Ryobi RBC52FSBHO, Original Instructions Manual

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OPERATION
FUEL AND REFUELING
Handling the fuel safely
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Always handle the fuel with care. It is highly flammable.
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Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and
flames. Do not inhale fuel vapour. Do not smoke.
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Do not let petrol or lubricant come in contact with your
skin.
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Keep petrol and lubricant away from the eyes. If petrol
or lubricant comes in contact with the eyes, wash them
immediately with clean water. If irritation is still present,
see a physician immediately.
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Clean up spilled petrol immediately.
MIXING THE FUEL
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The product is powered by a 2-stroke engine and
requires pre-mixing petrol and 2-stroke lubricant. Pre-
mix unleaded petrol and 2-stroke engine lubricant in a
clean container approved for petrol.
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intended for motor vehicle use with an octane rating of
91 or higher.
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Do not use any type of pre-mixed petrol/lubricant from
fuel service stations.
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Use synthetic, 2-stroke lubricant only. Do not use
automotive lubricant or 2-cycle outboard lubricant.
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Mix 2% synthetic 2-stroke lubricant into the petrol. This
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Mix the fuel thoroughly and also each time before
refueling.
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Mix in small quantities. Do not mix quantities larger than
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containing a fuel stabiliser is recommended.
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FILLING THE TANK
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Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination.
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Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep
fuel from escaping around the cap.
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Carefully pour the fuel mixture into the tank. Avoid
spillage.
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Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the
gasket.
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Immediately replace the fuel cap and hand tighten. Wipe
up any fuel spillage. Move 9 m away from refueling site
before starting engine.
NOTE : It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during and after first use.
WARNING
Always shut off the engine before fueling. Never
add fuel to a machine with a running or hot
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site before starting the engine. Do not smoke.
STARTING AND STOPPING
Choke closed position
Choke open position
WARNING
Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorly
ventilated area. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
Starting a cold engine:
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Lay the product on a flat, bare surface.
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Set the choke lever to position.
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Pull the starter grip with a quick firm and consistent
upward motion until the engine attempts to start. Do not
pull the starter grip more than 4 times.
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Set the choke lever to position.
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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 4.
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operation.
To start a warm engine:
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Lay the product on a flat, bare surface.
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Set the choke lever to position.
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Pull the starter grip with a quick firm and consistent
upward motion until the engine starts.
Stopping the engine:
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OPERATING THE GRASS TRIMMER
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Hold the product with the right hand on the trigger
handle and the left hand on the left handle. Keep a firm
grip with both hands while in operation.
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The product should be held at a comfortable position
with the trigger handle about hip height.
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Always operate the product at full throttle. Prolonged
cutting at partial throttle will result in lubricant dripping
from the silencer.
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Cut tall grass from the top down to prevent grass from
wrapping around the shaft housing and string head,
which may cause damage due to overheating.
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If grass becomes wrapped around the string head, stop
the engine. Wear heavy-duty gloves to prevent injury