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English (Original Instructions)
FUEL AND REFUELLING
Handling the fuel safely
WARNING
Always turn off engine before refuelling. Never add fuel
to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at
least 9 m (30 ft) from refuelling site before starting the
engine. Do not smoke! Failure to heed this warning can
result in possible personal injury.
WARNING
Check for fuel leaks. If any are found, correct them
before using the saw to prevent fire or burn injury.
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Always handle 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.
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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 doctor immediately.
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Clean up spilled fuel immediately.
Mixing the fuel
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This product is powered by a 2-stroke engine and
requires pre-mixing petrol and 2-stroke lubricant.
Premix unleaded petrol and 2-stroke engine lubricant
in a clean container approved for petrol.
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This engine is certified to operate on unleaded petrol
intended for motor vehicle use with an octane rating of
91 ([R + M]/2) or higher.
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Do not use any type of pre-mixed petrol/lubricant from
fuel service stations. This includes the premixed petrol/
lubricant intended for use in mopeds, motorcycles etc.
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Use synthetic 2-stroke lubricant only.
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Mix 2% lubricant into the petrol. This is a 50:1 ratio.
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Mix the fuel thoroughly and also each time before
refuelling.
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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.
Filling the tank
See figure 6.
Refer to “Safety Rules - Refuelling” earlier in this manual
for additional safety information.
1. Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent
contamination.
2. Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to
keep fuel from escaping around the cap.
3. Carefully pour fuel mixture into the tank. Avoid spillage.
4. Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the
gasket.
5. Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten. Wipe
up any fuel spillage. Move 9 m (30 ft) away from
refuelling site before starting engine.
NOTE:
It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during and after first use.
CHAIN LUBRICANT SYSTEM
See figure 7.
Use Ryobi bar and chain lubricant. It is designed for
chains and chain lubricating, and is formulated to perform
over a wide temperature range with no dilution required.
Chainsaw should use approximately one tank of lubricant
per tank of fuel.
NOTE:
Do not use dirty, used or otherwise contaminated
lubricants. Damage may occur to the lubricant pump, bar,
or chain.
1. Carefully pour the bar and chain lubricant into the tank.
2. Fill the lubricant tank every time you fuel the engine.
STARTING THE ENGINE
See figure 8.
WARNING
Keep your body to the left of the chain line. Never
straddle the saw or chain, or lean past over the chain
line.
