Ryobi 775r User Manual

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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-understand
operating instructions. Read the whole manual
and follow all the instructions to keep your new
outdoor power tool in top operating condition.
The other manual that came with your power
tool, the parts manual, contains all the
information that you need to order parts.

PRODUCT REFERENCES,
ILLUSTRATIONS AND
SPECIFICATIONS

All information, illustrations and specifications
in this manual are based on the latest product
information available at the time of printing. We
reserve the right to make changes at any time
without notice.

Click-Link® and SpeedSpool® are registered
trademarks of Ryobi Outdoor Products.

Bump Head™ is a trademark of Ryobi Outdoor
Products.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Service on this unit both within and after the
warranty period should be performed only by
an authorized and approved service dealer.
Dial:

1-800-345-8746

in the United States or

1-800-265-6778

in Canada

to obtain the listing of the authorized service
dealer nearest you.

DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE
RETAILER.

NOTE: PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE

REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY
SERVICE.

Make sure this manual is carefully read and
understood before starting or operating this
equipment.

THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR
MORE OF THE US PATENTS LISTED BELOW:
5,076,149; 4,901,682; 4,779,405; 4,651,422;
4,505,040; 4,463,498; 4,369,742; 4,342,236;
4,223,441; 2,125,688; D-249,012; D-239,329;

OTHER PATENTS PENDING.

INTRODUCTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

California Emission Regulations . . . . . . . . 3

II.

Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . 4-6
B. Safety and International Symbols . . .6-7
C. Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

III. Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11

A. Installing and Adjusting D-Handle

(Model 767r) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

B. Installing and Adjusting J-Handle

(Model 775r) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

C. Installing Cutting Attachment Shield

IV. Oil and Fuel Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Starting/Stopping Instructions . . . . . . . . 13

VI. Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 14-16

A. Operating Click-Link System (775r) . . 14
B. Holding the Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
C. Adjusting Trimming Line Length . . . . . 15
D. Tips for Best Trimming Results . . . . . 16
E. Decorative Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
F. Edging - Model 775 Only . . . . . . . . . . 16

VII. Maintenance and Repair Instructions 16-22

A. Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . 16
B. Line Installation for the SpeedSpool . 17
C. Winding the Inner Reel with

New Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-18

D. Installing a Prewound Reel . . . . . . . . . 18
E. Releasing the Inner Reel . . . . . . . . . . 18
F. Cleaning the SpeedSpool . . . . . . . 18-19
G. Air Filter Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 19-20
H. Air Filter/Muffler Cover Removal . . . .19
I. Cleaning the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
J. Reinstalling the Air Filter/Muffler Cover 20
K. Carburetor Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . 21
L. Replacing the Spark Plug . . . . . . . . . 22
M.Accessories and replacement parts . . 22

VIII. Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

IX. Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

XI. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

XII. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-28

CONTENTS OF CARTON

This unit should consist of the following:

• Model 767r or Model 775r Trimmer

D-Handle and Hardware (Model 767r)
J-Handle and Hardware (Model 775r)
String Guard and Hardware

• Bottle of 2-Cycle Oil
• Operator's Manual
• Parts Manual
• Product Registration Card

These items may be in the hardware bag or

assembled on your unit.