INTRODUCTION
THANK YOU
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.
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.
©
Copyright
2003 MTD SOUTHWEST INC
All Rights Reserved.
SplitLine™is a registered trademark of MTD
SOUTHWEST INC.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Service on this unit both within and after the warranty
period should be performed only by an authorized and
approved service dealer.
• Call 1-800-345-8746 in the United States, or
1-800-668-1238 in Canada, to obtain a list of
authorized service dealers near you
Or
• Go to www.RyobiOutdoor.com on the World Wide
Web for a list of authorized service dealers
DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER.
NOTE: PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED
FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.
Make sure you carefully read and understand this
manual before starting or operating this equipment.
THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE
US PATENTS, OTHER PATENTS PENDING.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.
I. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
J. Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
L. Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
X. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
XI. Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Inside Back Cover
CONTENTS OF CARTON
Model 704r Trimmer with Auto Feed Cutting Attachment:
∆ D-Handle and Hardware
∆ Cutting Attachment Shield with Hardware
• Operator's Manual
• Product Registration Card
• Bottle of 2-Cycle Oil
Model 704rVP Trimmer with Auto Feed Cutting
Attachment includes the above and:
• Shoulder Strap
• Line Refill
∆ This item will either be installed on the unit or in the
hardware pack