Ryobi S430 RY34441 - Manual (Page 12)

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 The secondary hole in the attachment shaft can be used
for hanging purposes as well.
ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE
See Figure 5.

Remove wing nut, washer, and bolt from the front
handle.
 Install the front handle onto the top side of the drive shaft
housing in the area indicated by the label.
NOTE: The open side of the handle should face the
operator.
 Place the bolt through the front handle.
NOTE: The hex bolt head fits inside the hex recess molded
into one side of the handle.
 Reinstall the washer and wing nut.
 Tighten wing nut securely.
ATTACHING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR
WARNING:
The line cut-off blade on the grass deflector is sharp.
Avoid contact with the blade. Failure to avoid contact
can result in serious personal injury.
ASSEMBLY
TO ATTACH THE CURVED SHAFT GRASS
DEFLECTOR — C430
See Figure 6.

Remove hex screw, flat washer, and wing nut from grass
deflector.
 Press the grass deflector onto the bottom of the curved
shaft as shown.
 Insert the hex screw through the grass deflector and the
bracket on the curved shaft.
 Place the flat washer on the hex screw.
 Place the wing nut on the hex screw and tighten
securely.
TO ATTACH THE STRAIGHT SHAFT GRASS
DEFLECTOR — S430
See Figure 7.

Remove the wing screw from the grass deflector.
 Insert the tab on the mounting bracket in the slot on the
grass deflector.
 Align the screw hole in the mounting bracket with the
screw hole in the grass deflector.
 Insert the wing screw through the mounting bracket and
into the grass deflector.
 Tighten the screw securely.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into
your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Never use blades, flailing devices, wire, or rope on this
product. Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and
explosive. To prevent serious personal injury and property
damage, handle it with care. Keep away from ignition
sources and open flames, handle outdoors only, do not
smoke and wipe up spills immediately.
FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER
 Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent
contamination.
 Loosen fuel cap slowly by turning counterclockwise. Rest
the cap on a clean surface.
 Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage.
 Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the
gasket.
 Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten by turning
it clockwise. Wipe up any fuel spillage.
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine after first use.