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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. The other manual
that came with your power tool, the parts manual, con-
tains 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 informa-
tion 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.
SpeedSpool
®
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 OF
THE US PATENTS. OTHER PATENTS PENDING.
I. California Emission Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
II. Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
B. Safety and International Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
C. Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
III. Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
A. Installing and Adjusting J-Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
B. Installing the Cutting Attchment Shield . . . . . . . . 8
IV. Oil and Fuel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
V. Starting/Stopping Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
VI. Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
A. Holding the Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
B. Adjusting Trimming Line Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
C. Tips for Best Trimming Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
D. Decorative Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
VII. Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . 12-16
A. Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
B. Line Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
C. Installing a Prewound Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
D. Cleaning the SpeedSpool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
E. Air Filter Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
F. Carburetor Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
G. Replacing the Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
VIII.Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
A. Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
B. Accessories and Replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . 17
IX. Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
X. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
XI. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22
CONTENTS OF CARTON
• Model 767rj Trimmer
∆ J-Handle and Hardware
∆ Cutting Attachment Shield and Hardware
• Bottle of 2-Cycle Oil
• Operator's Manual
• Parts Manual
• Product Registration Card
∆ These items may be in the hardware bag or
assembled on your unit.