Ryobi 17-Inch 31cc Gas-Powered String Trimmer with Curved Shaft 700R

by Ryobi

Product Features

• 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
• Non-CARB Compliant/Not For Sale In California

Product Details

Product Manual [664kb PDF]

• Shipping Weight: 13 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000087QX2
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 700R
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #253,529 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

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.

Amazon.com

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

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Been pretty good for me, November 8, 2003

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Mike (the KC area) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ryobi 17-Inch 31cc Gas-Powered String Trimmer with Curved Shaft 700R (Lawn & Patio)

I read a couple of reviews with people complaining it's hard to start. After 2 1/2 years mine still starts right up. Just prime the carb(press the little bubble a few times), set the switch to 'A', and it fires first pull. It has lots of power and, for me, does what it's suppose to do. Only drawback I could possibly see is that it does have a pretty good sized engine that may get heavy for some people after awhile, especially those guys having a hard time pulling the rope.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars good trimmer, May 27, 2004

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Robert A. Dealmeida (Jarretsville, Maryland United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ryobi 17-Inch 31cc Gas-Powered String Trimmer with Curved Shaft 700R (Lawn & Patio)

I have owned mine now for 3 years and have had no problems. I never have to pull the string more than three times to start. Easy to maintain - just replace the spart plug every year. Easy to replace line - however, I do wish it took a heavier grade of line as it does need to be replace with each use.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars waste of good money, September 22, 2003

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Swamy Morgan (Trinidad ,West Indies) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ryobi 17-Inch 31cc Gas-Powered String Trimmer with Curved Shaft 700R (Lawn & Patio)

The 700r is not a soft pull start machine and because of this ,I changed approximately 5 pulleys within a two year period.I hardly use this machine because of the hard pull.I t is very difficult to start. The carburetor requires frequent adjustment in order to gain maximum power.