Ryobi 130rEB manual

130rEB Electric T rimmer / Edger / Blower OPERA TOR’S MANUAL FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 in U.S. or 1-800-265-6778 in CANADA www.ryobi.com IMPORT ANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AW A Y[...]

INTRODUCTION T ABLE OF CONTENTS 2 THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to-under- stand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instruct[...]

RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 3 The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by them- selves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prev[...]

RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 4 • Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for this unit. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety. • EXTENSION CORDS: Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an ex[...]

RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 5 • Stop and unplug the unit for maintenance, repair, or for changing the cutting attachment or other attachments. • Use only genuine Ryobi replacement parts and accessories for this unit. These are available from your authorized service dealer. Use of any non Ryobi parts or accessories could lead to serious injury to [...]

SAFETY AND INTERNA TIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger , warning, or caution. May [...]

RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 7 KNOW YOUR UNIT APPLICA TIONS As a trimmer; • Cutting grass and light weeds. • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. With Edger Add-On; • Edging along paths, driveways, rockeries, etc. With Sweeper/Blower Add-On • Cleaning driveways, porches, around walls, fences, etc. Hanger Height Adjustment Wheel Air I[...]

ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS 8 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 INSTALLING CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD WARNING: T o avoid injury , never operate the trimmer without the cutting attachment shield installed. If the trimmer is operated without it in place, you will VOID the warranty . 1. Place the cutting attachment shield onto the shaft housing above the clamp assembly (Fig. 3[...]

OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 9 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD WARNING: T o r educe the risk of electrical shock, this unit has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will requir e the use of a polarized extension cord. This unit plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way . If the plug does not fit fully into th[...]

OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 10 2. While firmly holding the add-on, push it straight into the Click-Link ® coupler (Fig. 8). NOTE: Aligning the release button with the guide recess will help installation (Fig. 8). 3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 9). CAUTION: Lock the release button in the primary hole and securely tighten the knob before op[...]

OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 11 Fig. 10 Fig. 11 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 if excess line is released. For best results, tap the Bump Head on bare ground or hard soil. If line release is attempted in tall grass, the en[...]

OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 12 DECORA TIVE 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. 12). HOLDING THE UNIT WITH EDGER ADD-ON WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protection to r educe t[...]

OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 13 OPERA TING TIPS WHEN USING SWEEPER/BLOWER • To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level(s), the use of hearing protection is required. • Operate power equipment only at reasonable hours – not early in the morning or late at night when people might be disturbed. Comply with time listed in local ord[...]

MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 14 Fig. 21 5. Check the indexing teeth on the inner reel and outer spool for wear (Fig. 21). If necessary, remove burrs or replace the reel and spool. Indexing Teeth 6. Take approximately 25 feet (7.6 m) of new 0.080 inch diameter trimming line, loop it into two equal lengths. Insert each end of the line through[...]

MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 15 Fig. 23 Fig. 24 Fig. 22 Fig. 25 9. Place the spring in the inner reel. Insert the ends of the line through the eyelets in the outer spool and place inner reel inside the outer spool (Fig. 25). Push the inner reel and outer spool together. While holding the inner reel and outer spool, grasp the ends and pull f[...]

MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 16 EDGER BLADE REPLACEMENT WARNING: T o avoid serious personal injury , always wear gloves while handling, removing or installing the blade. WARNING: The gear housing gets hot after long periods of use. T o avoid serious personal injury , do not touch the housing until it has cooled. 1. Line up the hole in outpu[...]

CLEANING AND STORAGE 17 INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS Inspect all extension cords periodically. Look closely for deterioration, cuts or cracks in the insulation. Inspect the connectors for damage. Replace cords if defective or damaged. STORAGE • Store the unit indoors, away from moisture and harmful substances such as fertilizers and solvents. • Stor[...]

SPECIFICA TIONS 18 Motor T ype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.C. 110 V olt Electric Operating RPM (both lines fully extended) Low Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD OR NINETY (90) DAYS FOR PRODUCTS USED FOR ANY COMMERCIAL PURPOSE. ACCORDINGLY, ANY SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE, ARE DISCLAIMED IN THEIR ENTIRETY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE APPROPRIATE TWO-YEAR OR [...]