Ryobi 990r manual Installing The Line Spool, ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Continued, Blade Locating, Mark

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)

6.When assembling the brush blade, the blade edge should line up with the blade locating mark on the casting (Fig. 10). The brush blade should be within a blade thickness of the mark. If the blade isn't lined up correctly, refer to Fig. 7 for reassembly.

Blade Locating

Mark

Fig. 10

WARNING

Make sure the blade is flat against the washer after the lock nut is tightened. If the blade is off-center, the trimmer will be damaged by vibration, and the blade may fly off. Failure to obey this warning may cause injury to yourself or others.

INSTALLING THE LINE SPOOL

1.Install the blade guard over the brush blade. Insert the locking rod into the locking rod slot. Loosen the lock nut by turning it clockwise (Fig. 7).

2.Remove the lock nut, retaining washer and brush blade.

3.Make sure that you have all of the necessary parts to install the line spool (Fig. 6).

4.Insert the locking rod tool into the locking rod slot and place the washer on the shaft (Fig. 6). Screw the spool counterclockwise onto the shaft.

5.Install the line guard using three (3) screws (Fig. 6). Tighten the screws securely.

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