Ryobi CS26 - Manual (Page 18)

12 — English
TRI-ARC
®
bLADE
The Tri-Arc ® blade is suited only for thicker weeds and pulpy
stalks. When the blade becomes dull, it can be turned over
to extend the life of the blade. Do not sharpen the Tri-Arc
®
blade.
CUTTINg TEChNIqUE - bLADE
WARNINg:
Extreme care must be taken when using blades to en-
sure safe operation. Read the safety information for safe
operation using the blade, refer to
Specific Safety Rules
for brushcutter and blade Use earlier in this manual.
 Always hold brushcutter on your right side with both hands
when operating. Use a firm grip on both handles.
 Maintain your grip and balance on both feet. Position
yourself so that you will not be drawn off balance by the
kickback reaction of the cutting blade.
 Inspect and clear the area of any hidden objects such as
glass, rocks, concrete, fencing, wire, wood, metal, etc.
 Never use blades near sidewalks, fencing, posts, build-
ings or other immovable objects.
 Never use a blade after hitting a hard object without first
inspecting it for damage. Do not use if any damage is
detected.
 The unit is used as a scythe, cutting from the right to the
left in a broad sweeping action from side to side.
 Use only the Tri-Arc ® blade. To install any other brand
blade or cutting head to this brushcutter can result in
serious personal injury.
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.

Lay the trimmer on a flat, bare surface.
 PRIME - Press the primer bulb 7 times.
 SET the start lever to the START position.
 PULL the rope until the engine starts.
 Squeeze the trigger to run.
NOTE: Squeezing and releasing the throttle trigger releases
the start lever to the
RUN position.
To start a warm engine:
PULL the rope until the engine starts.
To stop the engine:
Press and hold the switch in the stop “ ” position until
the engine stops.