Ryobi Outdoor Trimmer manual Thank YOU, Product REFERENCES, Illustrations Specifications

THANK YOU

Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator's manual provides you with easy-to-under- stand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. The other manual that came with your power tool, the parts manual, contains all the information that you need to order parts.

PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND

SPECIFICATIONS

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.

Copyright @1998 Ryobi Outdoor Products, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Click-Link ® is a registered trademark of Ryobi Outdoor Products.

Bump Head TM is a trademark of Ryobi Outdoor Products.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Service on this unit both within and after the warranty :}eriod should be performed only by an authorized and approved service dealer.

Dial:

1-800-345-8746 in the United States or 1-800-265-6778 in Canada

to obtain the listing of the authorized service dealer nearest you.

DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER.

NOTE:PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.

Make sure this manual is carefully read and understood before starting or operating this equipment.

THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE US PATENTS LISTED BELOW: 5,076,149; 4,901,682; 4,779,405; 4,651,422; 4,505,040; 4,463,498; 4,369,742; 4,342,236; 4,223,441; 2,125,688; D-249,012; D-239,329;

OTHER PATENTS PENDING.

	California Emission Regulations				3
I.
II.	Rules for Safe Operation				4-8
	A. Important	Safty Information			4-5
	B. Safety and International			Symbols	6-7
	C. Know Your Unit				8
III.	Oil and Fuel Information				9
IV.	Starting/Stopping		Instructions		10
V.	Operating Instructions				11-13
	A. Operating	the Click-Link		System	11
	B. Holding the Trimmer				12
	C. Adjusting	the D Handle		....................	12
	D. Adjusting	Trimming Line Length			12
	E. Tips for Best Trimming Results				13
	F. Decoritive Trimming				13
VI.	Maintenance	and Repair Instructions			13-18
	A. Maintenance		Schedule	....................	13
	B. Line Installation				14-15
	C. Installing a Prewound Reel				15
	D. Air Filter Maintenance				16
	E. Carburetor Adjustment			....................	17
	F. Replacing the Spark Plug				18
	G. Accessories/Replacement			parts	18
VII. Cleaning and Storage					19
VIII. Troubleshooting			Chart		20
IX. Specifications					21
X.	Warranty				23-24

CONTENTS OF CARTON

This carton should include the following:

•Model 2079rTrimmer

•Operator's Manual

•Parts Manual

•Product Registration Card

•Bottle of 2-Cycle Oil