Ryobi 768r manual HOT Surface Warning, Sharp Blade Choke Control, Keep Hands Away from Blades

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SYMBOL MEANING

THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY

WARNING: Do not operate without the cutting attachment shield in place. Keep away from the rotating cutting attachment.

ON/OFF STOP CONTROL

ON / START / RUN

ON/OFF STOP CONTROL

OFF OR STOP

HOT SURFACE WARNING

Do not touch a hot muffler or cylinder. You may get burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation. When turned off they remain hot for a short time.

SHARP BLADE

WARNING: Sharp blade on cutting attachment shield. To prevent serious injury, do not touch line cutting blade.

• CHOKE CONTROL

A. FULL CHOKE position.

B. PARTIAL CHOKE position.

C. RUN position

KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM BLADES

WARNING: MOVING BLADES CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY. Keep hands and body parts away from flail blades at all times while operating this unit.

WARNING: The operation of any power tool can cause foreign objects to be thrown into your eyes. This can lead to severe eye damage. Before commencing power tool operation, always wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards, and a full face shield when needed.

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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 OperationOther Safety Warnings Flail Head SafetySave These Instruction Unleaded Fuel Safety and International SymbolsSymbol Meaning Safety Alert Symbol For Service INFORMATION, CallSharp Blade Choke Control HOT Surface WarningKeep Hands Away from Blades 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 InformationStarting Instructions STARTING/STOPPING InstructionsStopping 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 Cleaning the Air Filter AIR Filter MaintenanceRemoving the Air Filter/Muffler Cover Adjust Idle Speed Screw Carburetor AdjustmentReinstalling the Airfilter/Muffler Cover Clean Air FilterCleaning and Storage U S E TroubleshootingT I O N Engine SpecificationsManufacturers Warranty Coverage Owners Warranty Responsibilities11/98 REV. a