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 Introduction California Emission Regulations Spark Arrestor Symbol Meaning Safety Warnings for GAS TrimmersRules for Safe Operation Read ALL Instructions Before Operating Save These Instruction Flail Head SafetyOther Safety Warnings Safety and International Symbols Symbol Meaning Safety Alert SymbolFor Service INFORMATION, Call Unleaded Fuel Keep Hands Away from Blades HOT Surface WarningSharp Blade Choke Control Know Your Unit Assembly Instructions Installing the HarnessAssembling the Flail Head Flail Head Parts Installing the Flail Head Removing the Cutting Attachment Installing the Cutting Attachment Removing the Flail Head OIL and Fuel Information OIL and Fuel Mixing Instructions Stopping Instructions STARTING/STOPPING InstructionsStarting Instructions Adjusting Trimming Line Length Operating InstructionsHolding the Trimmer Tips for Best Trimming Results Maintenance and Repair Instructions Maintenance ScheduleFrequency Maintenance Required Refer to Decorative Trimming Line Installation Winding the Existing Inner Reel Installing 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 Screw Cleaning and Storage T I O N TroubleshootingU S E Specifications Engine Owners Warranty Responsibilities Manufacturers Warranty Coverage REV. a 11/98

Ryobi 768r manual Know Your Unit