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INTRODUCTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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THANK YOU

Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern
outdoor power tool will 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-under-
stand operating instructions. Read the whole manual
and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor
power tool in top operating condition. The parts list at
the end of this manual contains all 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© 1999 Ryobi Outdoor Products, Inc. 
All Rights Reserved.

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

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

or 

www.ryobi.com

on the world wide

web for authorized service dealers in the United States

Or

• 1-800-265-6778

in Canada to obtain the listing of the

authorized service dealer nearest you.

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.

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

THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE 
US PATENTS, OTHER PATENTS PENDING. 

I.

Rules for Safe Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
A. Important Safety Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
B. Safety and International Symbols  . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
C. Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

II.

Operating Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
A. Operating the Click-Link System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
B. Holding the Trimmer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
C. Adjusting Trimming Line Length  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
D. Tips for Best Trimming Results  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
E. Decorative Trimming  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

III. Maintenance and Repair Instructions  . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

A. Line Installation for the SpeedSpool  . . . . . . . . . . . 8
B. Installing a Prewound Reel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
C. Cleaning the SpeedSpool  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
D. SpeedSpool Replacement Parts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
E. Cleaning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
F. Storage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

IV. Troubleshooting Chart  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

V.

Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

VI. Parts List  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

VII. Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

CONTENTS OF CARTON 

SS725r Straight Shaft Trimmer Add-On

Hanger

Operator's Manual with Parts List

Product Registration Card

WARNING!

Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can
result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.

FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 IN U.S. OR 1-800-265-6778 in CANADA

WARNING:

The operation of any power tool can cause foreign objects to be thrown into your

eyes. This can lead to severe eye damage. Before commencing power tool operation, always
wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards, and a full
face shield when needed. 

Summary of Contents for SS725r

Page 1: ...SS725r Straight Shaft Trimmer Add On OPERATOR S MANUAL 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...

Page 2: ...u DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER NOTE PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE Make sure this manual is carefully read and understood before starting or operating this equipment...

Page 3: ...An undersized cord set will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating See the operator s manual for the unit that will power this add on for the recommended cord size Ins...

Page 4: ...aged parts Stop the unit IMMEDIATELY if you feel excessive vibration Vibration is a sign of trouble Inspect thoroughly for loose nuts bolts or damage before continuing Repair or replace affected parts...

Page 5: ...m from the operating area THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY WARNING Do not operate without the cutting attachment shield in place Keep away from the rotating cutting attachmen...

Page 6: ...ig 2 3 While firmly holding the upper shaft housing pull the cutting attachment or add on straight out of the Click Link coupler Installing the Add Ons WARNING To avoid serious personal injury shut un...

Page 7: ...he right improves the unit s cutting efficiency Clippings are thrown away from the operator Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the cutting area at the desired height Move either in a forward back...

Page 8: ...rous projectile There are two methods to replace the SpeedSpool trimming line Wind the inner reel with new line Install a prewound inner reel Winding the Inner Reel With New Line NOTE It Is unnecessar...

Page 9: ...asp the ends and pull firmly to release the line from the holding slots in the inner reel Fig 13 Releasing the Inner Reel If the SpeedSpool does not release line correctly pull the ends of the line fi...

Page 10: ...own on the plunger Fig 18 Remove any dirt or debris from the shaft Fig 16 Fig 18 Fig 17 CLEANING THE SPEEDSPOOL Cleaning the SpeedSpool may be necessary To remove jammed or excess line If the SpeedSpo...

Page 11: ...uter spool Line welded Disassemble remove the welded section and rewind the line Line twisted when refilled Disassemble and rewind the line Not enough line is exposed Push the Bump Knob and pull out l...

Page 12: ...81457 Outer Spool and Eyelet Assembly includes 11 11 181458 Retainer 12 181561 Thrust Washer 13 181459 Small Spring 14 181461 Slider 15 181532 E Clip 16 181531 Spring 17 181462 Plunger 18 181463 C Cli...

Page 13: ...NOTES 13...

Page 14: ...able judgement of RYOBI to be defective in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced by an authorized RYOBI service dealer without charge for parts and labor The RYOBI Product including any...

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