Ryobi RBJ254N, Original Instructions Manual

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1 L + 20 mL =
2 L + 40 mL =
3 L + 60 mL = 50:1 (2%)
4 L + 80 mL =
5 L + 100 mL =
FILLING THE TANK
WARNING
Petrol is extremely flammable and explosive.
A fire or explosion from petrol will burn you
and others. Always shut off engine before
fuelling. Never add fuel to a machine with
a running or hot engine. Move at least 9 m
from refuelling site before starting engine.
Do not smoke and stay away from open
flames and sparks. Failure to safely handle
fuel could result in serious personal injury.
1. Clean the surface around the fuel cap to
prevent contamination.
2. Loosen the fuel cap slowly.
3. Pour the fuel mixture carefully into the tank.
4. Clean and inspect the fuel cap gasket
before replacing the fuel cap.
5. Replace the fuel cap and tighten it. Do not
cross thread the fuel cap.
6. Wipe spilled fuel from the product.
7. Move at least 9m away from refuelling area
before starting the product.
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from
a new engine during first use.
WARNING
Check for fuel leaks. A leaking fuel cap
is a fire hazard and must be replaced
immediately. If you find any leaks, correct
the problem before using the product.
Failure to do so could result in a fire that
could cause serious personal injury.
STARTING AND STOPPING
To start a cold engine:
Blower should be placed on a flat, bare
surface for starting.
1. Press the primer bulb 10 times.
NOTE: After the 7th press, fuel should be
visible in the primer bulb. If it is not, continue
to press the primer until you see fuel in the
bulb.
2. Set the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE
position.
3. Set the cruise lever to the full throttle
position.
4. Pull the starter rope sharply until engine
attempts to start. Do not pull the starter
rope more than four (4) times.
5. Set the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE
position.
6. Pull the starter rope sharply until the
engine starts. Do not pull the starter rope
more than six (6) times.
NOTE: If the engine does not start, return to
the FULL CHOKE position and repeat the
steps that follow.
7. Allow the engine to run for 10 seconds.
8. Set the choke lever to the RUN position.
To start a warm engine:
1. Press the primer bulb 10 times.
NOTE: After the 7th press, fuel should be
visible in the primer bulb. If it is not, continue
to press the primer until you see fuel in the
bulb.
2. Set the choke lever to the RUN position.
3. Set the cruise lever to the full throttle
position to start a warm engine.
4. Pull the starter rope sharply until the
engine starts. Do not pull the starter rope
more than six (6) times.
To stop the engine:
To stop the engine, press the switch to the
“stop” position.
OPERATING THE BLOWER
■ Check your equipment before operation,
especially the muffler, air intakes, and air
filters.
■ Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris
before blowing.
WARNING
Never run the product without the blower
tubes installed. Failure to follow these steps
could result in possible serious injuries.