Ryobi 130rEB- User Manual

Page 2 - THANK YOU; FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.; CONTENTS OF CARTON

INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. This modernoutdoor power tool will provide many hours of usefulservice. 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 t...

Page 3 - RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION; SYMBOL; DANGER; • IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •; READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS; WARNING

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 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 warningsthey gi...

Page 4 - BEFORE OPERATING

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 4 • Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to beused for this unit. Receptacles are available havingbuilt-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety. • EXTENSION CORDS: Make sure your extension ...

Page 5 - WHILE OPERATING WITH EDGER ADD-ON; Cleaning and Storage; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 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 Ryobiparts or ...

Page 7 - KNOW YOUR UNIT; APPLICATIONS

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 7 KNOW YOUR UNIT APPLICATIONS 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, e...

Page 8 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; INSTALLING CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD; ADJUSTING THE D-HANDLE

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 8 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 INSTALLING CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD WARNING: To avoid injury, never operate the trimmer without the cutting attachment shieldinstalled. If the trimmer is operated without itin place, you will VOID the warranty. 1. Place the cutting attachment shield onto the sh...

Page 9 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; CONNECTING THE POWER CORD; To reduce the risk of electrical; Rules for Safe Operation; STARTING THE UNIT; OPERATING THE TWO-SPEED SWITCH; Do not use the unit for demand-

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 CONNECTING THE POWER CORD WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this unit has a polarized plug (oneblade is wider than the other) and will requirethe use of a polarized extension cord. Thisunit plug will fit into a polarized extensioncord only one wa...

Page 10 - Lock the release button in the; OPERATING THE CLICK-LINK® SYSTEM; Read and understand operator’s; Installing the Cutting Attachment or Add-Ons:; The cutting attachment and add-; edging hole; primary hole

OPERATING 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 recesswill help installation (Fig. 8). 3. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten (Fig. 9). CAUTION: Lock the release button in the primar...

Page 11 - Do not remove or alter the line; TIPS FOR BEST TRIMMING RESULTS

OPERATING 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 cuttingattachment shield will cut the line to the proper length if excess line is released. For best results, tap the Bump Head on bare ground orhard soil. If l...

Page 12 - DECORATIVE TRIMMING

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 12 DECORATIVE TRIMMING Decorative trimming is accomplished by removing allvegetation around trees, posts, fences, etc. Rotate the whole unit so that the cutting attachment is ata 30° angle to the ground (Fig. 12). HOLDING THE UNIT WITH EDGER ADD-ON WARNING: Always wear eye, he...

Page 13 - To prevent serious injury to

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 13 OPERATING TIPS WHEN USINGSWEEPER/BLOWER • To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level(s), the use of hearing protection isrequired. • Operate power equipment only at reasonable hours – not early in the morning or late at night when peoplemight be disturbe...

Page 14 - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS; : To avoid serious personal; SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED UNITS; To prevent serious personal; Winding the Existing Inner Reel; counterclockwise

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 14 Fig. 21 5. Check the indexing teeth on the inner reel and outer spool for wear (Fig. 21). If necessary, remove burrsor 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 eq...

Page 15 - INSTALLING A PREWOUND REEL

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 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 andplace inner reel inside the outer spool (Fig. 25). Pushthe inner reel and outer spool together. While holdingthe inner r...

Page 16 - EDGER BLADE REPLACEMENT; To avoid serious personal injury,; ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT PARTS

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 16 EDGER BLADE REPLACEMENT WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always wear gloves while handling, removingor installing the blade. WARNING: The gear housing gets hot after long periods of use. To avoid seriouspersonal injury, do not touch the housinguntil i...

Page 17 - CLEANING AND STORAGE; INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS; TROUBLESHOOTING; C A U S E; CUTTING ATTACHMENT WILL NOT ADVANCE LINE

CLEANING AND STORAGE 17 INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS Inspect all extension cords periodically. Look closely fordeterioration, cuts or cracks in the insulation. Inspect theconnectors for damage. Replace cords if defective ordamaged. STORAGE • Store the unit indoors, away from moisture and harmful substanc...

Page 18 - SPECIFICATIONS; MOTOR

SPECIFICATIONS 18 Motor Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.C. 110 Volt ElectricOperating RPM (both lines fully extended) Low Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Page 19 - NOTES

Page 20 - RYOBI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS; Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6K2 CANADA; LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD OR NINETY (90) DAYS FOR PRODUCTSUSED FOR ANY COMMERCIAL PURPOSE. ACCORDINGLY, ANY SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIESINCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE, ARE DISCLAIMED IN THEIR ENTIRETY AFTER...

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