OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS

The correct angle for the cutting attachment is parallel to the ground.

Do not force the cutting attachment. Allow the tip of the line to do the cutting (especially along walls). Cutting with more than the tip will reduce cutting efficiency and may overload the motor.

Cut grass over 8 in. (200 mm.) by working from top to bottom in small increments to avoid premature line wear or motor drag.

Cut from right to left whenever possible. Cutting to the left improves the unit's cutting efficiency. Clippings are thrown away from the operator.

Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the cutting area at the desired height. Move either in a forward-backward or side-to-side motion. Cutting shorter lengths produces the best results.

Trim only when grass and weeds are dry.

The life of your cutting line is dependent upon;

Following the previous trimming techniques

What vegitation is being cut

Where it’s being cut

For example, the line will wear faster when trimming against a foundation wall as opposed to trimming around a tree.

DECORATIVE TRIMMING

Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around trees, posts, fences, etc.

Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a 30° angle to the ground (Fig. 18).

Fig. 18

EDGING - MODEL 725r ONLY

For edging with the cutting attachment on Model 725r lock the release button into the 90° edging hole or 180° edging hole (Fig. 14, Pg. 13).

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure about these procedures take your unit to an authorized service dealer.

WARNING: Never do maintenance or repairs with unit running. Always do maintenance and repairs on a cool unit. Disconnect spark plug wire to ensure the unit will not start.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

These required maintenance procedures should be performed at the frequency stated in the table. They should also be included as part of any seasonal tune-up.

FREQUENCY

MAINTENANCE REQUIRED

REFER TO:

 

 

 

Daily or Before

Fill fuel tank with correct oil and fuel fixture.

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Starting Engine

 

 

 

 

 

Every 10 Hours

Clean and re-oil air filter.

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Every 50 Hours

Check spark plug condition and gap.

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Ryobi 705r Maintenance and Repair Instructions, Tips for Best Trimming Results, Decorative Trimming, Maintenance Schedule