Introduction, Table of Contents | Ryobi 768r specification

INTRODUCTION

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.

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Bump Head™ is a trademark of Ryobi Outdoor Products.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Service on this unit both within and after the warranty period 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.

I. California Emission Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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. Assembly Instructions	. 9-11
A. Installing the Harness	. . . . 9
B. Assembling the Flail Head	. 9-10
C. Removing the Cutting Attachment	. . . 10
D. Installing the Flail Head	10-11
E. Removing the Flail Head	. . . 11
F. Installing the Cutting Attachment	. . . 11

IV. Oil and Fuel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

V. Starting/Stopping Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

VI. Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15 A. Holding the Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 B. Adjusting Trimming Line Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 C. Tips for Best Trimming Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 D. Decorative Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 E. Operating the Flail Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 F. Flail Head Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

VII. Maintenance and Repair Instructions	15-20
A. Maintenance Schedule	. . 15
B. Line Installation	16-17
C. Installing a Prewound Reel	. . 17
D. Air Filter Maintenance	18-19
E. Carburetor Adjustment	. . 19
F. Replacing the Spark Plug	. . 20
G. Accessories/Replacement parts	. . 20

VIII. Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

IX. Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

X. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

XI. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-24

CONTENTS OF CARTON

This carton should include of the following:

•Model 768r Trimmer

•Operator's Manual

•Parts Manual

•Product Registration Card

•Bottle of 2-Cycle Oil

•Flail Head

•Locking Rod

Ryobi 768r manual Introduction, Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS