Ryobi RBL26G, Original Instructions Manual

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FILLING THE TANK
See page 17 (step 4).
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. Stay away from open flames
and sparks. Failure to safely handle fuel
could result in serious personal injury.
■ Clean the surface around the fuel cap to
prevent contamination.
■ Wipe spilled fuel from the product.
■ Move at least 9 m 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.
USING THE BLOWER
See page 21.
■ 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.
WARNING
Always wear eye protection with side
shields marked to comply with standards,
along with hearing protection. Failure to
do so could result in objects being thrown
into your eyes and other possible serious
injuries.
WARNING
Always hold the blower away from your
body with the handle in your right hand when
operating as a blower, keeping clearance
between your body and the product. The
muffler side of the blower should be away
from your body. Any contact with the
housing can result in burns and/or other
serious personal injury.
■ To keep from scattering debris, blow
around the outer edges of a debris pile.
Never blow directly into the centre of a pile.
■ Operate power equipment at reasonable
hours only - not early in the morning or late
at night when people might be disturbed.
Comply with the times listed with local
authorities.
■ To reduce sound levels, limit the number of
pieces of equipment used at any one time.
■ Operate blower at the lowest possible
throttle speed to do the job.
■ In dusty conditions, slightly dampen
surfaces when water is available.
■ After using blowers or other equipment,
clean up. Dispose of debris properly.
■ Use the sweeper nozzle for the everyday
blowing operation. This nozzle allows for
more area to be covered during the blowing
operation.
■ The high velocity nozzle is specifically
designed for wet sticky leaves. It allows
you to scrape wet leaves or debris while
operating the blower.