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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

Fig. 28

Fig. 27

Fig. 26

Fig. 25

2. Remove the Bump Knob, foam seal, spring,

inner reel, and trimming line from the outer
spool (Fig. 25).

3. Remove any debris or grass from the knob,

spring, inner reel, and foam seal. Remove
any existing line from the inner reel before
cleaning. Wash the inner reel with warm
soapy water (Fig. 26).

NOTE:

The inner reel must be completely dry
before reinstalling it into the outer spool.
Do not lubricate the inner reel or outer
spool assembly.

4. Clean the shaft and the inner surface of the

outer spool. To clean the shaft underneath
the plunger, press down on the plunger
(Fig. 27). Remove any dirt and/or debris
from the shaft.

5. Install the inner reel, spring, foam seal, and

Bump Knob into the outer spool (Fig. 25).

6. Tighten the Bump Knob clockwise.

7. Install new line as described on pages

11 and 12.

INSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL

1. Insert the ends of the two trimming lines into

the eyelets in the outer spool (Fig. 28), then
grasp the ends and pull firmly to release the
line from the holding slots in the outer spool.

2. Hold the inner reel in place and install the

Bump Knob, spring and foam seal in the
counterclockwise direction. Line installation
is now complete.

Bump Knob

Foam Seal

Spring Assembly

Inner Reel

Inner Reel

Shaft

Summary of Contents for 105r, 132r, 137r

Page 1: ...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 OPERATOR S MANUAL Electric Trimmers 105r 132r 137r...

Page 2: ...2r 7 D Installing the String Guard Model 137r 8 III Operating Instructions 8 10 A Connecting the cord 8 B Starting the trimmer 8 C Holding the trimmer 8 D Operating two speed switch Models 132r and 13...

Page 3: ...MA type connector parallel blade U ground may also be used Extension cords are available from your local retailer Use only round jacketed extension cords approved for outdoor use THE PURPOSE OF SAFETY...

Page 4: ...oot or wearing open sandals Always wear sturdy rubber soled footwear The use of gloves ear hearing protection and long pants are recommended A nameplate on your unit indicates what voltage it uses Nev...

Page 5: ...ilament line that is not specifically designed for use with your model Keep trimmer clean of vegetation and other materials Always stop the unit when cutting is delayed or when walking from one cuttin...

Page 6: ...starting or operating this unit THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY WARNING Do not operate without guard in place Keep away from rotating cutter WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION...

Page 7: ...Handle 180 top of the boom to the correct operating position 3 Position the D Handle as desired and tighten the wing nut Fig 2 If the string guard on your unit is not installed use the following instr...

Page 8: ...ttom of the guard Fig 8 Fig 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This trimmer has been designed and built to withstand normal use It will provide many hours of service provided the operating instructions are clos...

Page 9: ...nt s operator s manual If the incorrect hole is used it could result in injury or damage to the unit Click Link Click Link Release Button Guide Recess Knob Primary Hole Upper Boom Lower Boom Release B...

Page 10: ...line is released For best results tap the head on bare ground or hard soil If line release is attempted in tall grass the motor may overheat Always keep the trimming line fully extended Line release b...

Page 11: ...lling the line out of the line loading or locking holes See Figs 18 and 19 for location of holes 1 Line up the arrow on the inner reel with the arrow on the outer spool Fig 17 NOTE Do not wind the inn...

Page 12: ...nterclockwise Fig 22 RELEASING THE INNER REEL If the speed spool does not operate correctly when bumping the head on the ground use the following instructions 1 Pull the ends of the line firmly away f...

Page 13: ...of the outer spool To clean the shaft underneath the plunger press down on the plunger Fig 27 Remove any dirt and or debris from the shaft 5 Install the inner reel spring foam seal and Bump Knob into...

Page 14: ...the plastic housing or handle They can be damaged by certain household cleaners that contain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon and by solvents such as kerosene Moisture can also cause a shock hazar...

Page 15: ...15 NOTES...

Page 16: ...ltered or modified so as to change its intended use The warranty does not extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by the use of parts or accessories which are either incompatible with the R...

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