Ryobi 768r manual REV. a, 11/98

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LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY

RYOBI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS 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.

Any part of the RYOBI Product manufactured or supplied by RYOBI and found in the reasonable judgement of RYOBI to be defective in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced by an authorized RYOBI service dealer without charge for parts and labor.

The RYOBI Product including any defective part must be returned to an authorized service dealer within the warranty period. The expense of delivering the RYOBI Product to the dealer for warranty work and the expense of returning it back to the owner after repair or replacement will be paid for by the owner. RYOBI’s responsibility in respect to claims is limited to making the required repairs or replacements and no claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale of any RYOBI Product. Proof of purchase will be required by the dealer to substantiate any warranty claim. All warranty work must be performed by an authorized RYOBI service dealer.

This warranty is limited to ninety (90) days from the date of original retail purchase for any RYOBI Product that is used for rental or commercial purposes, or any other income-producing purpose.

This warranty does not cover any RYOBI Product that has been subject to misuse, neglect, negligence, or accident, or that has been operated in any way contrary to the operating instructions as specified in the RYOBI Operator’s Manual. This warranty does not apply to any damage to the RYOBI Product that is the result of improper maintenance or to any RYOBI Product that has been altered or modified so as to adversely affect the product's operation, performance or durability or that has been altered or modified so as to change its intended use. The warranty does not extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by the use of parts or accessories which are either incompatible with the RYOBI Product or adversely affect its operation, performance or durability.

In addition, this warranty does not cover:

A.Tune-ups - Spark Plugs, Carburetor Adjustments, Filters

B.Wear items - Bump Knobs, Outer Spools, Cutting Line, Inner Reels, Starter Pulley, Starter Ropes, Drive Belts

RYOBI reserves the right to change or improve the design of any RYOBI Product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured.

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD OR NINETY (90) DAYS FOR PRODUCTS USED FOR ANY COMMERCIAL PURPOSE. ACCORDINGLY, ANY SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE, ARE DISCLAIMED IN THEIR ENTIRETY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE APPROPRIATE TWO-YEAR OR NINETY DAY WARRANTY PERIOD. RYOBI’S OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY, IS STRICTLY AND EXCLUSIVELY LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS, AND ROP DOES NOT ASSUME OR AUTHORIZE ANYONE TO ASSUME FOR THEM ANY OTHER OBLIGATION. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

RYOBI ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITEDTO EXPENSE OF RETURNING THE RYOBI PRODUCT TO AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER AND EXPENSE OF DELIVERING IT BACK TO THE OWNER, MECHANIC’S TRAVEL TIME, TELEPHONE OR TELEGRAM CHARGES, RENTAL OF A LIKE PRODUCT DURING THE TIME WARRANTY SERVICE IS BEING PERFORMED, TRAVEL, LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF TIME, OR INCONVENIENCE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

This warranty applies to all RYOBI Products manufactured by RYOBI and sold in the United States and Canada.

To locate your nearest service dealer dial 1-800-345-8746 in the United States or 1-800-265-6778 in Canada.

RYOBI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS

550 N. 54th Street

Chandler, AZ 85226 U.S.A.

RYOBI CANADA INC.

275 Industrial Rd

Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6K2 CANADA

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

FOR QUESTIONS CALL 1-800-345-8746 IN U.S.

OR 1-800-265-6778 IN CANADA

OPERATOR’S MANUAL PART NO. 182208

REV. A (7825)

PRINTED IN U.S.A.

11/98

 

 

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionCalifornia Emission Regulations Spark ArrestorSymbol Meaning Safety Warnings for GAS TrimmersRules for Safe Operation Read ALL Instructions Before OperatingFlail Head Safety Other Safety WarningsSave These Instruction Safety and International Symbols Symbol Meaning Safety Alert SymbolFor Service INFORMATION, Call Unleaded FuelHOT Surface Warning Sharp Blade Choke ControlKeep Hands Away from Blades Know Your Unit Assembly Instructions Installing the HarnessAssembling the Flail Head Flail Head PartsInstalling the Flail Head Removing the Cutting AttachmentInstalling the Cutting Attachment Removing the Flail HeadOIL and Fuel Information OIL and Fuel Mixing InstructionsSTARTING/STOPPING Instructions Starting InstructionsStopping Instructions Adjusting Trimming Line Length Operating InstructionsHolding the Trimmer Tips for Best Trimming ResultsMaintenance and Repair Instructions Maintenance ScheduleFrequency Maintenance Required Refer to Decorative TrimmingLine Installation Winding the Existing Inner ReelInstalling a Prewound Reel AIR Filter Maintenance Cleaning the Air FilterRemoving the Air Filter/Muffler Cover Carburetor Adjustment Reinstalling the Airfilter/Muffler CoverClean Air Filter Adjust Idle Speed ScrewCleaning and Storage Troubleshooting U S ET I O N Specifications EngineOwners Warranty Responsibilities Manufacturers Warranty CoverageREV. a 11/98