Ryobi 725rE Operator's Manual page 13

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. 15).
Fig, 15
HOLDING THE UNIT WITH EDGER ADD-ON
d_ WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot
and body protection to reduce the risk of
injury when operating this unit.
Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position
(Figs. 16). Check for the following:
• The operator is wearing eye protection and proper
clothing.
• The right arm is slightly bent, and the hand is holding
the shaft grip.
• The left arm is straight, and the hand is holding the
handle.
• The unit is at waist level.
• The edger wheel adjusted for proper cut depth and
edger positioned as shown in Fig. 16.
ADJUSTING EDGER CUTTING DEPTH
1. Loosen the adjustment knob above the wheel
(Fig 17).
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.
Depth Adjustment Knob
Raising
t
!
Lowering
........ Fig. 17
TIPS FOR BEST EDGING RESULTS
• Keep the cutting attachment perpendicular to the
ground.
• Do not force the edger. Edge the first time at a lower
depth, then do the area again with a deeper setting.
• Walk the edger at a slow, even pace
• Check the blade condition, as it wears it becomes
smaller, reducing the cutting depth performance.
Replace with a new blade as required.
HANGER
A plastic hanger (Fig. 18) comes attached to the end of
the add-on shaft housing. Use it to hang up the edger,
cutting attachment, or other add-on out of the way when
not in use. Push the release button on the shaft housing
and pull the hanger to remove. Align the hole in the
hanger with the release button on the shaft housing and
push on to install.
Fig. 18 ------
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