OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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. 12).
Fig. 12
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.
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
WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, 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.
FREQUENCY | MAINTENANCE REQUIRED | REFER TO: |
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Before Starting Engine | Fill fuel tank with correct oil and fuel mixture. | Page 9 |
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Every 10 Hours | Clean and | Page 15 |
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Every 50 Hours | Check spark plug condition and gap. | Page 16 |
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LINE INSTALLATION FOR THE SPEEDSPOOL®
Always use genuine Ryobi 0.080 in. (2.03 mm.) replacement line. Larger line may make the engine overheat or fail.
WARNING: Never use
There are two methods to replace the SpeedSpool® trimming line.
•Wind the inner reel with new line
•Install a prewound inner reel
Winding the Inner Reel With New Line
NOTE: It Is unnecessary to remove the bump knob to install new trimming line.
1.Cut two pieces of 0.080 in. (2.03 mm.) trimming line, 10 feet (3 m.) long.
WARNING: Always use the correct line length when installing trimming line on the unit. The line may not release properly if the line is too long.
2.Hold the outer spool and turn the inner reel counterclockwise to line up the arrows on the outer spool and inner reel (Fig. 13).
Top View Of The | Arrows | |
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Outer Spool |
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Inner Reel 
Bump Knob
Fig. 13
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