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Ryobi 725rE Operator's Manual

Ryobi 725rE Operator's Manual

2-cycle gas trimmer/edger
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  • Page 2 B. Holding the Trimmer ....... C. Adjusting Trimming Line Length ....All Rights Reserved. D. Tips for Best Trimming Results ....Click-Unk _ is a registered trademark of Ryobi Outdoor E. Decorative Trimming ....... Products. F. Holding the Unit with Edger Add-On ..
  • Page 3 THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-covered...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. • Use only 0.080 inch (2.03 mm) diameter genuine Ryobi replacement line. Never use metal-reinforced line, • Wear heavy, long pants, boots, gloves and a Ion9 wire, chain, or rope, etc.
  • Page 5 Vibration is a sign of trouble. Inspect thoroughly for loose nuts, bolts or damage before • Use only genuine Ryobi replacement parts when continuing. Repair or replace affected parts as servicing this unit. These parts are available from necessary.
  • Page 6 SYMBOL MEANING • WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing boss. Wear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards and ear protection when operating this unit, • KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especlally...
  • Page 7 APPLICATIONS Other optional accessories may be used with the 725r. See list of add-ons on page 11J As a trimmer; • Cutting grass and light weeds. • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. With Edger Add-On; • Edging along paths, driveways, rockedes, etc. OnlOff Stop Control Fuel Cap Starter Rope Grip...

  • Page 8: Installing The Cutting Attachment Shield

    On some units, the J-handle may be preinstaUed and only require loosening the screws and adjusting the J-handle to the operator. Go to step 6 for adjusting the J-handle if preinstalled. INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE J-HANDLE Installing 1. Remove the screws, nuts, top and middle clamp pieces that were installed on the J-handle for ship- ping.
  • Page 9 NOTE: One gallon (3.8 liters) of unleaded gasoline mixed Definition of Blended Fuels with one 4 oz. (120 ml) bottle of RYOBI 2 CYCLE Today's fuels are often a blend of gasoline and oxy- OIL makes a 32:1 fuel/oil ratio.

  • Page 10: Starting Instructions

    STARTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well ventilated area outdoors. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined Start/On (I) area. WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 9), The operator and unit must be Stop/Off (O) in a stable position while starting to avoid...
  • Page 11 2• While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into OPERATING THE CLICK-LINK ® SYSTEM the Click-Link® coupler (Fig. 11). The Click-Link ® system enables the use of these NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess optional add-ons. will help installation (Fig.
  • Page 12 HOLDING THE TRIMMER Each time the head is bumped, about 1 inch (25.4 mm) of trimming line is released. A blade in the cutting attachment shield will cut the line to the proper length and body protection to reduce the risk of if excess line is released.
  • Page 13 DECORATIVE TRIMMING ADJUSTING EDGER CUTTING DEPTH Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing all Loosen the adjustment knob above the wheel vegetation around trees, posts, fences, etc. (Fig 17). Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is at 2. Slide the wheel to the desired position. a 30 °...

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    Pull old line out of the line loading and line locking holes (Figs. 20 and 21). Always use genuine Ryobi 0,080 in, (2.03 ram) replacement line. Larger line may make the engine Insert a piece of trimming line into one of the two overheat or fail.
  • Page 15 INSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL Pull the line from the outer spool until the line is tight against the inner reel (Fig. 22). 1. Turn the Bump Knob counterclockwise and remove the bump knob, spring, and foam seal (Fig. 25). Innm ..
  • Page 16 Clean the shaft and the inner surface of the outer Cleaning the SpeedSpool ® spool. To clean the shaft underneath the plunger, Cleaning the SpeedSpool ® may be necessary, press down on the plunger (Fig. 29). Remove any dirt • To remove jammed or excess line, or debris from the shaft.

  • Page 17: Edger Blade Replacement

    EDGER BLADE REPLACEMENT always wear gloves while handling, removing ARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, I 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 18: Air Filter Maintenance

    AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cover always turn your trimmer off and allow it to ARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, I onC°°lit.bef°re you clean or do any ma ntenance Place the choke lever in the PARTIAL choke Air Filter position (13), NOTE: The choke lever must be in the PARTIAL...
  • Page 19 If after checking the fuel mixture and cleaning the Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil air filter the engine still will not idle, adjust the idle speed (Fig. 39). screw as follows. Start the engine and let it run at a high idle for a minute to warm up.
  • Page 20 REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG CLEANING Use a Champion RDJ7Y spark plug (or equivalent). WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, The correct air gap is 0.020 inch (0.5 mm). Remove the always turn your trimmer off and allow it to plug after every 50 hours of operation and check its cool before you clean or do any maintenance condition.
  • Page 21 CAUSE ACTION Turn On/Off Stop Control to ON On/Off Stop Control is in OFF position Fill fuel tank with properly mixed fuel Empty fuel tank Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Press primer bulb fully and slowly 5-7 times Use starting procedure with choke lever in the Engine flooded RUN position, Pg.
  • Page 22 Engine Type ..............Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle Stroke ..............1.25 in. (31.75 mm) Displacement ..............1,9 cu in. (31 cc) Clutch Type ................ . Centrifugal Idle Speed RPM ..............2,800-3,600 Operating RPM (Trimmer) ............7,200-8,300 Ignition Type ................. Electronic Ignition Switch ......... ,......
  • Page 24 Inner Reels, Starter Pulley,Starter Ropes, Drive Belts C. MTD does not extend any warranty for products sold or RYOBI ® is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited. exported outside of the United States Of Amedca, its possessions and territodas, except those sold through...

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