Installing A Prewound Reel; Cleaning The Trimmer; Storage; Replacement Parts - Ryobi 140R Operator's Manual

3. Grasp the end and pull firmly to release the line from
the holding slot in the reel (Fig. 20).
4. While pushing the inner reel back into the outer spool,
snap on the cover of the Bump Head. Line installation
is now complete.
NOTE: Make sure the tabs on the cover are
snapped on completely with the slots on
the Bump Head. If the cover is not
installed properly, it can come apart dur-
ing operation.
Fig. 20

INSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL

1. Follow the instructions in THE CORRECT LINE TO
USE.
2. Follow the instructions in REMOVING THE EXISTING
REEL.
3. Follow the instructions in REINSTALLING THE REEL.
CLEANING THE UNIT
1. Keep the air vents free of obstructions (See Fig. 9 on
page 7).
2. Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic hous-
ing or the handle. They can be damaged by certain
household cleaners that contain aromatic oils such as
pine and lemon, and by solvents such as kerosene.
Moisture can also cause a shock hazard. Wipe off any
moisture with a soft cloth.

STORAGE

Clean the unit thoroughly before storing it. Always store
the unit on the wall station, which should be located in a
cool, dry, well-ventilated area, out of the reach of children.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

PREWOUND REEL ....................................................180292
GUARD ASSEMBLY ..................................................180408
D-HANDLE ................................................................145819
D-HANDLE HARDWARE ..........................................153523
CHARGER ................................................................180409
WALL STATION..........................................................180412
6-VOLT BATTERY ......................................................180410
BATTERY DOOR ..................................................180411

SPECIFICATIONS

BATTERY, MOTOR & CUTTING HEAD
Motor ........................................6 Volts - DC
Battery ......................................6 Volts - Sealed Lead Acid
Outer Housing ..........................Aluminum Tube
Cutting Head ............................Bump Line Releaser
Trimming Line Diameter............0.065 in. (1.65 mm)
Cutting Path Diameter ..............8 in. (203 mm)
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