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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

2-Cycle Gas Trimmer

700r 

Summary of Contents for 700r

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 2 Cycle Gas Trimmer 700r ...

Page 2: ... this equipment 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 INTRODUCTION 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS I California Emission Regulations 3 II Rules for Safe Operation 4 8 A Important Safty Information 4 6 B Safety and International Symbols 6 ...

Page 3: ...tory equipped with a spark arrestor If these items are required in your area ask your LOCAL SERVICE dealer to install the Optional Accessory Part 180030 Spark Arrestor Kit FOR QUESTIONS CALL 1 800 345 8746 IN U S OR 1 800 265 6778 in CANADA California Proposition 65 Warning THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTH...

Page 4: ...amaged in any way Make sure the cutting attachment is properly installed and securely fastened Be sure the cutting attachment shield is properly attached and positioned as recommended Failure to so can result in personal injury to the operator and bystanders as well as damage to the unit Use only 0 080 in 2 03 mm diameter genuine Ryobi replacement line Never use metal reinforced line wire or rope ...

Page 5: ...djust the D handle to your size to provide the best grip Be sure the cutting attachment is not in contact with anything before starting the unit Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light Avoid accidental starting Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starter rope The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting See Starting Stopping Instructions Use the rig...

Page 6: ...an fresh unleaded fuel FOR SERVICE INFORMATION CALL USA 1 800 345 8746 CANADA 1 800 265 6778 OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS Never store the unit with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting Be sure to secure the unit while transporting Store the unit in a locked up and dry or high and dry place to prevent unauth...

Page 7: ...There is a sharp blade on the cutting attachment shield To prevent serious injury do not touch blade CHOKE CONTROL A FULL CHOKE position B PARTIAL CHOKE position C RUN position INDICATES OIL Refer to operator s manual for the proper type of oil DO NOT USE BLADES WARNING To prevent serious injury do not attach or operate the unit with any type of blade WARNING The operation of any power tool can ca...

Page 8: ...and light weeds Decorative trimming around trees fences etc Primer Bulb Air filter Muffler Cover Fuel Cap Throttle Control Power Head Choke Lever D handle Line Cutting Blade Cutting Attachment Shaft Housing Shaft Grip Spark Plug On Off Stop Control Cutting Attachment Shield Starter Rope ...

Page 9: ...ight Bolt Grip Wing Nut Washer Fig 3 Fig 1 Fig 2 2 Insert the shoulder bolt into the squared hole in the handle Place the washer on the bolt and screw the wing nut onto the bolt 3 Rotate the D handle to place the grip above the top of the shaft housing 4 While holding the unit in the operating position Fig 2 position the D handle to the location that provides you the best grip 5 Tighten the wing n...

Page 10: ...shield is in front of the cutting attachment Fig 4 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 10 2 Push the cutting attachment shield down to the top of the cutting attachment assembly Rotate the cutting attachment shield so that it points to the engine and the holes in the cutting attachment shield line up with the holes in the top of the cutting attachment assembly Fig 5 3 Install the four 4 screws with a small Phil...

Page 11: ...ose to use a blended fuel or its use is unavoidable follow recommended precautions Always use fresh fuel mix per your operator s manual Use the fuel additive STA BIL or an equivalent Always agitate the fuel mix before fueling the unit Drain the tank and run the engine dry before storing the unit Using Fuel Additives The use of fuel additive such as STA BIL Gas Stabilizer or an equivalent will inhi...

Page 12: ...o cool down by idling 2 Put the On Off Stop Control in the OFF position Fig 6 STARTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Avoid accidental starting Be in the starting position when pulling the starter rope Fig 8 The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting to avoid serious personal injury 1 Mix gas with oil Fill fuel tank with fuel oil mixture See Oil and Fuel Mixing Instructions Pg 11 2 Pu...

Page 13: ...cing the line into objects such as walls or fence posts ADJUSTING TRIMMING LINE LENGTH The Bump Head cutting attachment allows you to release trimming line without stopping the engine To release more line lightly tap the cutting attachment on the ground Fig 10 while operating the trimmer at high speed NOTE Always keep the trimming line fully extended Line release becomes more difficult as cutting ...

Page 14: ...being cut Where it s being cut For example the line will wear faster when trimming against a foundation wall as opposed to trimming around a tree Fig 11 DECORATIVE TRIMMING Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all vegetation around trees posts fences etc Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at a 30 angle to the ground Fig 11 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS NOTE So...

