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WARNING

Do not attempt to operate this trimmer until you

have read thoroughly and understood completely

all instructions, safety rules etc contained in

this manual. Failure to comply may result in

accidents involving fire, electric shock or serious

personal injury. Save operatorʼs manual and

review frequently for continuing safe operation,

and instructing others who may use this tool.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

Replace

bump

head if cracked, chipped, or damaged in

anyway. Be sure the 

bump

 head  is properly installed 

and securely fastened. Failure to do so can cause serious

injury.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR TRIMMER USE

GENERAL

SAFETY

SAFETY RULES

For safe operation, read and understand all instructions

before using the trimmer. 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

bump

head

.

Wear full eye and hearing protection while operating this

unit.
Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear

loose fitting clothing, short pants, jewel

le

ry of any kind,

or

go barefoot.

Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent

entanglement in any moving parts.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 15 m

(50 ft.) away.
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.

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 Raynaudʼs Syn-

drome 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 develop-

ment 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 operat-

ing the unit wear gloves to keep the hands and wrists

warm. It is reported that cold weather is a major

factor contributing to Raynaudʼs Syndrome.

b) After each period of operation, exercise to increase

bloodcirculation.

c) Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of

exposure per day.

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

fuel

.

Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames.

Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 9 m away from

refueling site before starting engine.
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.

Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.

Do not touch area around the muffler or cylinder of the

trimmer, these parts get hot from operation.

Always stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire

before making any adjustments or repairs except for

carburetoradjustments.

Make sure all guards, straps, deflectors and handles are

properly and securely attached.
Use only the manufacturer's replacement

line

in the

cutting head. Do not use any other cutting attachment.
Never operate unit without the

safety guard 

in place

and in good condition.

Thank you for buying a Ryobi trimmer.

Your  new  trimmer  has  been  engineered  and

manufactured to Ryobiʼs 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 operatorʼs manual.

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Summary of Contents for PLT-3043YW

Page 1: ...PLT 3043YW TRIMMER OWNER S OPERATION MANUAL N197 ...

Page 2: ...Fig 1 Fig 3 6 5 1 3 2 7 8 4 19 Fig 2 9 7 13 10 11 12 20 Fig 4 25 26 23 24 22 21 53 Fig 5 9 12 14 ...

Page 3: ...Fig 7 Fig 9 Fig 10 Fig 8 5 4 3 Fig 6 29 28 27 30 20 Fig 11 32 31 35 34 33 32 16 17 18 19 15 ...

Page 4: ...Fig 13 Fig 14 Fig 15 Fig 12 35 31 36 47 37 37 41 38 36 34 Fig 16 39 40 Fig 17 41 42 43 ...

Page 5: ...Fig 18 44 45 46 ...

Page 6: ...aft for the cutting attachment Wear non slip safety footwear when using this equipment Wear non slip heavy duty gloves Do not smoke when mixing fuel or filling fuel tank Use unleaded petrol intended for motor vehicle use with an octane rarting of 87 R M 2 or higher Use synthetic 2 stroke oil for air cooled engines Mix the fuel mix thoroughly and also each time before refuelling On Off Switch ON to...

Page 7: ...duals 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 develop ment 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 ...

Page 8: ...e position 19 Primer bulb 20 Cutting blade 21 Rear Housing 23 Muffler Guard 24 Screws 25 Bent End Of Muffler Guard 26 Opening In Rear Housing 27 Dangerous Cutting Area 28 Best Cutting Area 29 Direction Of Rotation 30 Bump knob 31 Spool 32 Eyelets 33 Bump head 34 Slots 35 Spring 36 Arrow on spool 37 First line 38 Second line 39 Latch 40 Cover 41 Filter 42 Slots on air filter ASSEMBLY SAFETY GUARD F...

Page 9: ...0 ml 50 1 OPERATING THE TRIMMER FIG 5 Hold the trimmer with the right hand on the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height Always operate trimmer at full throttle Cut tall grass from the top down This will prevent grass from wrapping around the shaft h...

Page 10: ...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 5 STARTING AND STOPPING FIG 8 9 WARNING Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorly ventilated area breathing exhaust fumes can kill TO START A COLD ENGINE 1 Lay trimmer on a ...

Page 11: ...er clogged Replace fuel cap if required SPARK PLUG This engine uses a Champion RCJ 6Yand NGK BPMR7A with 0 63 mm electrode gap Use an exact and replace replacement annually WARNING FUEL CAP A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately 3 Cut two pieces of string each being approximately 2 7 m long 4 Insert the first line 37 into the anchor hole 47 in the upper part of the sp...

Page 12: ... STARTING AND STOPPING section If engine still fails to start repeat procedure with a new spark plug 4 Contact a servicing agent Release throttle trigger Refer to Starting and Stopping earlier in this manual Turn L needle counterclockwise 1 16 turn If L low needle 48 can not be turned counterclock wise do not force plastic limiter caps Contact a servicing agent Fig 18 Engine will not start Lever w...

Page 13: ...gSection recommends a counterclockwise needle adjustment and no adjustments have been made since original purchase the unit should be taken to a factory authorized service agent for repair In most cases the needed adjustment is a simple task for the factory trained service representative 1 Use fresh fuel and the correct 2 stroke oil mix 2 Clean air filter Refer to Replacing and Cleaning Air Filter...

Page 14: ...h and safety requirements of the Machinery Directive 98 37 EC and other relevant directives like EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and Outdoor Directive 2000 14 EC 79 113 EEC To effect correct application of the health and safety requirements stated in the EEC directives the following European and or national standards and or technical specifications were consulted EN ISO 14982 1998 ISO 7916 7917 EN ISO 11...

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