User manual RYOBI 767RJ

[. . . ] 767rj 2-Cycle Gas Trimmer OPERATOR'S MANUAL FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 in U. S. or 1-800-265-6778 in CANADA www. ryobi. com IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY INTRODUCTION THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. This operator's manual provides you with easy-to-understand operating instructions. [. . . ] Line release becomes more difficult as the cutting line becomes shorter. NOTE: Do not rest the Bump HeadTM on the ground. CAUTION: Do not remove or alter the line cutting blade assembly. This may lead to serious personal injury or damage to the unit. Some line breakage will occur from: · Entanglement with foreign matter · Normal line fatigue · Attempting to cut thick, stalky weeds · Forcing the line into objects such as walls or fence posts TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS · Keep the cutting attachment parallel to the ground. Cutting with more than the tip will reduce cutting efficiency and may overload the engine. · Cut grass over 8 inches (200 mm. ) by working from top to bottom in small increments to avoid premature line wear or engine drag. Fig. 10 ADJUSTING TRIMMING LINE LENGTH The Bump HeadTM cutting attachment allows you to release trimming line without stopping the engine. To release more line, lightly tap the cutting attachment on the ground (Fig. Line release becomes more difficult as cutting line becomes shorter. · Cut from right to left whenever possible. · Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the cutting area at the desired height. · The life of your cutting line is dependent upon; · Following the previous trimming techniques · What vegetation is being cut · Where it's being cut For example, the line will wear faster when trimming against a foundation wall as opposed to trimming around a tree. Fig. 11 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DECORATIVE TRIMMING Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around trees, posts, fences, etc. Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a 30° angle to the ground (Fig. 12 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure about these procedures take your unit to an authorized service dealer. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE These required maintenance procedures should be performed at the frequency stated in the table. They should also be included as part of any seasonal tune-up. WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, never do maintenance or repairs with unit running. Disconnect spark plug wire to ensure the unit will not start. FREQUENCY Before Starting Engine Every 10 Hours Every 50 Hours MAINTENANCE REQUIRED Fill fuel tank with correct oil and fuel mixture. Check spark plug condition and gap. REFER TO: Page 9 Page 15 Page 16 LINE INSTALLATION FOR THE SPEEDSPOOL® Always use genuine Ryobi 0. 080 in. Larger line may make the engine overheat or fail. WARNING: Always use the correct line length when installing trimming line on the unit. Hold the outer spool and turn the inner reel counterclockwise to line up the arrows on the outer spool and inner reel (Fig. 13). Top View Of The SpeedSpool® Outer Spool Arrows WARNING: Never use metal-reinforced line, wire, or rope, etc. . These can break off and become a dangerous projectile. There are two methods to replace the SpeedSpool® trimming line. · Wind the inner reel with new line · Install a prewound inner reel Winding the Inner Reel With New Line NOTE: It Is unnecessary to remove the bump knob to install new trimming line. [. . . ] The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should call 1-800-345-8746. 21 LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY RYOBI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS warrants each new RYOBI Product for two (2) years according to the following terms. This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser only and commences on the date of original retail purchase. Any part of the RYOBI Product manufactured or supplied by RYOBI and found in the reasonable judgement of RYOBI to be defective in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced by an authorized RYOBI service dealer without charge for parts and labor. [. . . ]