in loss of performance
and discharge of black oily residue dripping from the
muffler.
Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors and handles are
properly and securely attached to avoid the risk of
personal injury.

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Ryobi PLT-3043A Specifications

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BrandRyobi
ModelPLT-3043A
CategoryTrimmer
LanguageEnglish

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