Ryobi 768r manual Removing the Flail Head, Installing the Cutting Attachment

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

2.Align the blade driver hole with the locking rod slot and insert the locking rod into the blade driver hole (Fig. 11).

Cutting Attachment Shield

Locking Rod

Locking Rod Slot

Shaft Bushing Hole

Output Shaft

Locking Rod Slot

Fig. 11

3.Grip the sides of the Flail Head with the Adaptor facing your palm and the Flail Head top facing the unit. Screw the Flail Head clockwise onto the shaft (Fig. 12) until the Flail Head is on securely. Do not over tighten.

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury and damage to the unit, do not put the Flail head on facing the wrong direction.

Locking Rod

Output Shaft

Fig. 12

REMOVING THE FLAIL HEAD

To remove the Flail Head,

1.Align the blade driver hole with the locking rod slot and insert the locking rod into the blade driver hole, Fig. 12.

2.Grip the Flail Head, and turn counterclockwise.

Store the Flail Head components together to prevent loss.

INSTALLING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT

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

WARNING: The gear housing gets hot with use and can result in injury to the operator. When the unit is turned off it remains hot for a short time. Do not touch the gear housing until it has cooled.

1.Align the shaft bushing hole with the locking rod slot and insert the locking rod into the shaft bushing hole. (Fig. 13).

Cutting Attachment

Output Shaft Bushing

Shaft Bushing Hole

Locking Rod Slot Locking Rod

Fig. 13

2.While holding the locking rod, screw the cutting attachment clockwise onto the output shaft. Tighten securely.

3.Remove the locking rod.

WARNING: Inspect the output shaft bushing every time a cutting attachment is changed for cracks or damage. Replace any damaged output shaft bushings

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of ContentsSpark Arrestor California Emission RegulationsRead ALL Instructions Before Operating Symbol MeaningSafety Warnings for GAS Trimmers Rules for Safe OperationSave These Instruction Flail Head SafetyOther Safety Warnings Unleaded Fuel Safety and International SymbolsSymbol Meaning Safety Alert Symbol For Service INFORMATION, CallKeep Hands Away from Blades HOT Surface WarningSharp Blade Choke Control Know Your Unit Flail Head Parts Assembly InstructionsInstalling the Harness Assembling the Flail HeadRemoving the Cutting Attachment Installing the Flail HeadRemoving the Flail Head Installing the Cutting AttachmentOIL and Fuel Mixing Instructions OIL and Fuel InformationStopping Instructions STARTING/STOPPING InstructionsStarting Instructions Tips for Best Trimming Results Adjusting Trimming Line LengthOperating Instructions Holding the TrimmerDecorative Trimming Maintenance and Repair InstructionsMaintenance Schedule Frequency Maintenance Required Refer toWinding the Existing Inner Reel Line InstallationInstalling a Prewound Reel Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover AIR Filter MaintenanceCleaning the Air Filter Adjust Idle Speed Screw Carburetor AdjustmentReinstalling the Airfilter/Muffler Cover Clean Air FilterCleaning and Storage T I O N TroubleshootingU S E Engine SpecificationsManufacturers Warranty Coverage Owners Warranty Responsibilities11/98 REV. a