EBC 1040 - Brush cutter RYOBI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL EBC 1040 RYOBI

• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit.
• Children and adolescents must not manipulate unit, except for adolescents in training and under the supervision of a specialist.
• Keep all bystanders at least 5m away from the unit during operation.
• Make sure there are no branches or stones etc. in the way of the cord or the cutting blade, before starting up the appliance.
• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Be aware of the risk of injury to the head, hands and feet.
• When working with the unit, always wear sturdy, rubber-soled footwear and body protection appropriate to operation of the unit.
• When working with the unit, use the safety attachments supplied.
• Before starting, adjust the handle to your size.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• All interventions, whether for maintenance, repair or for changing cutting head or safety attachments, must be undertaken with the motor stopped.
• Frequently inspect the condition of the cutting head. All damaged parts must immediately be replaced.
• Follow all the required precautions when undertaking replacement.
• Use only replacement parts recommended by the manufacturer.

• All guards must be installed properly before operating the unit.

• Caution-Danger! Cutting head is still running.

• Keep unit clean of vegetation and other materials.
• Keep connecting wires away from the tools.
• Turn off the unit and pull the main plug before set-up or cleaning of the unit, and before testing for tangled or damaged wires.
• The connecting wires must be inspected regularly for signs of damage or age.
• The unit must not be used if the connecting wires are not in perfect condition.
• Maintenance/servicing and cleaning of the unit or adjustments to cutting height or work height may only be performed when the motor is off/still and the main plug is disconnected.
• Cord Sets - Make sure your cord set is in good condition. When using a cord set, be sure to use a cord that is heavy enough to carry the current that your unit will draw. An undersized cord set will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in power and overheating.
• The table (below) shows the correct size to use depending on the cord length and nameplate amperage rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier size line gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

MINIMUM WIRE SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS FOR 230V APPLIANCES USING 0-6 AMPS
Cord length (m)	7	15	30	45
Wire size (mm²)	1,2	1,6	1,6	2,0

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Attention! Observe the following safety warnings.	Read operator's manual.	Wear head, eye and ear protection.	Keep bystanders at least 15 m away from unit during operation.	If the electric cord is damaged remove plug from socket and replace it.	Do not operate unit in rain.	Ignition/ Power Switch On/Start/Run	Ignition/ Power Switch off or stop.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

D-HANDLE

1. Push the D-handle down onto the boom (Fig. 1).
2. Install and tighten the bolt, washer, and wing nut.

SAFETY GUARD ASSEMBLY

1. Assemble the safety guard as shown in fig. 4.
2. Assemble the cutting cord blade as shown in fig. 4.

STRING GUARD

1. Place the safety guard onto the coupling joint pointing towards the motor as

indicated in fig. 5.

1. Fix the safety guard into position with the special lock fig. 5.
2. Use the screw indicated in fig. 5 to prevent the safety guard from rotating.

CUTTING BLADE ASSEMBLY

1. Follow indications given in fig. 3 to assemble the cutting blade.

ASSEMBLY OF REEL WITH NYLON CORD

1. Proceed as indicated in fig. 4 to assemble the reel with nylon cord.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CONNECTING THE CORD

To prevent disconnection when you connect the extension cord to the power cord, use the cord hook (Fig. 18), or tie the cords in a knot.

STARTING / STOPPING

1. Press control switch to switch on the appliance, release to switch off.

HOLDING THE TRIMMER

1. Hold the trimmer as shown (Fig. 6).

ADJUSTING LINE LENGTH

The trimmer has a bump (cutting) head, which releases more trimming line without stopping the motor.

1. When the cord starts to get a bit short, knock the cutting head on the bare ground or on hard ground to make the appliance work at top speed. Repeat the process as often as necessary (Fig. 7).

DECORATIVE TRIMMING

Use a 30-degree angle to remove all vegetation around trees, posts, fences (Fig. 8).

EDGING

When edging, let the tip of the trimming line do the work (fig. 8).

TRIMMING TIPS (Fig. 9)

1. The cutting head will be at the correct angle by holding it parallel to the ground.
2. DO NOT FORCE THE UNIT.
3. Cut to your left for best cutting, and to throw the clippings away from the operator.
4. Move the trimmer slowly in and out of the area being cut, using a forward-backward or side-to-side motion. Maintain top speed for best cutting.
5. Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.

