Ryobi S430 RY34441 - Manual (Page 14)

10 — English
OPERATION
TO ADVANCE THE CUTTING LINE (REEL EASY
STRING HEAD)
Line advance is controlled by tapping the string head on
grass while running engine at full throttle.

Run engine at full throttle.
 Tap the knob on ground to advance line. The line advances
each time the knob is tapped. Do not hold the knob on
the ground.
NOTE: The line trimming cut-off blade on the grass deflector
will cut the line to the correct length.
NOTE: If the line is worn too short you may not be able to
advance the line by tapping it on the ground. If so, stop the
engine and manually advance the line.
To advance the cutting line manually:

Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
 Push the knob in while pulling on line(s) to manually
advance the line.
NOTE: Dual Spool ™ Fixed Line Adaptor line cannot be ad-
vanced. To replace the line, refer to Installing Line in Dual
Spool ™ Fixed Line Adaptor later in this manual.
CUTTING TIPS
See Figures 10 -11.

Avoid hot surfaces by always keeping the tool away from
your body. (Proper operating position shown in figure 9.)
 Keep the trimmer tilted toward the area being cut; this is
the best cutting area.
 The curved shaft trimmer cuts when passing the unit from
right to left. The straight shaft trimmer cuts when passing
the unit from left to right. This will avoid throwing debris at
the operator. Avoid cutting in the dangerous area shown
in illustration.
 Use the tip of line to do the cutting; do not force string
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.
GRASS DEFLECTOR LINE TRIMMING CUT-OFF
BLADE
See Figure 12.
The trimmer is equipped with a line trimming cut-off blade
on the grass deflector. For best cutting, advance line until it
is trimmed to length by the cut-off blade. Advance the line
whenever you hear the engine running faster than normal,
or when trimming efficiency diminishes. This will maintain
best performance and keep the line long enough to advance
properly.
STARTING AND STOPPING
See Figures 13 - 15.
Trimmer should be on a flat, bare surface for starting.
To start a cold engine:

Slowly press the primer bulb 10 times.
NOTE: After the 7th press, fuel should be visible in the
primer bulb. If it is not, continue to press the primer until
you see fuel in the bulb.
 Set the choke lever to FULL CHOKE position.
 With the throttle trigger at idle, pull the starter handle
sharply until the engine attempts to run. Do not pull the
starter handle more than 4 times.
 Set the choke lever to HALF CHOKE position.
 Pull the starter grip until the engine runs. Do not pull the
starter grip more than 6 times.
NOTE: If the engine does not start, return to full choke
position and repeat the steps that follow.
 Allow the engine to run for 10 seconds, then set the choke
lever to the
RUN position.
To restart a warm engine:

Slowly press the primer bulb 10 times.
 Set the choke lever to the RUN position.
 Pull the starter grip until the engine runs. DO NOT
SQUEEZE the throttle trigger to start a warm engine.
To stop the engine:

To stop the engine, depress the STOP switch to the stop
position “ ”.
IF ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PRODUCT:
Do not return this product to the retail store where it was
purchased. Please call our Customer Service Department
for any issues you may have.
For Help Call: 1-800-860-4050