Ryobi LE720R, 720R Owner’s Manual

THANK YOU

Thank you for purchasing this quality product. This modern
outdoor power tool is designed to provide you with many

hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-

saving device.

Thismanualprovidesyouwitheasy-to-understand
operatinginstructions.Readthe entire manualandfollowall
ofthe maintenance andserviceprocedurestokeepyour

newoutdoorpowertoolin topoperatingcondition.

PRODUCT REFERENCES,
ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

All information, illustrations and specifications inthis manual
are based on the latest product information available at the

time of printing, We reserve the rightto make changes at
any time without notice.

THE PURPOSE OF SAFETY SYMBOLS IS TO
ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE

DANGERS. THE SAFETY SYMBOLS. AND THE

EXPLANATIONS WITH THEM, DESERVE YOUR
CAREFUL ATTENTION AND UNDERSTANDING. THE

SAFETY WARNINGS DO NOT BY THEMSELVES
ELIMINATE ANY DANGER, THE INSTRUCTIONS OR

WARNINGS THEY GIVE ARE NOT SUBSTITUTES FOR
PROPER ACCIDENT PREVENTION MEASURES.

SYMBOL MEANING

WARNING: Failuretoobeya safety

warningcanresultininjury
toyourselfand others.

NOTE:

Advises you of information

or instructions vital to me
operation or maintenance
of the equipment.

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
1-800-265-8778 in Canada to obtain the listingof

the authorized service dealer nearest you.

Do not return the unit to the retailer.

WARNING

Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the
risk ot tire_ electric shock and personal injury,

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

equipment.

Also refer to the operator's manual of the power unit for
additional safety warnings.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS -

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS!

BEFORE OPERATION:

Carefully read and understand the operator's manual of
the unit that powers this attachment.

Inspect the area to be edged before starting the unit.
Remove all debris, and hard and sharp objects such as

rocks or glass, which may be thrown by the blade.

SPECIAL SAFETY WARNINGS

FOR ELECTRIC TRIMMERS

AND LAWN EDGERS

:3o not use n rain.

Avoid dangerous environments - never operate edger

n damp or wet conditions.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose the
unit to ram or operate unit on wet ground.

Always unplug the unit and allow itto cool before
putting it intostorage. Store indoors.
Always unplug the unit when not in use_and before

performing any maintenance or repairs.

SPECIAL SAFETY WARNINGS

FOR GAS TRIMMERS

AND LAWN EDGERS

WHILE OPERATING:

Always wear safety goggles!glasses at all times when
using the unit. They provide protection against flying

objects and dust.
Wear a dust mask if use will create a dust laden

environment.

Dress properly. Avoid wearing clothing with loose
strings, chains, ties, era.

* Keep blade and guard clear of debris.

Keep clothing and body parts away from the cutting
edger blade.

Do not edge near other people, The edger could propel

small objects at high speed, causing injury.

= Never attempt to clear the blade and guard of debris

with the engine/motor running.

Never operate the edger withoutthe blade cover in

place and properly secured in working order.
Stay clear ofthe rotating blades.

* Maintain blade condition,

Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.

After striking a foreign object, stop the engine and

inspect the edger for damage and repair before

restarting it.
Use the edger only in a well-ventilated area,
Keep bystanders, especially children, and pets at least
30ft (9.1 m) away.
Look behind and use care when backing up.
Never operate without good visibility or light,

. Exercise caution to avmd slipping or falling,

Avoid spilling the fuel when mixing the oil.

Do not smoke while fueling the power unit.
Fuel the power unit in a well-ventilated area.

Move away from the fueling area when starting the unit.
Do not smoke while operating the unit.

Store n an area free of potential fuel vapor gnitio_
sources such as open fIamas (pilot lights) or electrical

sparking devices (switches, electric motors).
Turn off the engine and let it cool before refueling or

before putting the unit in storage.

AFTER OPERATING:

Only qualified personnel should perform any repairs or
maintenance procedures that are not described in this

manual.

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SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL 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

0

SIGNIFICATION

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL,

Indicates caution, warning, or danger. May be
used in conjunction with other symbols or

pictographs.

READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL,

Failure to follow operating instructions and safety

precautions in operator's manual can result in
serious injury. Read operator's manual before
starting or operating this unit.

WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION.
Warning. Thrown objects and loud noise can
cause severe eye injury and hearing k:_. Wear

ear and eye protection when operating this unit,

= FOR SERVICE INFORMATION, CALL:

USA: 1=800-345-8746
CANADA: 1-800-265-6778

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BOOM COUPLrRJl

Your unit may or may not be completely
assembled. If it is not assembled, use

the following instructions,

Loosen the 2 cover wing screws
and swivel cover. Install the

carriage bolt through the housing
and secure the wheel bracket

assembly with the adjustment knob
and flat washer. Make sure the

carriage bolt is properly seated
mrough the housing (Fig. 1).

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Fig. 1

2. Pull the flex shaft out of the boom
about 51 "am {2 inL Insert the shaft

into the square hole in the housing
(Fig. 2),

1. Loosen the wing screws of the
Split Boom ®coupler. This will allow
the lower (attachment} boom to be

inserted into the coupler (Fig. 4).

Fig. 4

2.

Removethe protective coverfrom

the {owerboom and oush itintothe

coupler(Fig 5).

3,

Before locking the release button
intothe coupler, rotate the boom 90

oegrees; then rotate the lower
boom back 90 degrees. This will

ensure the drive shafts in both the
upper and lower booms are

engaged,

The edger is designed to cut deep
edges along paths, driveways,

rockeries etc. It may be necessary

to first dig a smell trench along the

edge so the blade can rotate at
speed. By regularly edging the
path. the trench will be maintained
and the blade will cut effectively.

2,

Do not force the unit into deep
overgrown edges because this
may cause damage to the blade or

drive mechanism.

3,

The illustration below shows the
typical operating position. Edge

along paths, driveways, gardens
(Fig. 7).

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Fig. 2

3. Back out the anti-rotation screw

ana push the boom assembly into

the casting, Rotate until the hole in
the boom is aligned with the hole in
the casting, Install the anti-rotation

screw and tighten the clamp screw
(Fig. 3).

Coupler

Wing Screw

Fig. 5

4.

Locate and lock the release button
intothe hole in the coupler (Fig. 5).

Check the sight hole to make sure

both ends of the boom are together
(Fig. 6). Tighten me wing screws
before using.

5. To remove the attachment, loosen

the wing screws, push the release

I_uttonand pull the lower boom

straight out of the coupler (Fig, 6),

Wing

Fig. 7

4. To adjust the blade cutting depth.
loosen the adjustment knob above
the wheel. Slide the bracket intothe

desired position and retighten the
knob (Fig. 8).

Fig. 8

Fig, 3

Coupler

Fig. 6

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