Ryobi 768r manual Know Your Unit

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KNOW YOUR UNIT

As a trimmer;

•Cutting grass and light weeds.

•Edging

•Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc.

With Flailhead;

•Cutting weeds and light brush of up to 1/2 inch in diameter.

D-Handle

Shaft Housing

Cutting Attachment Shield

Gas Cap

On / Off Stop Control

Starter Rope Grip

Handgrip

Support Fitting

Throttle Control

Choke Lever

Air filter/muffler cover

Primer Bulb

Spark Plug

Cutting Attachment

Line Cutting Blade

Flail Head Assembly

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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 OperatingSave These Instruction Flail Head SafetyOther Safety Warnings Safety and International Symbols Symbol Meaning Safety Alert SymbolFor Service INFORMATION, Call Unleaded FuelKeep Hands Away from Blades HOT Surface WarningSharp Blade Choke Control 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 InstructionsStopping Instructions STARTING/STOPPING InstructionsStarting 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 Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover AIR Filter MaintenanceCleaning the Air Filter Carburetor Adjustment Reinstalling the Airfilter/Muffler CoverClean Air Filter Adjust Idle Speed ScrewCleaning and Storage T I O N TroubleshootingU S E Specifications EngineOwners Warranty Responsibilities Manufacturers Warranty CoverageREV. a 11/98