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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

If the string guard on your unit is not
installed, use the following instructions.

INSTALLING THE STRING GUARD -

MODEL 137r

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal

injury, never operate the trimmer
without the string guard in place. 

Fig. 6

1. Slide the string guard onto the guard mount

above the string head assembly. Align the
screw holes in the string guard with the
screw holes in the string assembly (Fig. 6).

2. Place the three hex nuts into the recessed

holes on top of the guard (Fig. 7).

Fig. 7

3. Install the screws into the holes from the

bottom 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 closely followed.

WARNING:

Always wear eye, hearing,

foot and body protection to reduce the
risk of injury when operating this unit.

CONNECTING THE CORD

1. Use the cord hook when you connect the

extension cord to the power cord to prevent
disconnection (Fig. 9). Use only an outdoor-
approved extension cord as specified in the

SAFETY WARNINGS

section.

Fig. 9

STARTING THE TRIMMER

Squeeze the trigger to start the trimmer.

STOPPING THE TRIMMER

Release the trigger to stop the trimmer.

HOLDING THE TRIMMER

While operating unit, hold the trimmer as shown
in Fig. 10.

Fig. 10

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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