User manual RYOBI 975R

[. . . ] 975r OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 975r IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY 1 INTRODUCTION THANK YOU Thank you for purchasing this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool has been designed to provide you with many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. [. . . ] They should also be included as part of any seasonal tune-up. FREQUENCY Daily or Before Starting Engine Every 10 Hours Every 25 Hours Every 50 Hours Check oil level. Fill fuel tank. MAINTENANCE REQUIRED REFER TO: Pages 7-8 Page 8 Pages 7-8 Page 15 Pages 7-8 Page 19 Page 19-20 Page 18 Change oil after initial use. Check spark arrester screen. LINE INSTALLATION FOR THE SPEED SPOOLTM The trimming line in the speed spool may be replaced by two different methods: · Winding the existing inner reel with new line · Installing a prewound inner reel Winding the Existing Inner Reel with New Line NOTE: Before installing new trimming line onto the existing inner reel, remove any old line from the speed spool by pulling the line out of the line exiting or locking holes (see Figs. Line up the arrow on the inner reel with the arrow on the outer spool (Fig. TOP VIEW OF SPEED SPOOL The Correct Line to Use WARNING Always use Ryobi replacement line. It is very important to use the correct size line. Line with a diameter of 0. 080 in (2. 03 mm) for Model 975r. The engine may overheat and fail if you use a larger line. Arrow Outer Spool Arrow Inner Reel Bump Knob Fig. 19 12 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) IMPORTANT! Always use the correct line length when installing trimming line on the unit. If longer line is used than specified in this manual, the line may not release properly. Ryobi premeasured replacement line is recommended. See "Replacement Parts" for part numbers. Insert 10 feet (2. 5 m) of trimming line straight into one of the two eyelets and push it up through the line exiting hole in the inner reel (Fig. Do not bend the line when inserting it into the eyelet. Pull the line away from the spool until the line is tight against the inner reel (Fig. Repeat the procedure with the second eyelet and use the same amount of line as specified in step 2 on page 13. Wind the inner reel counterclockwise until approximately four (4) inches of line remains outside of the eyelets in the outer spool (Fig. Insert the line into the locking hole no more than 1/2 inch (12. 7 mm) (Fig. Do not push the line too far into the inner reel. A small loop is formed when the line is inserted correctly (Fig. If winding the line becomes difficult or the line jams, pull the ends of the line away from the spool and continue winding the inner reel counterclockwise (Fig. 24 13 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) Installing a Prewound Reel 1. [. . . ] This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser only and commences on the date of original retail purchase. Any part of the RYOBI Product manufactured or supplied by RYOBI and found in the reasonable judgement of RYOBI to be defective in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced by an authorized RYOBI service dealer without charge for parts and labor. The RYOBI Product including any defective part must be returned to an authorized service dealer within the warranty period. The expense of delivering the RYOBI Product to the dealer for warranty work and the expense of returning it back to the owner after repair or replacement will be paid for by the owner. [. . . ]