Ryobi 705r, 725r manual Operating Instructions, Operating the CLICK-LINK

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING THE CLICK-LINK®

SYSTEM - MODEL 725r

The model 725r Click-Link®system enables the use of these optional add-ons.

Blower/Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV720r Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GC720r Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LE720r Hedgetrimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HS720r

Click-Link® Primary Hole

Upper Shaft

Snowthrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ST720r

Straight Shaft Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . SS725r

Sweeper/Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB720r

Tree Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TP720r

Turbo Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TB720r

Housing

Release Button

Lower Shaft

Housing

Fig. 13

WARNING: Read and understand operator’s manual for add-on prior to operation.

Installing an Add-On:

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, shut unit off before removing or installing add-ons.

To change from one add-on to another

NOTE: To make installing or removing the add-on easier, place the unit on the ground or on a work bench.

1. Loosen the knob counterclockwise (Fig. 12).

Click-Link®Release Button

Knob

Guide Recess

Fig. 12

2.While firmly holding the add-on, push straight into the Click-Link® shaft (Fig. 13).

NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation (Fig. 12).

CAUTION: Lock the release button in the primary hole and securely tighten the knob before operating this unit.

3.Tighten the knob securely clockwise (Fig. 14).

CAUTION: Add-ons, are to be used in the primary hole unless stated otherwise in the specific add-ons operator’s manual. Using the wrong hole could lead to personal injury, or damage to the unit.

90˚ Edging Hole

Knob

Washer

180˚ Edging Hole

Fig. 14

Removing an Add-On:

1.Loosen the knob counterclockwise (Fig. 12).

2.Press and hold the release button (Fig. 12).

3.While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the add-on straight out of the Click-Link® (Fig. 13).

Basic Trimming or Using Other RYOBI Add-Ons:

Lock the release button in the Primary Hole in the Click-Link® (Fig. 13).

Edging with the Cutting Attachment

Lock the release button in the 90˚ Edging Hole or the 180˚ Edging Hole in the

Click-Link® (Fig. 14).

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