30rEB Electric Trimmer / Edger / Blower OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 in U.S. or 1-800-265-6778 in CANADA www.ryobi.
INTRODUCTION TABLE OF CONTENTS THANK YOU I. 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. Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 A.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 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 themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. DANGER: SYMBOL MEANING Failure to obey a safety warning can result in injury to yourself and others.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for this unit. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety. • EXTENSION CORDS: Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use a cord that is heavy enough to carry the current that your unit will draw.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • 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 Ryobi parts or accessories could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit, and void your warranty. • This unit is provided with double-insulation. Use only identical replacement parts.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 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 MEANING • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION KNOW YOUR UNIT APPLICATIONS Motor Housing As a trimmer; • Cutting grass and light weeds. • Decorative trimming around trees, fences, etc. With Edger Add-On; • Edging along paths, driveways, rockeries, etc. Housing Grip Recessed Plug With Sweeper/Blower Add-On • Cleaning driveways, porches, around walls, fences, etc.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ADJUSTING THE D-HANDLE INSTALLING CUTTING ATTACHMENT SHIELD 1. Hold the unit in the operating position (Fig. 1). WARNING: To avoid injury, never operate the trimmer without the cutting attachment shield installed. If the trimmer is operated without it in place, you will VOID the warranty. 1. Place the cutting attachment shield onto the shaft housing above the clamp assembly (Fig. 3). 2.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING THE POWER CORD WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this unit has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will require the use of a polarized extension cord. This unit plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct polarized extension cord.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING THE CLICK-LINK® SYSTEM The Click-Link® system enables the use of these optional add-ons. Blower/Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BV720r Cultivator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GC720r Hedge Trimmer (gas units only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . HS720r Snow Thrower (gas units only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ST720r Straight Shaft Trimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SS725r Tree Pruner . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOLDING THE TRIMMER WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Fig. 10). Check for the following: • The operator is wearing eye protection and proper clothing. • The right arm is slightly bent, and the hand is holding the housing grip. • The left arm is straight, and the hand is holding the D-handle. • The unit is at waist level.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DECORATIVE TRIMMING ADJUSTING EDGER CUTTING DEPTH 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. 12). 1. Loosen the adjustment knob above the wheel (Fig 14). 2. Slide the wheel to the desired position. • Raising the wheel increases the cutting depth. • Lowering the wheel decreases the cutting depth. 3. Tighten the adjustment knob securely.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HOLDING THE UNIT WITH SWEEPER/BLOWER ADD-ON WARNING: Always wear eye, hearing, foot and body protection to reduce the risk of injury when operating this unit. OPERATING TIPS WHEN USING SWEEPER/BLOWER • To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level(s), the use of hearing protection is required. Before operating the unit, stand in the operating position (Figs. 15). Check for the following: • The operator is wearing eye protection and proper clothing.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, be sure the unit is off and unplugged before cleaning or performing any maintenance on it. Shaft Outer Spool Inner Reel SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED UNITS This unit is double-insulated. In a double-insulated unit, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No means of grounding are provided on a double-insulated unit, nor should a means for grounding be added to this unit.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 9. Place the spring in the inner reel. Insert the ends of the line through the eyelets in the outer spool and place inner reel inside the outer spool (Fig. 25). Push the inner reel and outer spool together. While holding the inner reel and outer spool, grasp the ends and pull firmly to release the line from the holding slots in the spool. NOTE: The spring must be assembled on the inner reel before reassembling the cutting attachment. Fig. 22 7.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS EDGER BLADE REPLACEMENT WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always wear gloves while handling, removing or installing the blade. WARNING: The gear housing gets hot after long periods of use. To avoid serious personal injury, do not touch the housing until it has cooled. 1. Line up the hole in output shaft with the locking rod slot. Insert the locking rod through the slot into the output shaft hole (Fig. 26). 2.
CLEANING AND STORAGE CLEANING INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, be sure the unit is off and unplugged before cleaning or performing any maintenance on it. 1. Switch off the unit and disconnect it from the power source. 2. Use a small brush or the air discharge of a vacuum cleaner brush to keep the air vents free of obstructions. 3. Do not use strong detergents on the plastic housing or components.
SPECIFICATIONS MOTOR Motor Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A.C. 110 Volt Electric Operating RPM (both lines fully extended) Low Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,000-5,500 rpm High Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY RYOBI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS warrants each new RYOBI Product for two (2) years according to the following terms. This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser only and commences on the date of original retail purchase. Any part of the RYOBI Product manufactured or supplied by RYOBI and found in the reasonable judgement of RYOBI to be defective in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced by an authorized RYOBI service dealer without charge for parts and labor.
