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MODEL 2075r GAS TRIMMER OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 in U.S. or 1-800-265-6778 in CANADA IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY...
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 areas be equipped with a spark arrestor, maintained in effective working order, or the engine be constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire.
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING • Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit. • Children and adolescents must not manipulate units, except for adolescents in training and under the supervision of a specialist.
• Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 30 feet (9.1 m) away from the unit during operation. • Do not operate the engine faster than the speed necessary to cut, trim or edge. Do not run the engine at high speed when not cutting.
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• “RUN” position (B). • THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY WARNING: Do not operate unit as a trimmer without string guard in place. Keep away from rotating cutter. • IGNITION SWITCH ON / START / RUN •...
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE LOOP HANDLE If the loop handle is not assembled on this model, use the following instructions: 1. Place the loop handle and bottom handle clamp on the boom shaft (Fig. 1). 2. Install, one at a time, the four (4) screws and four (4) hex nuts with a Phillips screwdriver.
32:1. Do not mix them directly in the engine fuel tank. See the table below for specific gas and oil mixing ratios. UNLEADED 1 U.S. GALLON (3.8 liters) 1 LITER MIXING RATIO - 32:1 RYOBI OIL 4.0 fl. oz. (118 ml) 30 ml...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING/STOPPING WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well-ventilated area outdoors. Carbon monoxide exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area. WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starting rope. To avoid serious personal injury, the operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ADJUSTING TRIMMING LINE LENGTH Your unit is equipped with a cutting head that allows the operator to release more trimming line without stopping the engine. To release additional line, lightly tap the cutting head on the ground (Fig. 11) while operating the unit at high speed.
NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE BUMP KNOB. The Correct Line to Use WARNING: Always use genuine Ryobi replacement line. Do not use metal-reinforced line. It is very important to use the correct size line. Use line with a diameter of 0.080 in (2.03 mm).
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 5. Repeat the procedure with the second eyelet and use the same amount of line as specified in Step 2. 6. Wind the inner reel counterclockwise until approximately four (4) inches of line remains outside of the eyelets in the outer spool (Fig.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: The inner reel must be completely dry before reinstalling it into the outer spool. Do not lubricate the inner reel or outer spool assembly. 4. Clean the shaft and the inner surface of the outer spool. To clean the shaft underneath the plunger, press down on the plunger (Fig.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 4. Apply enough clean motor oil to lightly coat the filter (Fig. 27). Fig. 27 5. Squeeze the filter to spread and remove excess oil (Fig. 28). 6. Reinstall the filter (Fig. 25) and air filter cover. NOTE: If the unit is operated without the carburetor/air filter cover assembled, you will VOID the warranty.
(0.655 mm) Fig. 30 CLEANING WARNING: Always turn off your trimmer before you clean or perform any maintenance on it. Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the unit. Do not use strong detergents on plastic housing or handle. They can be damaged by...
PROBLEM Engine will not start Fouled spark plug Engine will not idle Engine will not accelerate Engine lacks power or stalls when cutting Cutting head will not advance line Cutting line advances uncontrollably If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer. TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE Ignition switch is “OFF”...
CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and Ryobi Outdoor Products (ROP), is pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1995 and later lawn and garden equipment engine. In California, new lawn and garden...
RYOBI Operator’s Manual. This warranty does not apply to any damage to the RYOBI Product that is the result of improper maintenance or to any RYOBI Product that has been altered or modified so as to...
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