OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING THE CLICK-LINK®

SYSTEM - MODEL 790r

The model 790r Click-Link®system enables the use of these optional add-ons.

Blower/Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV720r Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GC720r Edger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LE720r Hedgetrimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HS720r Snowthrower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ST720r Straight Shaft Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . SS725r Sweeper/Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB720r Tree Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TP720r Turbo Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TB720r

WARNING: Read and understand operator’s manual for add-on prior to operation.

Removing the Cutting Attachment or Add-Ons:

1.Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 21).

2.Press and hold the release button (Fig. 21).

3.While firmly holding the upper shaft housing, pull the cutting attachment or add-on straight out of the Click-Link®coupler

(Fig. 22).

Installing the Cutting Attachment or Add-Ons:

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, shut unit off before removing or installing add-ons.

NOTE: To make installing or removing the add-on easier, place the unit on the ground or on a work bench.

1.Turn knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig.21).

Click-Link®Coupler

Release Button

Knob

Guide Recess

Fig. 21

2.While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the Click-Link®coupler (Fig. 22).

NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation (Fig. 21).

Click-Link®Coupler

Primary Hole

Release Button

Upper Shaft Housing Lower Shaft Housing

Fig. 22

3.Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 23).

CAUTION: Lock the release button in the primary hole and securely tighten the knob before operating this unit.

90˚ Edging Hole

Knob

180˚ Edging Hole

Fig. 23

CAUTION: The cutting attachment and add-ons with the Click-Link®system are to be used in the primary hole unless stated otherwise in the specific add-ons operator’s manual. Using the wrong hole could lead to personal injury, or damage to the unit.

NOTE: For edging with Click-Link®models, lock the release button of the cutting attachment into the 90° edging hole or the 180° edging hole (Fig. 23).

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Ryobi 780r Operating Instructions, Operating the CLICK-LINK, System Model 790r, Removing the Cutting Attachment or Add-Ons

780r specifications

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