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English (Original instructions)
To start a cold engine by hand:
See fi gure 15.
1. Lay the product on the ground.
2. Push the primer bulb approximately 10 times.
3. Set the choke lever to position A (choke closed).
4. Pull the starter grip with a quick
fi rm and consistent
upward motion until the engine attempts to start. Do
not pull the starter grip more than 4 times.
5. Set the choke lever to position B (choke open).
6. Pull the starter grip until the engine starts. Do not pull
the starter grip more than 6 times.
NOTE: If the engine does not start, repeat the
procedure from step 3.
7. Allow engine to warm up for 10 seconds prior to
operation.
To start a warm engine by hand:
See fi gure 16.
1. Lay the product on the ground.
2. Set the choke lever to position B (choke open).
3. Pull the starter grip with a quick
fi rm and consistent
upward motion until the engine starts.
Starting the engine using an electrical starter (optional):
WARNING
Only use the Ryobi OES18 electrical starter. Use of
any other starter may damage the engine and cause
serious personal injury.
WARNING
Before using the electrical starter to start the product,
please read and understand completely the operation
manual of the OES18 electrical starter to avoid
improper operation and serious personal injury.
To start a cold engine by electrical starter:
See fi gure 21.
1. Install the starter bit into the electrical starter with the
pentagon bit facing outside.
2. Push the F/R button to the left until the pentagon
symbol shows on the F/R button.
3. Lay the product on the ground and make sure that the
cutting means do not come in contact with anything.
4. Press the primer bulb 10 times.
NOTE: After the 7th press, the fuel should be visible
in the primer bulb. If not, continue pressing until the
fuel is visible.
5. Set the choke lever to position A (choke closed).
6. Hold the insulated shaft with your left hand and
use your right hand to put the starter bit shaft to the
shaft hole on the engine. Make sure the starter bit is
properly engaged.
NOTE: The electrical starter is equipped with a safety
interlock. Do not press and hold on the switch button
when putting the electrical starter shaft into the shaft
hole on the engine. The starter will not turn if the
electrical starter is not properly engaged.
7. Press and hold the electrical starter switch button until
the engine attempts to start. Do not press the electrical
starter for more than 4 seconds.
8. Set the choke lever to position B (choke open).
9. Press and hold the electrical starter switch button until
the engine starts.
NOTE: If the engine does not start, repeat the
procedure from step 5. Do not repeat the procedure
more than 1 time. If the engine does not start after
the second attempt, see the solution instruction for the
"Flooded engine" in the "Troubleshooting" section of
this manual.
10. Allow the engine to warm up for 10 seconds prior to
operation.
To start a warm engine by electrical starter:
See fi gure 22.
1. Install the starter bit into the electrical starter with the
pentagon bit facing outside.
2. Push the F/R button to the left until the pentagon
symbol shows on the F/R button.
3. Lay the product on the ground and make sure that the
cutting means do not come in contact with anything.
4. Set the choke lever to position B (choke open).
5. Hold the insulated shaft with your left hand and
use your right hand to put the starter bit shaft to the
shaft hole on the engine. Make sure the starter bit is
properly engaged.
6. Press and hold the electrical starter switch button until
the engine starts.
NOTE: If the engine does not start, repeat the
procedure from step 5. Do not repeat the procedure
more than 1 time. If the engine does not start after
the second attempt, see the solution instruction for the
"Flooded engine" in the "Troubleshooting" section of
this manual.
To stop the engine:
See fi gure 20.
Place the ignition switch to the “O” (OFF) position.
OPERATING THE GRASS TRIMMER
See fi gure 11.
■ Hold the product with the right hand on the trigger
handle and the left hand on the left handle. Keep a