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INTRODUCTION 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

THANK YOU

Thank you for purchasing this quality product. 
This modern outdoor power tool is designed to
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-understand operating instructions. Read the
entire manual and follow all of 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, contains all of 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
information available at the time of printing. We
reserve the right to make changes at any time
without notice.

Copyright © 1998 Ryobi Outdoor Products, Inc. 
All Rights Reserved.

Click-Link® is a registered trademark of Ryobi
Outdoor Products, Inc.

SpeedSpool® is a registered trademark of Ryobi
Outdoor Products, Inc.

NOTE:

PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE
REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE. 

I.

Safety Warnings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
A. Safety and International Symbols  . . . . .6

II.

Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
A. Installing the D-Handle  . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
B. Adjusting the D-Handle  . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
C. Installing the String Guard

Models 105r and 132r  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 137r  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

E. Operating the Click-Link System  . . . . . .9
F. Adjusting the trimming line length . . . . .10
G. Decorative trimming  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

IV.

Maintenance and Repair Instructions  .11-14
A. Line installation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
B. Winding the existing reel  . . . . . . . . . . .11
C. Cleaning the SpeedSpool

®

 . . . . . . . . .12

D. Installing a prewound reel  . . . . . . . . . .13
E. Cleaning the trimmer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

V.  Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

VI. Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

VII.  Notes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

VIII. Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Make sure this manual is carefully read and
understood before starting or operating this
equipment. 

CONTENTS OF CARTON 

This carton includes the following:

1. For completely assembled models:

• Trimmer

• Operator’s manual

• Owner’s registration card

2. For unassembled models - hardware pack 

containing:

• D-Handle and hardware

• String guard and screws 

• Operator's manual

• Owner’s registration card

THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE OF
THE US PATENTS: 5,076,149; 4,779,405; 4,651,422;
4,505,040; 4,463,498; 4,369,742; 4,342,236; 4,223,441;
2,125,688; D-249,012; D-239,329; OTHER PATENTS
PENDING.

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 and
1-800-265-6778 in Canada to obtain a listing
of the authorized service dealer nearest you.

Do not return the unit to the retailer.

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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