6. The life of your cutting line depends on your trimming techniques, what is being cut, and where the cutting is being done. Some line breakage will occur from:

7. Entanglement with foreign matter
   Normal line fatigue

8. Attempting to cut thick weeds
9. Forcing the line into walls or fenceposts

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EBC 1040

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

INSTALLING A NEW TRIMMING LINE

The trimming line may be replaced by two methods - rewinding the existing reel or installing a prewound reel.

Rewinding the Existing Reel

To rewind the existing reel you must:

1. Check for the correct line size.
2. Remove the inner reel and spring.
3. Wind the reel with the new line.
4. Reinstall the existing reel and spring.

The Correct Line to Use

Use a dual line reel with:
2,00 mm (1000 W) EBC 1040

Removing the Existing Reel

1. Unscrew the coil lock-nut clockwise (fig. 10).
2. Remove the inner reel (Fig. 11).
3. Use a clean cloth to clean the inside of the outer spool (Fig.12).
4. Check the indexing teeth on the reel and spool for wear (Fig.13). If necessary, replace the reel and spool.

Winding the Existing Reel

1. Insert the ends of new trimming line into the inner reel holes (Fig.14).
2. Loop the line into two equal lengths before inserting it into the holes.
3. Wind the line, in even and tight layers (Fig.15), onto the reel, and in the direction indicated.
4. Push the ends of the line into the slots (Fig. 16).

Reinstalling the Reel

1. Insert the ends of the line through the eyelets in the outer spool (Fig. 17).
2. Grasp the ends and pull firmly to release the line from the slots in the spool.
3. Screw up the coil lock-nut again anticlockwise (fig. 10).

Line installation is now complete.

Installing a prewound reel

1. Use the same instructions as the existing reel:

The Correct Line to Use;
- Removing the Existing Reel;
- Reinstalling the Reel.

CLEANING / STORAGE

1. Do not block the air vents.
2. Do not use strong detergents on the plastic housing or handle.
3. Moisture can cause a shock hazard. Wipe off moisture with a soft cloth.
4. Clean the unit thoroughly before storing. Hang the unit by the handle loop and store it in a dry, well-ventilated area, out of the reach of children.

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SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL	EBC 1040
Motor
Motor	Electric
Operating RPM	7500 - 8500 g/m
Ignition Switch	Control switch
Drive shaft	6,2 mm
Cutting head	"Bump Head"
Vibration Level	reel feeding
Sound pressure level	3,65 m/s² (1000 W)
(no load)	LPAm = 76 dB (A) (1000 W)
Guaranteed sound power level (no load)	LWA = 96 dB (A) (1000 W)
Measured sound power level (no load)	LWA = 94,8 dB (A) (1000 W)
Cutting path diameter	400 mm (1000 W)
Operating weight	5,5 Kg (1000 W)
Trimming line diameter	2,0 mm (1000 W)

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	CAUSE	ACTION
• Motor will not start	1. Motor stops / will not start2. Cutting head bound with grass or debris	1. Check curd to see if it is plugged into an electrical outlet2. Stop motor and clean cutting head
• Cutting head will not turn when throttle is squeezed	1. Flex shaft broken2. Flex shaft not engaged	1. Contact service dealer2. Contact service dealer
• Cutting head will not advance line	1. Cutting head out of line2. Inner reel bound up3. Cutting head dirty4. Indexing teeth worn or burred5. Line welded6. Line twisted when refilled7. Nut enough line is exposed	1. Refill with new cutting line2. Replace inner reel3. Clean inner reel and outer spool4. Replace inner reel and outer spool5. Disassemble, remove the welded section and rewind the line6. Disassemble and rewind reel7. Push the Bump Knob and pull out 102 mm of line until the line is outside of the cutting head

All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

EBC 1040

CONSIGNES DE SECURITE

CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in conformity with the following standards or standardized documents:
98/37/EEC, 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, 2000/14/CE (annex VI*) for Electric Products.

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98/37/EEC, 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC, 2000/14/CE (annex VI*) for elektriskeprodukter.

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