User manual RYOBI JM100(K)

[. . . ] Remove the blade bolt, stabiliser and clamping washer from the attaching shaft out of the gearcase. Install the brushcutter blade onto the boss adapter, then put the clamping washer, stabiliser and blade bolt back in place. align the hole in the boss adapter with the guide slot in the gearcase. Insert the lock pin into the hole in the boss adapter and the guide slot in the gearcase to lock the attaching shaft (B). [. . . ] Do not release the starter rope suddenly from its fully extended position. Attach the blade guard to the gearcase with the four M5X12 screws as shown in figure 4. (MODEL PBC-3243M) Attach the blade guard to the gearcase with the two M6X30 screws as shown in figure 4. The use of unleaded petrol with synthetic oil is recommended to reduce pollution. Synthetic oil: "FC" oil grade in JASO scheme Mineral oil: "FB" oil grade in JASO scheme The cutting attachment must not turn and the engine should not stall (stop running) at engine idle speed. To adjust the engine idle speed, turn the idle speed adjustment screw (A) on the carburetor. Before starting the engine Make sure the cutting attachment is clear of any broken glass, nails, wire, stones or other debris. Always wear safety goggles to protect your eyes and ear protectors to dampen the noise level. Always wear heavy long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt, boots and gloves when working with this tool. Do not wear loose clothing, jewellery, shorts or sandals, and never work barefoot. Never operate this trimmer/brushcutter when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medications. If a person approaches your work area, stop the engine and cutting attachment immediately. Wear the recommended personal protective equipment and observe all safety instructions. When the throttle trigger is released, the engine should return to an idle speed. The correct speed for models PBC-4243M and JM100(K) is 2400 - 2800 min-1; for model PBC-3243M it is 2700 - 3300 min-1 (or just below the clutch engagement speed). When cutting heavy brush, always swing the brushcutter from right to left. Swinging the brushcutter from left to right can cause the blade to kick back. Clean any dirt and debris from the area between the boss adapter and the gearcase. While rotating the attaching shaft, inject lithium-base bearing lube (A: P/N 211337) through the plug hole (B) until the gearcase is full. The air filter should be cleaned daily, or more often when working in extremely dusty conditions. Apply a light coat of SAE 30 motor oil to the foam element and squeeze out all excess oil. Using a wire hook, gently pull the fuel filter out through the fuel filler opening. [. . . ] The spark plug should be removed from the engine and checked every 25 hours of operation. Gently twist the high tension lead boot on the spark plug back and forth a couple of times to loosen the boot, then pull the boot off the spark plug. All Ryobi products are guaranteed against manufacturing defects and defective parts for a period of twenty four (24) months from the date stated on the original invoice drawn up by the retailer and given to the end user. Deterioration caused by normal wear and tear, unauthorised or improper use or maintenance, or overload are excluded from this guarantee as are accessories such as battery packs, light bulbs, blades, fittings, bags, etc. [. . . ]