Ryobi 130rEB Trimmer User Manual


 
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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-under-
stand operating instructions. Read the whole manual
and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor
power tool in top operating condition.
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© 1999 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:
1-800-345-8746 or www.ryobi.com on the world wide
web for authorized service dealers in the United States
Or
• 1-800-265-6778 in Canada to obtain the listing of the
authorized service dealer nearest you.
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
US PATENTS, OTHER PATENTS PENDING.
I. Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
B. Safety and International Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
C. Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
II. Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
A. Adjusting D-Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
B. Installing Cutting Attachment Shield . . . . . . . . . . 8
III. Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
A. Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
B. Starting the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
C. Stopping the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
D. Operating the Two-Speed Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
E. Operating Click-Link System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
F. Holding the Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
G. Adjusting Trimming Line Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
H. Tips for Best Trimming Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
I. Decorative Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
J. Holding the Unit with Edger Add-On . . . . . . . . . . 12
K. Adjusting Edger Cutting Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
L. Tips for Best Edging Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
M.Holding the Unit with Sweeper/Blower Add-On . . 13
N. Operating Tips When Using Sweeper/Blower . . . 13
IV. Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . 14-16
A. Servicing of Double Insulated Units . . . . . . . . . . . 14
B. Line Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
C. Installing a Prewound Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
D. Edger Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
E. Accessories and Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . 16
V. Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
A. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
A. Inspect Extension Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
A. Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
VI. Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
VII. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
VIII.Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
CONTENTS OF CARTON
Model 130rEB Trimmer with D-Handle and
Cutting Attachment Shield
LE720r Edger Add-On
SB720r Sweeper/Blower Add-On
Locking Rod
Operator's Manual
Product Registration Card