Ryobi 725rE manual

T r i m m e r P l u s ® 725rE 2-Cycle Gas T rimmer / Edger 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[...]

CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULA TIONS 3 SP ARK ARRESTOR W ARNING! RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 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 states of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certain internal combustion eng[...]

RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 4 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERA TING • Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit. • Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. • Children and teens under the age of 15 must not use the unit, except for teens g[...]

RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 5 • Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get extremely hot from operation. When turned off they remain hot for a short time. • Do not operate the engine faster than the speed needed to cut, trim or edge. Do not run the engine at high speed when not cutting. • Always stop the engine when cutting is delayed [...]

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 [...]

SYMBOL MEANING • HOT SURF ACE WARNING Do not touch a hot muffler or cylinder . Y ou may get burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation. When turned off they r emain hot for a short time. • SHARP BLADE WARNING: Ther e is a sharp blade on the cutting attachment shield. T o prevent serious injury , do not touch blade. • INDICA TES OIL [...]

RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 8 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. Handle Hardware Primer Bulb Hanger Height Adjustment Wheel Edger Blade Air filter/Muffler Cover Fuel Cap Throttle Control P[...]

ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS 9 7. Tighten the clamp screws evenly, until the J-handle is secure. 6. While holding the unit in the operating position (Fig. 3), position the J-handle to the location that provides you the best grip. Decal INST ALLING AND ADJUSTING THE J-HANDLE 1. Place the J-handle between the top and middle clamp pieces (Fig. 1). (4) Screw[...]

OIL AND FUEL INFORMA TION 10 WARNING: Gasoline is extr emely flammable. Ignited V apors may explode. Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Do not smoke while filling the tank. Keep sparks and open flames at a distance from the ar ea. WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury from fuel spray . Never operate [...]

11 ST ARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS 4. Place the choke lever in the FULL choke position ( A ) (Fig. 5). 8. If the engine does not start, repeat steps 4 through 7. NOTE: If the engine floods while trying to start, place the choke lever in the RUN position ( C ) (Fig. 5). Squeeze the throttle control. Pull the starter rope briskly. The engine should s[...]

OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 12 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[...]

13 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 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, th[...]

OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 14 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[...]

15 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS FREQUENCY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED REFER TO: Before Starting Engine Fill fuel tank with correct oil and fuel mixture. Page 10 Every 10 Hours Clean and re-oil air filter. Page 20 Every 50 Hours Check spark plug condition and gap. Page 22 NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure a[...]

16 MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS Line Locking Hole Trimming Line Line Loading Hole Eyelet 5. Insert the line into the locking hole (Fig. 18). Do not push the line more than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm.) into the line locking hole. When inserted correctly the line will form a small loop (Fig. 18). 6. Pull the line from the outer spool until the line is[...]

17 MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS Bump Knob Foam Seal Spring Inner Reel Installing a Prewound Inner reel 1. Turn the Bump Knob counterclockwise and remove the bump knob, spring, and foam seal (Fig. 22). 9. If winding the line becomes difficult or the line jams, pull the ends of the line from the spool (Fig. 21). Continue winding the inner ree[...]

18 MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 2. Pull out the bump knob, spring, and foam seal (Fig. 22). 3. Pull the inner reel with existing line from the outer spool (Fig. 22). 4. Remove any existing line from the inner reel before cleaning. Remove any debris or grass from the knob, spring, inner reel, and foam seal. Wash the inner reel with warm soap[...]

3. Install the new blade, blade retainer, and nut (Fig. 29). 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[...]

MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 20 Fig. 32 Fig. 33 Fig. 34 4. Apply enough clean SAE 30 oil to lightly coat the filter (Fig. 34). Air Filter 3. Wash the filter in detergent and water (Fig. 33). Rinse the filter thoroughly. Squeeze out excess water. Allow it to dry completely. Fig. 31 AIR FIL TER MAINTENANCE Removing the Air Filter/Muffler Cove[...]

6. Replace the air filter in the air filter/muffler cover (Fig. 32). NOTE: Operating the unit without the air filter and air filter/muffler cover assembly, will VOID the warranty. Reinstalling the Air filter/Muffler Cover 1. Place the air filter/muffler cover over the back of the carburetor and muffler. NOTE: The choke lever must be in the PARTIAL [...]

MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 22 REPLACING THE SP ARK PLUG Use a Champion RDJ7Y spark plug (or equivalent). The correct air gap is 0.020 inch (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. 2. Clean arou[...]

CLEANING AND STORAGE 23 TRANSPORTING • Allow the engine to cool before transporting. • Secure the unit while transporting. • Drain fuel from unit. • Tighten fuel cap before transporting. CLEANING WARNING: T o 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[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING 24 CAUSE ACTION Cutting attachment bound with grass Stop the engine and clean cutting attachment Cutting attachment out of line Refill with new line Inner reel bound up Replace the inner reel Cutting head dirty Clean inner reel and outer spool Line welded Disassemble, remove the welded section and rewind the line Line twisted when r[...]

SPECIFICA TIONS 25 Engine T ype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air -Cooled, 2-Cycle Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25 in. (31.75 mm.)[...]

NOTES 26[...]

27 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. ROP must warrant the emission control[...]

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