INTRODUCTION
2
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.
Bump Head™ is a trademark of Ryobi Outdoor
Products.
Click-Link
®
is a registered trademark of Ryobi
Outdoor Products.
SpeedSpool
®
is a registered trademark of Ryobi
Outdoor Products.
I.
California Emission Regulations . . . . . . . . 3
II.
Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
A. Safety and International Symbols . . . 5-6
III. Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
A. Installing the Loop Handle . . . . . . . . . 7
B. Installing the String Guard . . . . . . . . . . 7
IV. Oil and Fuel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
V.
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
A. Starting/Stopping Instructions . . . . . . . 9
B. Operating Click-Link System . . . . . . . 10
C. Adjusting Trimming Line Length . . . . . 11
D. Decorative Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
E. Edging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
VI. Maintenance and Repair Instructions .11-16
A. Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . 11
B. Line Installation for the SpeedSpool . .12
C. Winding the Existing Inner Reel with New
Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1. Releasing the Inner Reel . . . . . . . . 13
2. Cleaning the SpeedSpool . . . . . . . 13
D. Installing a Prewound Reel . . . . . . . . . 14
E. Air Filter Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
F. Carburetor Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 15
G. Replacing the Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . 16
H. Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
VII. Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
VII. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
IX. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
CONTENTS OF CARTON
This unit should consist of the following:
• Model 2075r Assembled with SpeedSpool
Cutting Head
• Loop Handle and Hardware
• Handle Bottom Clamp
• String Guard and Hardware
• 4 oz. Bottle of 2-Cycle Oil
• Operator's Manual and Parts Manual
• Owner’s Registration/Warranty Card
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
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.
THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR
MORE OF THE US PATENTS LISTED BELOW:
5,076,149; 4,901,682; 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.
Make sure this manual is carefully read and
understood before starting or operating this
equipment.
