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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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2. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into

the Click-Link® coupler (Fig. 2).

NOTE:

Aligning the release button with the guide recess

will help the installation (Fig. 2).

3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 3).

CAUTION: 

Lock the release button in the 

primary hole and securely tighten the knob
before operating this unit.

OPERATING THE CLICK-LINK® SYSTEM

The Click-Link® system enables the use of these 
optional add-ons.

Blower/Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV720r

Cultivator  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GC720r

Hedge Trimmer (Gas units only)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . HS720r

Snow Thrower (Gas units only)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ST720r

Tree Pruner  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TP720r

Sweeper/Blower  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SB720r

Lawn Edger  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LE720r

Turbo Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TB720r

WARNING: 

Read and understand operator’s

manual for unit to be used with this add-on
prior to operation.

Removing the Add-Ons:

1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 1).

2. Press and hold the release button (Fig. 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 unit off before removing or installing
add-ons.

NOTE: 

To make installing or removing the add-on easier,

place the unit on the ground or on a work bench.

1. Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 1).

Click-Link

®

Coupler

Release Button

Guide

Recess

Knob

Lower Shaft

Housing

Release Button

Knob

CAUTION: 

The add-ons with the 

Click-Link® system are to be used in the 
primary hole unless stated otherwise in the
specific add-ons operator’s manual. Using
the wrong hole could lead to personal injury,
or damage to the unit.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Click-Link

®

Coupler

Primary Hole

Upper Shaft

Housing

Check Flex Shaft Engagement Prior to Using

1. Start the unit.

2. Briefly engage and release the trigger.

3. Check that add-on is operating.

4. If the add-on is not operating, remove add-on and

repeat steps for installing the add-on.

5. Recheck operation of add-on attachment.

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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