17-inch gas string trimmer with a 31 cc 2-cycle engine
Dual piston rings for lower emissions, better performance and longer engine life
Adjustable D-handle; chrome-plated cylinder
Bump head line release with 17-inch cutting swath and .080 diameter single line
Editorial Review:
The Ryobi 17-Inch 31 cc 2-Cycle Gas String Trimmer with Curved Shaft is a solid choice, whether you're just starting out or are ready to move up to a gas-powered trimmer. The trimmer is easy to operate and can handle most grasses, light weeds and decorative trimming with relative ease. A curved shaft provides better balance, and an adjustable D-handle reduces vibration and improves control. Plus, Ryobi's exclusive EZ-Pull starting system makes pull-starting a breeze. The trimmer is powered by a carb-compliant, 31 cc engine and operates at a trimming speed of 6,100+ rpm. Fingertip throttle control facilitates cutting, while a primer bulb carburetor improves starting power. The unit weighs just 9.5 pounds when fully assembled and comes with all the hardware, parts and attachments needed to get the job done.
Whether you're just starting out or are ready to move up to a gas-powered trimmer, the Ryobi 700R two-cycle curved shaft string trimmer is a solid choice. The trimmer is easy to operate and can handle most grasses, light weeds and decorative trimming with relative ease. A curved shaft provides better balance. An adjustable D-handle reduces vibration and improves control. And Ryobi's exclusive EZ-Pull starting system makes pull-starting a breeze. The trimmer is powered by a carb-compliant, 31cc engine and operates at a trimming speed of 6,100+ rpm. Fingertip throttle control facilitates cutting, while a primer bulb carburetor improves starting power. The unit weighs just 9.5 pounds when fully assembled and comes with all the hardware, parts and attachments needed to get the job done. All in all, a good value.--Carl Thress
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 2.5 / 5.0
Pleased:
I was surprised at all the low reveiws. I have owned this for about 4 years and this year is the first year it did not start at the end of the season. I put a new spark plug in and it runs line new. I was prepared to just buy a new trimmer as i figured it does not owe me a cent. I have done no maintenance. To start it just follow the instructions printed on the stalk and it will start every time !. I have noticed that the local home depot and lowes no longer carries the pre wound spools for it so I will... more info
Broke in a matter of months:
After my old gas-powered weedwhacker basically fell apart from age, I saw this model Ryobi at the local hardware store and decided to buy it, as it was rather inexpensive. It operated rather well for the first couple of months, though its exhaust was always more smoggy than I think it ought to have been. Then, one day I attempted to start the engine and it simply would not start. After making numerous attempts to start the engine over the course of many days, all of which were unsuccessful, some... more info
Lasted for a while...ok investment:
I had mine for about 5 years, used it about once a month for some pretty heavy use. The fuel lines (plastic/rubber) hardened up and cracked to pieces finally. Not a total loss for me, I could optionally somehow find replacement parts for it, but I'm sure that other repairs would soon follow. Overall it was cheap at the time and lasted me a while without any maintenance.
Ryobi 792 Trimmer:
I love my Ryobi orbital sander! But this trimmer's engine seized up after less than a year of frequent use, and had to be gently tapped loose with a wooden dowel. (I assumed I had somehow messed up the oil mix.) After that the carburator never would throttle down to a decent level; one day the muffler rattled off and melted the plastic engine cowl... The Ryobi 792 was a dependable starter but ran too hot and naturally wasted gas due to the throttle problem. Your other problem will be that you can't get most... more info
