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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS

Fig. 7

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. 7).

Trimming Line

Line Loading Hole

Eyelet

5. Insert the line into the locking hole (Fig. 10). Do not

push the line more than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) into the
line locking hole. When inserted correctly the line 
will form a small loop (Fig. 10).

LINE INSTALLATION FOR THE SPEEDSPOOL

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Always use genuine Ryobi 0.080 inch (2.03 mm) 
replacement line. Line other than specified may make
the engine overheat or fail.

WARNING:

Never use metal-reinforced line,

wire, or rope, etc. These can break off and
become a dangerous projectile. 

There are two methods to replace the SpeedSpool

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trimming line.

• Wind the inner reel with new line

• Install a prewound inner reel

Winding the Inner Reel With New Line
NOTE:

It Is unnecessary to remove the bump knob to
install new trimming line.

1. Cut two pieces of 0.080 inch (2.03 mm) trimming

line, 10 feet (3 m) long.

WARNING:

Always use the correct line

length when installing trimming line on the
unit. The line may not release properly if the
line is too long.

2. Hold the outer spool and turn the inner reel 

counterclockwise to line up the arrows on the outer
spool and inner reel (Fig. 8).

3. Pull old line out of the line loading and line locking

holes (Figs. 9 and 10).

4. Insert a piece of trimming line into one of the two

eyelets in the outer spool. Push it up through the line
loading hole in the inner reel (Fig. 9). Do not bend the
line when inserting it into the eyelet.

Top View Of The SpeedSpool

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Outer Spool

Arrows

Inner Reel

Bump Knob

Fig. 8

Fig. 9

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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