Ryobi 768r - Manual (Page 15)

WARNING: The cutting attachment shield
must be installed when operating either the
cutting attachment or flail head.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require
special tools or skills. If you are unsure about
these procedures take your unit to an authorized
service dealer.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
These required maintenance procedures should be
performed at the frequency stated in the table. They
should also be included as part of any seasonal tune-up.
DECORATIVE 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. 19).
Before operating the unit with the Flail Head stand in the
operating position (Figs. 20). Refer to Holding the
Trimmer, Pg. 14.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury
and damage to the unit, do not use the flail
head assembly for decorative trimming or
cutting brush.
Flail Head Operating Tips:
To establish a rhythmic cutting procedure:
• Plant feet firmly, comfortably apart.
• Bring the engine to full throttle before entering the
material to be cut. The blade has maximum cutting
power at full throttle and is less likely to bind, stall, or
cause blade thrust, which can result in serious per-
sonal injury to the operator or others.
Fig. 19
Fig. 20
OPERATING THE FLAIL HEAD
Your unit can be equipped with a Flail Head that is better
suited for use on thick grass and weeds (Fig. 20).
MAINTENANCE REQUIRED
Fill fuel tank with correct oil and fuel mixture.
Clean and re-oil air filter.
Check spark plug condition and gap.
FREQUENCY
Before Starting Engine
Every 10 Hours
Every 50 Hours
REFER TO:
Page 12
Page 18
Page 20
WARNING: To prevent serious injury, never
do maintenance or repairs with unit running.
Always do maintenance and repairs on a cool
unit. Disconnect spark plug wire to ensure
the unit will not start.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS