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OPERATORS MANUAL Trimmer Plus
®
725rE
2-Cycle Gas Trimmer / Edger
OPERATORS MANUAL
FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 in U.S. or
1-800-265-6778 in CANADA
www.ryobi.com
IMPORTANT MANUAL
DO NOT THROW AWAY INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2
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 operators 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.
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 in the United States or
1-800-265-6778 in 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. OTHER PATENTS PENDING.
I.
California Emission Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
II.
Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
B. Safety and International Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
C. Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
III. Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
A. Installing and Adjusting J-Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
IV. Oil and Fuel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
V.
Starting/Stopping Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
VI. Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-15
A. Operating Click-Link System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
B. Holding the Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
C. Adjusting Trimming Line Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
D. Tips for Best Trimming Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
E. Decorative Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
F. Holding the Unit with Edger Add-On . . . . . . . . . . 14
G. Adjusting Edger Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
H. Tips for Best Edging Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
VII. Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . 15-22
A. Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
B. Line Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17
C. Installing a Prewound Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
D. Cleaning the SpeedSpool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
E. Edger Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
F. Air Filter Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
G. Carburetor Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
H. Replacing the Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
I. Accessories and Replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . 22
VIII. Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
A. Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
IX. Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
X.
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
XI. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-28
CONTENTS OF CARTON
This unit should consist of the following: Model 725r Trimmer
J-Handle and Hardware
Cutting Attachment Shield and Hardware LE720r Edger Add-On Locking Rod 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. CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS
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SPARK ARRESTOR
WARNING!
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S. Forest
Land and the states of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that
certain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-covered areas be equipped with a spark
arrestor, maintained in effective working order, or the engine be constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention
of fire. Check with your state or local authorities for regulations pertaining to these requirements. Failure to follow these
requirements could subject you to liability or a fine. This unit is not factory equipped with a spark arrestor. If these
items are required in your area, ask your LOCAL SERVICE dealer to install the Optional Accessory Part #180030 Spark
Arrestor Kit.
This unit meets the 1995 to 1998 California emissions regulations for small off-road engines. These units are identified by
the label on the engine of your product. A typical identification label is shown.
To ensure that your unit continues to meet these regulations, refer to the following information and instructions in this
operators manual.
Read the Operators Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning:
THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT
CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH
DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 IN U.S. OR 1-800-265-6778 in CANADA
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your
attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols,
and their explanations, deserve your careful attention
and understanding. The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or
warnings they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL
MEANING
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates
danger, warning, or caution. Attention is
required in order to avoid serious personal
injury. May be used in conjunction with
other symbols or pictographs.
NOTE:Advises you of information or instructions vital to
the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
DANGER:
Failure to obey a safety warning
will result in serious injury to yourself or to
others. Always follow the safety precautions
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
personal injury.
WARNING:
Failure to obey a safety warning
can result in injury to yourself and others.
Always follow the safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
personal injury.
CAUTION:
Failure to obey a safety warning
may result in property damage or personal
injury to yourself or to others. Always follow
the safety precautions to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and personal injury. RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING
Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and proper use of the unit.
Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Children and teens under the age of 15 must not use
the unit, except for teens guided by an adult.
Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts.
Check for fuel leaks. Make sure all fasteners are in
place and secure. Replace cutting attachment parts
that are cracked, chipped, or damaged in any way.
Make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed
and securely fastened. Be sure the cutting attachment
shield is properly attached, and positioned as recom-
mended. Failure to so can result in personal injury to
the operator and bystanders, as well as damage to the
unit.
Use only 0.080 inch (2.03 mm) diameter genuine Ryobi
replacement line. Never use metal-reinforced line,
wire, or rope, etc.. These can break off and become a
dangerous projectile.
Be aware of the risk of injury to the head, hands and
feet.
Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or
string which can be thrown or become entangled in
the cutting attachment. Clear the area of children,
bystanders, and pets. At a minimum, keep all children,
bystanders and pets outside a 50 feet (15 m.) radius;
there still may be a risk to bystanders from thrown
objects. Bystanders should be encouraged to wear
eye protection. If you are approached, stop the engine
and cutting attachment immediately.
Squeeze the throttle control and check that it returns
automatically to the idle position. Make all adjustments
or repairs before using unit.
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