Ryobi 130rEB Operator's Manual
Ryobi 130rEB Operator's Manual

Ryobi 130rEB Operator's Manual

Electric trimmer / edger / blower

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130rEB
Electric Trimmer / Edger / Blower
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

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  • Page 1 130rEB Electric Trimmer / Edger / Blower 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: Table Of Contents

    E. Operating Click-Link System ....10 F. Holding the Trimmer ..... . . 11 G.
  • Page 3: Rules For Safe Operation

    RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by them- selves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    Failure to do so can result in personal injury to the operator and bystanders, as well as damage to the unit. • Use only 0.080 inch (2.03 mm) diameter genuine Ryobi replacement line. Never use metal-reinforced line, wire, or rope, etc.. These can break off and become a dangerous projectile.
  • Page 5: Save These Instructions

    • Use only genuine Ryobi replacement parts and accessories for this unit. These are available from your authorized service dealer. Use of any non Ryobi parts or accessories could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit, and void your warranty.
  • Page 6: Safety And International Symbols

    RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING •...
  • Page 7: Know Your Unit

    KNOW YOUR UNIT APPLICATIONS As a trimmer; • Cutting grass and light weeds. • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. With Edger Add-On; • Edging along paths, driveways, rockeries, etc. With Sweeper/Blower Add-On • Cleaning driveways, porches, around walls, fences, etc.
  • Page 8: Assembly Instructions

    Phillips screwdriver (Fig. 4). Tighten securely. Cutting Attachment Wing Nut WARNING: To avoid injury, never operate the trimmer without the cutting attachment shield installed. If the trimmer is operated without it in place, you will VOID the warranty. Shaft Housing Clamp Assembly Cutting...
  • Page 9: Operating Instructions

    Be in the operating position (Fig. 1). Squeeze the trigger to start the trimmer (Fig. 6). STOPPING THE UNIT Release the trigger to stop the trimmer. OPERATING THE TWO-SPEED SWITCH This unit is equipped with a two-speed switch; a powerful high speed for demanding yard work, and a precision low speed for light-duty yard work.
  • Page 10: Operating Click-Link System

    Snow Thrower (gas units only) ....ST720r Straight Shaft Trimmer ....SS725r Tree Pruner .
  • Page 11: Holding The Trimmer

    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- backward or side-to-side motion. Cutting shorter lengths produces the best results.
  • Page 12: Decorative Trimming

    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. 12). Fig. 12 HOLDING THE UNIT WITH EDGER ADD-ON WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit.
  • Page 13: Holding The Unit With Sweeper/Blower Add-On

    HOLDING THE UNIT WITH SWEEPER/BLOWER ADD-ON WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Figs. 15). Check for the following: •...
  • Page 14: Maintenance And Repair Instructions

    A double-insulated unit is marked with the words “DOUBLE INSULATION” or “DOUBLE INSULATED.” LINE INSTALLATION Always use genuine Ryobi 0.080 inch (2.03 mm.) replacement line. Line other than specified may make the motor overheat or fail. WARNING: To prevent serious personal injury, never use metal-reinforced line, wire, or rope, etc..
  • Page 15: Installing A Prewound Reel

    MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 22 7. Wind the lines in tight even layers, onto the reel (Fig. 23). Wind the line in the direction indicated on the inner reel. Place your index finger between the two lines to stop the lines from overlapping. Do not overlap the ends of the line.
  • Page 16: Edger Blade Replacement

    MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS EDGER BLADE REPLACEMENT WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always wear gloves while handling, removing or installing the blade. WARNING: The gear housing gets hot after long periods of use. To avoid serious personal injury, do not touch the housing until it has cooled.
  • Page 17: Cleaning And Storage

    CLEANING WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, be sure the unit is off and unplugged before cleaning or performing any maintenance on it. 1. Switch off the unit and disconnect it from the power source. 2. Use a small brush or the air discharge of a vacuum cleaner brush to keep the air vents free of obstructions.
  • Page 18: Specifications

    MOTOR Motor Type ..............A.C. 110 Volt Electric Operating RPM (both lines fully extended) Low Speed .
  • Page 19 NOTES...
  • Page 20: Warranty

    RYOBI Operator’s Manual. This warranty does not apply to any damage to the RYOBI Product that is the result of improper maintenance or to any RYOBI Product that has been altered or modified so as to...

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