Installing A Prewound Reel - Ryobi 2079r Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
7. Wind the lines in tight even layers, onto the reel
(Fig.15). 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.
NOTE: Failure to wind the line in the direction indicated
will cause the cutting attachment to operate
incorrectly.
Fig. 15
8. Insert the ends of the line into the two holding slots
and cut to the same length (Fig. 16).
Fig. 16
Holding Slots
9. Place the spring in the inner reel. Insert the ends of
the line through the eyelets in the outer spool and
place inner reel inside the outer spool (Fig. 17). Push
the inner reel and outer spool together. While holding
the inner reel and outer spool, grasp the ends and
pull firmly to release the line from the holding slots in
the spool.
NOTE: The spring must be assembled on the inner reel
before reassembling the cutting attachment.
10. Hold the inner reel in place and install the Bump
Knob™ by turning clockwise. Tighten securely.

Installing a Prewound Reel

1. Hold the outer spool with one hand and unscrew the
Bump Knob™ counterclockwise (Fig. 11). Inspect
the bolt inside the Bump Knob™ to make sure it
moves freely. Replace the Bump Knob™ if
damaged.
2. Remove the old inner reel from the outer spool
(Fig. 11)
3. Remove the spring from the old inner reel (Fig. 11).
4. Place the spring in the new inner reel (Fig. 11).
NOTE: The spring must be assembled on the inner reel
before reassembling the cutting attachment.
5. Insert the ends of the line through the eyelets in the
outer spool (Fig. 17).
6. Place the new inner reel inside the outer spool. Push
the inner reel and outer spool together. While holding
the inner reel and outer spool, grasp the ends and
pull firmly to release the line from the holding slots in
the spool.
7. Hold the inner reel in place and install the Bump
Knob™ by turning clockwise. Tighten securely.
Fig. 17
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