Ryobi ZRRY41002 Series, Operator'S Manual

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Wind the line counterclockwise around the spool fol-
lowing arrows on spool. Do not overfill.

NOTE: 

After winding the line, there should be about 6 

in. (152 mm) between the wound line and the outside 
edge of the spool.

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Secure the line temporarily by pushing it into one of 
the slotted tabs on the spool.

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Repeat the process for the lower threaded area of the 
spool, winding the line counterclockwise and securing 
it in the slotted tab opposite the first secured line.

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Insert the lines into the eyelets in the trimmer head.

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Place the spool on the drive shaft.

NOTE:

 To install the spool, you may need to rotate 

it slightly. 

NOTE:

 If the line should tangle or break at the eyelets, 

remove the spool, refeed the line through the eyelets, 
and reassemble the spool on the trimmer.

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Release the lines from the tabs by sharply pulling each 
line while pushing down on the spool.

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Push down on the spool to reveal the threads on the 
drive shaft. 

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Place the retaining cap on the threads inside the drive 
shaft.

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Secure the retaining cap by turning it clockwise.

WARNING:

An improperly installed retaining cap or spool could 
fly off the trimmer. Contact with a thrown retaining 
cap or spool could cause personal injury.

REPLACING THE SPOOL

See Figure 14.

The spool may wear during normal use of the line advance 
feature and may require occasional replacement. Replace-
ment spools are available through your local retailer.

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Release the trigger.

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Unplug the trimmer.

WARNING:

Make sure the trimmer head stops rotating. Contact 
with a rotating trimmer head could cause personal 
injury.

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Remove  the  retaining  cap  by  turning  it  counter-
clockwise.

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Remove the empty spool.

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Clean the trimmer head thoroughly. Inspect the trim-
mer head for any damaged or worn parts.

Fig. 14

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Hold the spool so that its tabbed side is positioned 
upward.

NOTE:

 On the new spool, the ends of the lines are 

secured  in  slots  on  tabs.  Release  the  line  from  the 
tabs,  unwind  approximately  six  inches  of  line,  and 
re-secure the lines in the tabs.

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Insert the lines on the new spool into the eyelets in 
the trimmer head.

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Place the spool on the drive shaft.

NOTE:

 To install the spool, you may need to rotate 

it slightly. 

NOTE:

 If the line should tangle or break at the eyelets, 

remove the spool, refeed the line through the eyelets, 
and reassemble the spool on the trimmer.

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Release the lines from the tabs by sharply pulling each 
line while pushing down on the spool.

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Push down on the spool to reveal the drive shaft. 

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Place the retaining cap on the drive shaft.

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Secure the retaining cap by turning it clockwise.

TRIMMER HEAD

SPOOL

DRIVE SHAFT

MAINTENANCE