Ryobi 105r User Manual

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INTRODUCTION

TABLE OF CONTENTS

THANK YOU

Thank you for purchasing this quality product.
This modern outdoor power tool is designed to
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
entire manual and follow all of 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 of 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® is a registered trademark of Ryobi
Outdoor Products, Inc.

SpeedSpool® is a registered trademark of Ryobi
Outdoor Products, Inc.

NOTE: PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE

REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.

Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
A. Safety and International Symbols . . . . .6

II.

Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8
A. Installing the D-Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
B. Adjusting the D-Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
C. Installing the String Guard

Models 105r and 132r . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

D. Installing the String Guard

Model 137r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

III. Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-10

A. Connecting the cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
B. Starting the trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
C. Holding the trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
D. Operating two-speed switch

Models 132r and 137r . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

E. Operating the Click-Link System . . . . . .9
F. Adjusting the trimming line length . . . . .10
G. Decorative trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

IV.

Maintenance and Repair Instructions .11-14
A. Line installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
B. Winding the existing reel . . . . . . . . . . .11
C. Cleaning the SpeedSpool

. . . . . . . . .12

D. Installing a prewound reel . . . . . . . . . .13
E. Cleaning the trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

V. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

VI. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

VII. Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

VIII. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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

CONTENTS OF CARTON

This carton includes the following:

1. For completely assembled models:

• Trimmer

• Operator’s manual

• Owner’s registration card

2. For unassembled models - hardware pack

containing:

• D-Handle and hardware

• String guard and screws

• Operator's manual

• Owner’s registration card

THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE OF
THE US PATENTS: 5,076,149; 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.

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 and
1-800-265-6778 in Canada to obtain a listing
of the authorized service dealer nearest you.

Do not return the unit to the retailer.

This manual is related to the following products:

132r 137r