Ryobi RBL26G, Original Instructions Manual

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WARNING
Do not use the product if any parts in the
“What’s in the Box” section are already
assembled when you first open the box.
The parts in the list are not assembled by
the manufacturer and require customer
installation. Use of a product that may have
been improperly assembled could result in
serious personal injury.
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.
WARNING
To prevent accidental starting that could
cause serious personal injury, always
disconnect the engine spark plug wire from
the spark plug when assembling parts.
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
See page 16 (step 2).
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 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.
1 L + 20 mL =
2 L + 40 mL =
3 L + 60 mL = 50:1 (2%)
4 L + 80 mL =
5 L + 100 mL =