Table Of Contents; Contents Of Carton; Service Information - Ryobi 140R Operator's Manual

INTRODUCTION
THANK YOU
Thank you for purchasing this quality product. This mod-
ern power tool has been designed to provide many hours
of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving
device.
This manual has been prepared to provide you with com-
mon sense operating instructions and to ensure that you
will get maximum satisfaction. To keep your unit in top
operating condition, use the maintenance and service pro-
cedures in this manual.
PRODUCT REFERENCES,
ILLUSTRATIONS AND
SPECIFICATIONS
All information, illustrations and specifications in this man-
ual are based on the latest product information available at
the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes
at any time without notice.
Copyright © 1993 Ryobi Outdoor Products, Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
Bump Knob™ and Monoflail ® are trademarks of Ryobi
Outdoor Products, Inc.
Battery
Housing
Trigger

SERVICE INFORMATION

Service on this unit both within and after the warran-
ty period should be performed only by an authorized
and approved dealer.
Dial 1-800-345-8746 to obtain the listing of the
authorized service dealer nearest you.
DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER.
THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE OF THE
US PATENTS:
4,779,405;4,651,422;4,505,040;4,463,498; 4,223,441;2,125,668;
OTHER PATENTS PENDING.
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I. Safety Warnings ......................................................3-4
A. Pre-Operational Safety Warnings ..........................3
B. Battery Safety Warnings ........................................3
C. Charger Safety Warnings........................................3
D. Operational Safety Warnings ..................................4
E. Other Safety Warnings ............................................4
II. Assembly Instructions..............................................5-7
A. Assembling and Mounting the Wall Station ..........5
B.. Installing the D-Handle ..........................................5
C. Installing the String Guard ......................................6
D. Charging Instructions ..........................................6-7
E. Removing the Battery ............................................7
F. Battery Disposal ......................................................7
III. Operating Instructions..............................................8-9
A. Starting/Stopping the Trimmer................................8
B. Holding the Trimmer ..............................................8
C. Adjusting the Trimming Line Length ......................8
D. Decorative Trimming ..............................................9
E. Tips for Best Trimming Results ..............................9
IV. Maintenance and Repair Instructions ....................9-11
A. Installing a New Trimming Line..........................9-10
B. Installing a Prewound Reel ..................................11
C. Cleaning the Trimmer............................................11
D. Storage ................................................................11
V. Replacement Parts ....................................................11
VI. Specifications ............................................................11
VII. Troubleshooting ........................................................12
VIII. Warranty Statement ....................................Back page
Battery

CONTENTS OF CARTON

Door
This unit should consist of the following:
1. Battery housing
D-Handle 2. Motor assembly
3. Aluminum outer housing (boom)
The cardboard insert should contain:
1. Battery charger
The plastic bag should contain:
1. Wall station with three screws
2. Wall station clamp with one screw
3. Black D-handle with one bolt, washer and wing nut
4. String guard with two washers and screws
5. Operator's manual
6. Owner's registration card
String
Guard
CONTENTS
Motor
Assembly
Bump
Head