Ryobi 766r manual Introduction, Table of Contents

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 Safety 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	. . .	. 15
	B. Winding the Inner Reel with New Line		16
	C. Installing a Prewound Reel	. . .	. 16
	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	. .25-26

CONTENTS OF CARTON

This unit should consist of the following:

•Model 766r Trimmer D-Handle and Hardware String Guard 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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