User manual RYOBI 990R

[. . . ] 990r IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY 1 INTRODUCTION THANK YOU Thank you for purchasing this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool has been designed to provide you with many hours of useful service. This operator's manual provides you with easy-to-understand operating instructions. Read the entire manual and follow all of the instructions to keep your new power tool in top operating condition. [. . . ] Sharpening the blade can cause the blade tip to break off while in use. This can result in severe personal injury to yourself or others. The brush blade is designed with a second set of teeth, which can be used by removing the blade, turning it upside down, and reinstalling it. If a crack is noticed, install a new blade from your authorized service dealer. Fig. Line release becomes more difficult as cutting line becomes shorter. Each time the head is bumped, about 25. 4 mm (1 in) of trimming line is released. A blade in the line guard will cut the line to the proper length if excess line is released. If line release is attempted in tall grass, the engine may stall. DECORATIVE TRIMMING Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around trees, posts, fences, etc. Use the LE720r edger attachment. WARNING Keep the J-handle between the operator and cutting head at all times. Fig. 24 14 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE These required maintenance procedures should be performed at the frequency stated in the table. FREQUENCY Daily or Before Starting Engine Every 10 Hours Every 25 Hours Every 50 Hours MAINTENANCE REQUIRED REFER TO: Fill fuel tank. Check spark arrester screen. Page 11 Pages 10-11 Page 11 Page 18 Pages 10-11 Page 22 Page 22 Page 21 15 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 2. 27). LINE INSTALLATION The trimming line may be replaced by two different methods - rewinding the existing reel or installing a prewound reel. REWINDING THE EXISTING REEL To rewind the existing reel you must: Inner Reel 1. 28). WARNING NOTE: Always use genuine Monoflail® replacement line. Always clean the inner reel, outer spool, and shaft before reassembling the bump head. It is very important to use the correct size line. The engine may overheat and fail if you use a larger line. Removing the Existing Reel 1. Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the Bump Knob clockwise (Fig. Inspect the captured bolt inside the Bump Knob to make sure it moves freely. Check the indexing teeth on the inner reel and outer spool for wear (Fig. If necessary, deburr or replace the reel and spool. Bump Knob Fig. 29 16 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) Winding the Existing Reel 1. Take approximately 12. 7 m (50 ft) of new trimming line, loop it into two equal lengths. Insert each end of the line through one of the two holes in the inner reel (Fig. Insert the ends of the line through the eyelets in the outer spool (Fig. [. . . ] Any replacement part that is equivalent in performance or durability may be used in non-warranty maintenance or repair and will not reduce the warranty obligations of the manufacturer. The following components are included in the emission related warranty of the engine, air filter, carburetor, primer, fuel lines, fuel pick up/fuel filter, ignition module, spark plug and muffler. · · · · · · · · · If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should call 1-800-345-8746. · · 27 Limited Two-Year Warranty RYOBI AMERICA CORP. 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. [. . . ]