Ryobi RBJ254N, Original Instructions Manual

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WARNING
If any parts are damaged or missing, do
not operate the product until the parts are
replaced. Use of the product with damaged
or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING
Do not attempt to modify the product or
create accessories not recommended for
use with the product. Any such alteration
or modification is misuse and could result
in a hazardous condition leading to possible
serious personal injury.
INSTALLING THE BLOWER TUBE
■ Align raised tabs on reducer housing
outlet to the slots on tube; slide together
and tighten securely by twisting. Check
tightness after initial use and retighten if
needed.
■ To remove the tube, rotate the tube and
remove from the reducer housing outlet.
INSTALLING THE SHOULDER STRAP
When operating the product, you may wear a
shoulder strap to provide additional support
for the unit.
■ Place shoulder strap over your right
shoulder and attach shoulder strap clip to
strap hanger. Adjust by sliding the front clip
up or down.
NOTE: When properly adjusted, the blower
should be supported by the shoulder strap
about hip level.
OPERATION
WARNING
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make
you careless. Remember that a careless
fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict
serious injury.
WARNING
Always wear eye protection with side
shields marked to comply with standards,
along with hearing protection. Failure to do
so could result in serious injuries such as
objects being thrown into your eyes.
FUELLING AND REFUELLING
MIXING THE FUEL
The product is powered by a 2-stroke engine
and requires premixing petrol and 2-stroke oil.
The mixture should be at a 50:1 ratio.
NOTE: We recommend you use RYOBI
synthetic 2-stroke lubricant. Only use a quality
synthetic 2-stroke lubricant in the product to
ensure top performance and engine longevity.
NOTE: If using similar containers for different
fuels, label the container with its contents and
the date it was added.
TO MIX THE FUEL:
■ Pre-mix unleaded petrol and 2-stroke
engine lubricant in a clean container
approved for petrol.
■ The engine of the product is certified to
operate on unleaded petrol intended for
automotive use with an octane rating of 91
or higher.
■ Do not use any type of pre-mixed petrol/
lubricant from fuel service stations; this
includes the pre-mixed petrol/lubricant
intended for use in mopeds, motorcycles,
etc.
■ Avoid using ethanol fuels or fuels containing
ethanol. The use of ethanol fuels may result
in damage to the engine of the product.
■ Use only synthetic 2-stroke lubricant. Do
not use automotive lubricant or 2-stroke
outboard lubricant.
■ Mix 2% synthetic 2-stroke lubricant into the
petrol. This is a 50:1 ratio.
■ Mix the fuel thoroughly and also each time
before fuelling.
■ Mix in small quantities. Do not mix quantities
larger than usable in a 30-day period. A
synthetic 2-stroke lubricant containing a
fuel stabiliser is recommended.