Ryobi 780r Introduction, Table Of Contents, Thank You, Service Information, Contents Of Carton

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.

Click-Link® is a registered trademark of Ryobi Outdoor Products.

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		. . 4-9
	A. Important Safety Information . . .	.	. . .4-6
	B. Safety and International Symbols		. . .7-8
	C. Know Your Unit		. . . .9
III.	Assembly Instructions		10-14
	A. Installing and Adjusting J-Handle	.	. . .10
	B. Installing the Harness		. . .11
	C. Removing and Installing Cutting	. . . . . .
	Attachment Shield	.	. . . 11
	D. Remove the Cutting Attachment and . . .
	Install the Cutting Blade	.	.12-13
	E. Remove the Cutting Blade and
	Install the Cutting Attachment . .	. .	. . .14
IV.	Oil and Fuel Information	.	. . . 15
V.	Starting/Stopping Instructions . . . .	.	. . . 16
VI.	Operating Instructions		17-20
	A. Operating Click-Link System (790r)		. . .17
	B. Holding the Trimmer		. . .18
	C. Adjusting Trimming Line Length	. . . . .18
	D. Tips for Best Trimming Results .	. .	. . .19
	E. Decorative Trimming		. . .19
	F. Cutting Blade Operating Tips . . .	.	.19-20
VII. Maintenance and Repair Instructions .20-26
	A. Maintenance Schedule	.	. . . 20
	B. Line Installation		21-22
	C. Installing a Prewound Reel	.	. . . 23
	D. Air Filter Maintenance		23-24
	E. Air Filter/Muffler Cover Removal	. . . .23
	F. Cleaning the Air Filter	.	. . . 24
	G. Reinstalling the Air Filter/Muffler Cover 24
	H. Carburetor Adjustment	.	. . . 25
	I. Replacing the Spark Plug	.	. . . 26
	J. Accessories/Replacement parts .	.	. . . 26
VIII. Cleaning and Storage		.	. . . 27
X.	Troubleshooting Chart	.	. . . 28
XI.	Specifications	.	. . . 29
XII.	Warranty	.	.31-32

CONTENTS OF CARTON

This unit should consist of the following:

•Model 780r or Model 790r Trimmer/Brushcutter J-Handle and Hardware

Cutting Attachment Shield and Hardware Blade with Cover and Hardware

•Bottle of 2-Cycle Oil

•Operator's Manual

•Parts Manual

•Product Registration Card

•Locking Rod

•Shoulder Strap

These items may be in the hardware bag or assembled on your unit.

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