Page 15: ...inside the Bump Knob to make sure it moves freely Replace the Bump Knob if damaged NOTE A Bump Knob Part 153066 can be purchased from you local authorized dealer 4 Use a clean cloth to clean the the inner reel spring shaft and inner surface of the outer spool Fig 14 5 Check the indexing teeth on the inner reel and outer spool for wear Fig 15 If necessary remove burrs or replace the reel and spool ...

Page 16: ...inger between the two lines to stop the lines from overlapping Do not overlap the ends of the line NOTE Failure to wind the line in the direction indicated will cause the cutting attachment to operate incorrectly 8 Insert the ends of the line into the two holding slots Fig 18 Fig 17 Fig 18 Fig 19 Fig 16 6 Take approximately 25 feet 7 6 m of new 0 080 in 2 03 mm trimming line loop it into two equal...

Page 17: ... Reel 1 Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the Bump Knob counterclockwise Fig 12 Pg 15 Inspect the bolt inside the Bump Knob to make sure it moves freely Replace the Bump Knob if damaged 2 Remove the old inner reel from the outer spool Fig 13 Pg 15 3 Remove the spring from the old inner reel Fig 13 Pg 15 4 Place the spring in the new inner reel Insert the ends of the line through the e...

Page 18: ...4 Apply enough clean SAE 30 oil to lightly coat the filter Fig 23 5 Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil Fig 24 Air Filter 3 Wash the filter in detergent and water Fig 22 Rinse the filter thoroughly Squeeze out excess water Allow it to dry completely Cleaning the Air Filter WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean or ...

Page 19: ...NG The cutting attachment may be spinning during idle speed adjustments Wear protective clothing and observe all safety instructions to prevent serious personal injury If after checking the fuel mixture and cleaning the air filter the engine still will not idle adjust the idle speed screw as follows 1 Start the engine and let it run at a high idle for a minute to warm up 2 Release the throttle tri...

Page 20: ... cracked fouled or dirty spark plug Set the air gap at 0 020 in 0 5 mm using a feeler gauge Fig 26 CAUTION Do not sand blast scrape or clean electrodes Grit in the engine could damage the cylinder 4 Install a correctly gapped spark plug in the cylinder head Tighten by turning the 5 8 in socket clockwise until snug If using a torque wrench torque to 110 120 in lb 12 3 13 5 N m Do not over tighten A...

Page 21: ...ore the unit out of the reach of children LONG TERM STORAGE If the unit will be stored for an extended time use the following storage procedure 1 Drain all fuel from the fuel tank and drain into a container with the same 2 cycle fuel mixture Do not use fuel that has been stored for more than 60 days Dispose of the old fuel oil mix in accordance to Federal State and Local regulations 2 Start the en...

Page 22: ...n switch to ON Fill fuel tank Press primer bulb fully and slowly 5 7 times Use starting procedure with choke lever in the RUN position Pg 12 Drain fuel tank Add fresh fuel mixture Replace or clean the spark plug Replace or clean the air filter Drain fuel tank Add fresh fuel mixture Adjust per instruction Pg 19 Drain fuel tank Add fresh fuel mixture Take to an authorized service dealer for carburet...

Page 23: ...buretor Diaphragm All Position Starter Auto Rewind Muffler Baffled with Guard Throttle Manual Spring Return Fuel Tank Capacity 18 oz 530 ml Fuel Tank HD Polyethylene DRIVE SHAFT STRING HEAD Drive Shaft Housing Steel Tube Throttle Control Finger Tip Trigger Unit Weight No fuel with string cutting head string guard and loop handle 11 lbs 4 9 kg Cutting Mechanism Bump Head Shoulder Strap Optional Lin...

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Page 25: ...the engine or equipment is delivered to the retail purchaser The manufacturer warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the engine is free from defects in material and workmanship which cause the failure of a warranted part for a period of two years Repair or replacement of warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an Authorized Ryobi Service Center For t...

Page 26: ...ddition this warranty does not cover A Tune ups Spark Plugs Carburetor Adjustments Filters B Wear items Bump Knobs Outer Spools Cutting Line Inner Reels Starter Pulley Starter Ropes Drive Belts RYOBI reserves the right to change or improve the design of any RYOBI Product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ...

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