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- Page 1 705r – 725r 2-Cycle Gas Trimmer OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 in U.S. or 1-800-265-6778 in CANADA www.ryobi.com IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
III. Assembly Instructions ... . 9-10 A. Installing and Adjusting D-Handle (Model 705r) ....9 B. Installing and Adjusting J-Handle (Model 725r) . -
Page 3: California Emission Regulations
CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS This unit meets the 1995 to 1998 California emissions regulations for small off-road engines. These units are identified by the label on the engine of your product. A typical identification label is shown. To ensure that your unit continues to meet these regulations, refer to the following information and instructions in this operator’s manual. -
Page 4: Rules For Safe Operation
• Use only 0.080 in (2.03 mm) diameter genuine Ryobi replacement line. Never use metal-reinforced line, wire, or rope, etc.. These can break off and become a dangerous projectile. -
Page 5: While Operating
• Stop and switch the engine to off for maintenance, repair, or for changing the cutting attachment or other attachments. • Use only genuine Ryobi replacement parts when servicing this unit. These parts are available from your authorized service dealer. Do not use parts, accessories or attachments not authorized by Ryobi for this unit. -
Page 6: Save These Instructions
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS • Never store the unit, with fuel in the tank, inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. • Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting. Be sure to secure the unit while transporting. - Page 7 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION SYMBOL • THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY WARNING: Do not operate without the cutting attachment shield in place. Keep away from the rotating cutting attachment. • ON/OFF STOP CONTROL ON / START / RUN •...
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Page 8: Know Your Unit
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION KNOW YOUR UNIT D-handle (705r) Handle Harware Shaft Housing Cutting Attachment On/Off Stop Control Starter Rope Shaft Grip Throttle Control J-handle (725r) Power Head Click-Link (725r Only) Primer Bulb Line Cutting Blade Cutting Attachment Shield APPLICATION Use this unit for;... -
Page 9: Assembly Instructions
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING THE D-HANDLE - MODEL 705r 1. Push the D-handle down onto the shaft housing so that the handle slants to the powerhead (Fig. 1). The squared bolt hole in the handle is to the right. -
Page 10: Model 725R
3. Install the four (4) screws with a small Phillips screwdriver (Fig. 8). Cutting Attachment Shield Cutting Attachment WARNING: Never operate the trimmer without the cutting attachment shield in place to prevent serious personal injury. Fig. 7 Fig. 8 Screw... -
Page 11: Oil And Fuel Information
NOTE: Dispose of the old fuel/oil mix in Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil with unleaded gasoline in a separate gasoline mixed with one 4 oz. (120 ml.) bottle of RYOBI OIL makes a 32:1 fuel/oil ratio. UNLEADED RYOBI OIL 4.0 fl. oz. -
Page 12: Starting/Stopping Instructions
STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position when pulling the starter rope (Fig. 11). The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting to avoid serious personal injury. 1. Mix gas with oil. Fill fuel tank with fuel/oil mixture. -
Page 13: Operating Instructions
Snowthrower ....ST720r Straight Shaft Trimmer ... . . SS725r Sweeper/Blower ....SB720r Tree Pruner . -
Page 14: Holding The Trimmer
(Fig. 17) while operating the trimmer at high speed. NOTE: Always keep the trimming line fully Model 705r Each time the head is bumped, about 1 in. (25.4 mm.) of trimming line is released. A blade in the cutting attachment shield will cut the line to the proper length if excess line is released. -
Page 15: Tips For Best Trimming Results
Cutting to the left improves the unit's cutting efficiency. Clippings are thrown away from the operator. • Slowly move the trimmer into and out of the cutting area at the desired height. Move either in a forward-backward or side-to-side motion. Cutting shorter lengths produces the best results. -
Page 16: Line Installation For The Speedspool
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS LINE INSTALLATION FOR THE SPEEDSPOOL ® Always use genuine Ryobi 0.080 in. (2.03 mm.) replacement line. Larger line may make the motor overheat or fail. WARNING: Do not use metal reinforced line. There are two methods to replace the SpeedSpool®... -
Page 17: Installing A Prewound Reel
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 23 9. If winding the line becomes difficult or the line jams, pull the ends of the line from the spool. Continue winding the inner reel counterclockwise (Fig. 24). Fig. 24 Installing a Prewound Inner reel 1. -
Page 18: Air Filter/Muffler Cover Removal And Installation
Air filter/Muffler cover and tighten. Do not over tighten. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean or do any maintenance on it. PARTIAL choke position (B) (Fig. 30) to remove the Air filter/Muffler cover. -
Page 19: Air Filter Maintenance
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean or do any maintenance on it. Clean and re-oil the air filter every 10 hours of operation. -
Page 20: Carburetor Adjustment
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT The factory carefully calibrated the carburetor. It seldom needs further adjustment. Careless adjustments can seriously damage your unit. An authorized service dealer must make carburetor adjustments. Check Fuel Mixture Old and/or improperly mixed fuel is usually the reason for the unit not running properly. -
Page 21: Replacing The Spark Plug
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS REPLACING THE SPARK PLUG Use a Champion RDJ7Y spark plug (or equivalent). The correct air gap is 0.020 in. (0.5 mm.). Remove the plug after every 50 hours of operation and check its condition. 1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool. Grasp the plug wire firmly and pull it from the spark plug. -
Page 22: Long Term Storage
CLEANING AND STORAGE CLEANING WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your trimmer off and allow it to cool before you clean or do any maintenance on it. Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the unit. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting Chart
PROBLEM Engine will not start Engine will not idle Low idle speed Engine will not accelerate Engine lacks power or stalls when cutting Cutting head will not advance line Cutting line advances uncontrollably TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE Ignition switch is OFF Empty fuel tank Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Engine flooded... -
Page 24: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE Engine Type ........... . . Air-Cooled, 2-Cycle Stroke . -
Page 25: California Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights And Obligations
CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The California Air Resources Board and Ryobi Outdoor Products (ROP), are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1995 and later small off-road engine. In California, new small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. -
Page 26: Limited Two-Year Warranty
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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