OPERATOR'S MANUAL 30cc String Trimmers and Brushcutters SS30 RY30140 CS30 RY30120 BC30 RY30160 Your new trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. Thank you for your purchase. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 General Safety Rules ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 Specific Safety Rules ...................................................................................................................................................... 4 Symbols ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5 - 6 Features ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7 - 9 Assembly .................................................................................................................................................................. 9 - 14 Operation................................................................................................................................................................ 14 - 18 Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................................... 19 - 21 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................................... 22 - 23 Warranty ................................................................................................................................................................. 23 - 25 Service Parts .................................................................................................................................................... Back Page INTRODUCTION This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate. 2 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. Do not touch area around the muffler or cylinder of the unit, these parts get hot from operation. Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before making any adjustments or repairs except for carburetor adjustments. Wear your protective equipment and observe all safety instructions. When the unit is turned off, make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before setting the unit down. Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel leaks, etc. Replace any damaged parts before use. The string head or blade will rotate during carburetor adjustments. It has been reported that vibrations from hand-held tools may contribute to a condition called Raynaud's Syndrome in certain individuals. Symptoms may include tingling, numbness, and blanching of the fingers, usually apparent upon exposure to cold. Hereditary factors, exposure to cold and dampness, diet, smoking, and work practices are all thought to contribute to the development of these symptoms. It is presently unknown what, if any, vibrations or extent of exposure may contribute to the condition. There are measures that can be taken by the operator to possibly reduce the effects of vibration: a) Keep your body warm in cold weather. When operating the unit wear gloves to keep hands and wrists warm. It is reported that cold weather is a major factor contributing to Raynaud's Syndrome. b) After each period of operation, exercise to increase blood circulation. c) Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of exposure per day. d) Keep the tool well maintained, fasteners tightened, and worn parts replaced. If you experience any of the symptoms of this condition, immediately discontinue use and see your physician about these symptoms. Mix and store fuel in a container approved for gasoline. Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames. Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 30 ft. (9 m) away from refueling site before starting engine. Slowly remove the fuel cap after stopping engine. Do not smoke when refueling. Stop the engine and allow to cool before refueling or storing the unit. Allow the engine to cool; empty the fuel tank and secure the unit from moving before transporting in a vehicle. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS For safe operation, read and understand all instructions before using this product. Follow all safety instructions. Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can result in serious personal injury. Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit. Never start or run the engine in a closed or poorly ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the cutting line or blade. Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 standard when operating this product. Wear heavy, long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot. Do not wear jewelry of any kind. Product users on United States Forest Service land, and in some states, must comply with fire prevention regulations. This product is equipped with a spark arrestor; however, other user requirements may apply. Check with your federal, state, or local authorities. Never operate this unit on the operator's left side. Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in moving parts. Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 15 m (50 ft.) away. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. Do not operate in poor lighting. Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces. Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part. To avoid hot surfaces, never operate the unit with the bottom of the engine above waist level. 3 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TRIMMER USE Replace string head if cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way. Be sure the string head or blade is properly installed and securely fastened. Failure to do so can cause serious injury. Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors, and handles are properly and securely attached. Use only the manufacturer's replacement string in the cutting head. Do not use any other cutting attachment. To install any other brand of cutting head to this string trimmer can result in serious personal injury. Never operate unit without the grass deflector in place and in good condition. Maintain a firm grip on both handles while trimming. Keep string head below waist level. Never cut with the string head located over 76 cm (30 in.) or more above the ground. released. Maintain proper control until the blade has completely stopped rotating. Replace any blade that has been damaged. Always make sure blade is installed correctly and securely fastened before each use. Failure to do so can cause serious injury. Use only the manufacturer's replacement Tri-Arc® blade intended for use on this brushcutter. Do not use any other blade. To install any other brand blade or cutting head to this brushcutter can result in serious personal injury. The Tri-Arc® blade is suited for cutting thicker weeds or pulpy stalks only. Do not use for any other purpose. Never use the Tri-Arc® blade to cut woody brush. Exercise extreme caution when using the blade with this unit. Blade thrust is the reaction that may occur when the spinning blade contacts anything it cannot cut. This contact may cause the blade to stop for an instant, and suddenly "thrust" the unit away from the object that was hit. This reaction can be violent enough to cause the operator to lose control of the unit. Blade thrust can occur without warning if the blade snags, stalls, or binds. This is more likely to occur in areas where it is difficult to see the material being cut. For cutting ease and safety, approach the weeds being cut from the right to the left. In the event an unexpected object or woody stock is encountered, this could minimize the blade thrust reaction. Never cut any material over 13 mm (1/2 in.) diameter. Always wear the shoulder harness when using the brushcutter and adjust to a comfortable operating position. Maintain a firm grip on both handles while cutting with a blade. Keep the blade away from your body and below waist level. Never use the brushcutter with the blade located 76 cm (30 in.) or more above the ground level. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR BRUSHCUTTER AND BLADE USE After engine stops, keep rotating blade in thicker weeds or pulpy stalks until it stops. Do not operate the brushcutter unless the brushcutter guard is firmly secured in place and in good condition. Use heavy gloves when operating the brushcutter and when installing or removing blades. Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before attempting to remove any obstruction caught or jammed in the blade or before removing and installing the blade. Do not attempt to touch or stop the blade when it is rotating. A coasting blade can cause injury while it continues to spin after the engine is stopped or throttle trigger 4 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning for safe operation of this product. SYMBOL NAME Safety Alert Symbol EXPLANATION Precautions that involve your safety. To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator's manual before using this product. Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 as well as hearing protection when operating this equipment. Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m) away. Read the Operator's Manual Wear Eye and Hearing Protection 50' 15m Keep Bystanders Away Ricochet 50' 15m Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury or property damage. Do not install or use any type of blade on a product displaying this symbol. No Blade Blade Thrust Beware of blade thrust. Products authorized for blade use will display this symbol to warn of blade thrust. Use unleaded gasoline intended for motor vehicle use with an octane rating of 87 ([R + M] / 2) or higher. This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. Gasoline and Oil 5 SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property damage. DANGER: WARNING: CAUTION: CAUTION: Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. SERVICE WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator's manual. Save this operator's manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this product. WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles, safety glasses with side shields, or a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6 FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Weight - (without fuel) CS30 ..... ...