Ryobi CS26 - Manual (Page 19)

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MAINTENANCE
installed on the drive shaft. Turn the spool retainer coun-
terclockwise to secure.
 Slide lines into the housing eyelets and pull outward to
rotate the spool into the cutting position.
 Push the spool retainer down while pulling on line(s) to
manually advance the line and to check for proper as-
sembly of the string head.
INSTALLINg LINE IN bUMP FEED STRINg
hEAD
See Figures 26 - 28.

Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold
the string head and turn the spool retainer clockwise to
remove.
 Remove the spool from the string head.
NOTE: Keep the spring attached to the spool. Remove
any old line remaining on the spool.
 Cut one piece of trimmer line 18 ft. long.
 Find the middle of the line section. Loop the line around
the hook in the center of the spool. Carefully wind the line
in the direction indicated on the top of the spool. Nearing
the end of the line, slide one end of the line into each slot
of the spool. Do not overfill.
 Replace the spool and the spool retainer. Refer to bump
Feed Spool Replacement earlier in this manual.
INSTALLINg DUAL SPOOL ™ FIXED LINE
STRINg hEAD INSERT
See Figures 29 - 30.

Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
 Remove spool retainer.
 Remove the spool and spring from the string head.
 Find the word LOAD on top of the Dual Spool ™ Fixed
Line String Head Insert, then locate the openings on the
sides of the insert beneath LOAD. Place the insert inside
the string head so that the openings on the sides of the
insert align with the slots on the sides of the string head.
Make sure the spool is completely seated.
 Reinstall the spool retainer on the string head and turn
counterclockwise to secure.
 Install line as described in the next section of this
manual.
INSTALLINg LINE IN DUAL SPOOL ™ FIXED
LINE STRINg hEAD INSERT
See Figure 30.
Use monofilament line between .095 in. and .105 in. diam-
eter.
 Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.

Gather two of the pre-cut lengths of trimmer line provided
or cut two pieces of trimmer line in 11 in. lengths.
 Insert the lines into the slots located on the sides of the
WARNINg:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNINg:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during tool operation. If operation is dusty, also
wear a dust mask.
WARNINg:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine,
shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark
plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in
serious personal injury or property damage.
gENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, lubricant, grease, etc.
WARNINg:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating lubricants, etc., come in con-
tact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal
injury.
You can often make adjustments and repairs described here.
For other repairs, have the trimmer serviced by an authorized
service dealer.
bUMP FEED SPOOL REPLACEMENT
See Figures 24 - 25.
If replacing line only, refer to
Installing Line in bump Feed
String head later in this manual.
Use only .095 in. diameter trimmer line.

Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire. Hold
the string head and turn the spool retainer clockwise to
remove.
 Remove the empty spool from the string head. Keep the
spring attached to the spool.
 Make sure the two lines are captured in the slots opposite
each other on the new spool. Make sure the end of each
line is extended approximately 6 in. beyond each slot.
 Align the slot(s) on the spool to the eyelet(s) on the string
head housing. Push down and turn the spool in the nec-
essary direction to align the slot(s).
 Make sure the string head and the spool retainer are