Ryobi RY13010 - Manual (Page 13)

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OPERATION
 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.
 Stand beside the trimmer and place your right hand on
the handlebar and your foot on the frame as shown.
 Set the choke lever to FULL CHOKE position.
 Use your left hand to pull the starter grip 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.
 Squeeze throttle trigger to operate.
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 OFF (O).
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
CUTTING TIPS
See Figure 13.

Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation.
 If grass becomes wrapped around the string head, STOP
THE ENGINE, disconnect the spark plug wire, and remove
the grass.
 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.
TRANSPORTING THE UNIT
 Turn on/stop switch OFF (O).
 Make sure engine and exhaust are cool.

Keep unit level to prevent fuel spillage.
MAINTENANCE
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:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use
of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
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.