Ryobi 700r manual Introduction, Table of Contents

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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-understand 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.

Copyright© 1998 Ryobi Outdoor Products, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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:

1-800-345-8746in the United States or 1-800-265-6778in 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I.

California Emission Regulations . . .

. . .

. . 3

II.

Rules for Safe Operation

4-8

 

A. Important Safty Information . . . .

. . . .

4-6

 

B. Safety and International Symbols

. . .6-7

 

C. Know Your Unit

. .8

III.

Assembly Instructions

. . 9-10

 

A. Installing and Adjusting D-Handle . . . . 9

 

B. Installing Cutting Attachment Shield

. 10

IV.

Oil and Fuel Information

. . .

. 11

V.

Starting/Stopping Instructions . . . .

. . .

. 12

VI.

Operating Instructions

. 13-14

 

A. Holding the Trimmer

.13

 

B. Adjusting Trimming Line Length

. . . . .13

 

C. Tips for Best Trimming Results .

. . . .

.14

 

D. Decorative Trimming

.14

VII. Maintenance and Repair Instructions .14-20

 

A. Maintenance Schedule

. . .

. 14

 

B. Winding the Inner Reel with New Line

15

 

C. Installing a Prewound Reel

. . .

. 17

 

D. Air Filter Maintenance

. 17-18

 

E. Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover

17

 

F. Cleaning the Air Filter

. . .

. 18

 

G. Reinstalling the Air Filter/Muffler Cover 18

 

H. Carburetor Adjustment

. . .

. 19

 

I. Replacing the Spark Plug

. . .

. 20

 

J. Accessories and replacement parts .

. 20

VIII. Cleaning and Storage

. . .

. 21

IX.

Transporting

.21

X.

Troubleshooting Chart

. . .

. 22

XI.

Specifications

. . .

. 23

XII.

Warranty

. .26-27

CONTENTS OF CARTON

This unit should consist of the following:

Model 700r Trimmer

¤D-Handle and Hardware

¤Cutting Attachment Shield and Hardware

• Bottle of 2-Cycle Oil

• Operator's Manual

• Parts Manual

• Product Registration Card

¤These items may be in the hardware bag or assembled on your unit.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionCalifornia Emission Regulations Spark ArrestorSymbol Meaning Rules for Safe OperationWhile Operating For Service INFORMATION, Call Safety and International SymbolsSymbol Meaning Safety Alert Symbol Keep Bystanders Away Primer BulbChoke Control HOT Surface WarningSharp Blade Do not USE Blades Indicates OIL Full Choke position Partial Choke positionFuel Cap Know Your UnitApplication On/Off Stop ControlGrip Wing Nut Bolt Washer Assembly InstructionsInstalling and Adjusting the D-HANDLE Engine Screw Cutting Attachment Shield Installing the Cutting Attachment ShieldShaft Housing Cutting Attachment Shield OIL and Fuel Information Using Blended FuelsUsing Fuel Additives OIL and Fuel Mixing InstructionsChoke Lever Primer Bulb STARTING/STOPPING InstructionsPartial Choke Position B Full Choke Run Position a Starter Rope Throttle ControlHolding the Trimmer Adjusting Trimming Line Length Operating InstructionsFrequency Maintenance Required Refer to Maintenance and Repair InstructionsMaintenance Schedule Tips for Best Trimming ResultsLine Installation Winding the Existing Inner ReelMaintenance and Repair Instructions Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover Installing a Prewound ReelAIR Filter Maintenance Choke Lever Partial Choke Position B ScrewsAir Filter Cleaning the Air FilterReinstalling the Air filter/Muffler Cover Adjust Idle Speed Screw Carburetor AdjustmentClean Air Filter Check Fuel Mixture110-120 in.lb .3-13.5 Nm ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT PartsReplacing the Spark Plug 020Storage Cleaning and StorageCleaning Long Term StorageTroubleshooting Problem Cause ActionDrive Shaft & String Head SpecificationsEngine Page Owners Warranty Responsibilities Ryobi Outdoor Products Ryobi Canada INC