Installing The String Guard Model 137R; Operating Instructions; Connecting The Cord; Starting The Trimmer - Ryobi 105r, 132r, 137r Operator's Manual

If the string guard on your unit is not
installed, use the following instructions.
INSTALLING THE STRING GUARD -
MODEL 137r
WARNING: To avoid serious personal
injury, never operate the trimmer
without the string guard in place.
1. Slide the string guard onto the guard mount
above the string head assembly. Align the
screw holes in the string guard with the
screw holes in the string assembly (Fig. 6).
This trimmer has been designed and built to
withstand normal use. It will provide many hours
of service provided the operating instructions
are closely followed.
WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing,
foot and body protection to reduce the
risk of injury when operating this unit.

CONNECTING THE CORD

1. Use the cord hook when you connect the
extension cord to the power cord to prevent
disconnection (Fig. 9). Use only an outdoor-
approved extension cord as specified in the
SAFETY WARNINGS section.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Fig. 6

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Fig. 9
2. Place the three hex nuts into the recessed
holes on top of the guard (Fig. 7).
3. Install the screws into the holes from the
bottom of the guard (Fig. 8).

STARTING THE TRIMMER

Squeeze the trigger to start the trimmer.
STOPPING THE TRIMMER
Release the trigger to stop the trimmer.

HOLDING THE TRIMMER

While operating unit, hold the trimmer as shown
in Fig. 10.
Fig. 10
Fig. 7
Fig. 8