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- Page 1 725rE 2-Cycle Gas Trimmer / Edger 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 2: Table Of Contents
A. Operating Click-Link System ....12 B. Holding the Trimmer ..... . . 13 C. -
Page 3: California Emission Regulations
CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS This unit meets the 1995 to 1998 California emissions regulations for small off-road engines. These units are identified by the label on the engine of your product. A typical identification label is shown. To ensure that your unit continues to meet these regulations, refer to the following information and instructions in this operator’s manual. -
Page 4: Important Safety Information
Failure to 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 • Stop and switch the engine to off for maintenance, repair, or for changing the cutting attachment or other attachments. • Use only genuine Ryobi replacement parts when servicing this unit. These parts are available from your authorized service dealer. Do not use parts, accessories or attachments not authorized by Ryobi for this unit.
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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 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SYMBOL MEANING • HOT SURFACE WARNING Do not touch a hot muffler or cylinder. You may get burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation. When turned off they remain hot for a short time. • SHARP BLADE WARNING: There is a sharp blade on the cutting attachment shield.
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Page 8: Know Your Unit
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 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. Handle Hardware Shaft Housing Cutting Attachment... -
Page 9: Assembly Instructions
INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE J-HANDLE 1. Place the J-handle between the top and middle clamp pieces (Fig. 1). (4) Screws Top Clamp Middle Clamp Bottom Clamp Nuts Fig. 1 2. While holding the three pieces together, install the four (4) screws through the top clamp and into middle clamp. -
Page 10: Oil And Fuel Information
UNLEADED GAS ® NOTE: Dispose of the old fuel/oil mix in accordance to with one 4 oz. (120 ml.) bottle of RYOBI 2 CYCLE OIL makes a 32:1 fuel/oil ratio. RYOBI 2 CYCLE OIL 1 US. GALLON + 4.0 FL. OZ. -
Page 11: Starting/Stopping Instructions
STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 6). The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting to avoid serious personal injury. Avoid serious personal injury, ensure any Add-On being used is installed correctly and secure before starting unit. -
Page 12: Operating Instructions
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Page 13: 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 14: 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 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOLDING THE UNIT WITH EDGER ADD-ON Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Figs. -
Page 15: Adjusting Edger Depth
ADJUSTING EDGER CUTTING DEPTH 1. Loosen the adjustment knob above the wheel (Fig 14). 2. Slide the wheel to the desired position. • Raising the wheel increases the cutting depth. • Lowering the wheel decreases the cutting depth. 3. Tighten the adjustment knob securely. Raising Fig. -
Page 16: Line Installation
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS LINE INSTALLATION FOR THE SPEEDSPOOL Always use genuine Ryobi 0.080 in. (2.03 mm.) replacement line. Larger line 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. -
Page 17: Installing A Prewound Reel
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 7. Repeat procedures 4-6 with the second piece of line. 8. Hold the outer spool. Wind the inner reel counterclockwise until approximately four (4) inches (102 mm.) of line remain (Fig. 20). NOTE: Do not wind the inner reel before installing the second piece of line. -
Page 18: Cleaning The Speedspool
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS ® Cleaning the SpeedSpool ® Cleaning the SpeedSpool may be necessary, • To remove jammed or excess line, ® • If the SpeedSpool becomes difficult to wind or does not operate correctly when bumping the head on the ground, 1. -
Page 19: Edger Blade Replacement
These parts are available from your authorized service dealer. Do not use parts, accessories or attachments not authorized by Ryobi for this unit. Doing so could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit, and void your warranty. -
Page 20: Air Filter Maintenance
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean or do any maintenance on it. 1. Place the choke lever in the PARTIAL choke position (B). -
Page 21: Carburetor Adjustment
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 5. Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil (Fig. 35). Fig. 35 6. Replace the air filter in the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 32). NOTE: Operating the unit without the air filter and air filter/muffler cover assembly, will VOID the warranty. -
Page 22: Replacing The Spark Plug
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG Use a Champion RDJ7Y spark plug (or equivalent). The correct air gap is 0.020 inch (0.5 mm.). Remove the plug after every 50 hours of operation and check its condition. 1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool. Grasp the plug wire firmly and pull it from the spark plug. -
Page 23: Cleaning And Storage
CLEANING WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean or do any maintenance on it. Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the unit. Do not use strong detergents. Household cleaners that... -
Page 24: Troubleshooting Chart
ENGINE WILL NOT START C A U S E On/Off Stop Control is in OFF position Empty fuel tank Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Engine flooded Old or improperly mixed fuel Fouled spark plug ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE C A U S E Air Filter is Plugged Old or improperly mixed fuel Improper carburetor adjustment... -
Page 25: Specifications
Operating RPM (Trimmer) ........ - Page 26 NOTES...
- Page 27 • In order to file a claim, go to your nearest Authorized Ryobi Service Center. Warranty services or repairs will be provided at all Authorized Ryobi Service Centers. • Any manufacturer approved replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repair of emission related parts and will be provided without charge to the owner.
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Page 28: 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...