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English (Original instructions)
NOTE:
It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during and after first use.
WARNING
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel
to a product with a running or hot engine. Move at least
9m from refueling site before starting engine. Do not
smoke!
1 L
+
20 mL =
2 L
+
40 mL =
3 L
+ 60 mL =
50:1
(2%)
4 L
+ 80 mL =
5 L
+ 100 mL =
STARTING AND STOPPING
The starting method differs depending on whether the
engine is cold or warm.
To start a cold engine by hand
See
fi
gure 3a.
1. Lay the product on the ground. Ensure that no objects
and other obstructions in the vicinity that could come
in contact with the blades.
2. Place the on/off switch to the “I” position before starting
the trimmer. Hold and squeeze the rear handle, throttle
trigger, and throttle trigger lock
fi
rmly with your left
hand.
3. Press the primer bulb 10 times.
4. Set the choke lever to position.
5. Pull the starter grip until the engine attempts to start.
Do not pull the starter grip more than 6 times.
6. Set the choke lever to position.
7. Pull the starter grip until the engine starts. Do not pull
the starter grip more than 4 times.
8. Allow the engine to run for 6 to 10 seconds, then set
the choke lever to position.
NOTE:
Once the engine starts, continue holding the
trigger for 10 seconds to run the engine at full speed.
You can start the work once the engine has warmed
up. If the engine still does not start, gently release the
trigger and repeat the procedure from Step 1.
9. Squeeze the throttle lock and throttle trigger to run.
NOTE:
Before squeezing and releasing the throttle
trigger, ensure that the choke lever is at position.
To start a warm engine by hand:
See
fi
gure 3b.
1. Lay the product on the ground. Ensure that no objects
or obstructions are in the vicinity that could come in
contact with the blades. Hold the rear handle
fi
rmly
with your left hand. Press the on/off switch to the “I”
position before starting the trimmer.
2. Push primer bulb until the fuel appears.
NOTE:
If the engine just stopped and you do not re
fi
ll
the fuel tank, do not push the primer bulb. If you re
fi
ll the
fuel tank, you should prime the engine again.
3. Set choke lever to position.
4. Pull starter grip until the engine starts.
5. Squeeze the throttle lock and throttle trigger to run.
Starting the engine using an electrical starter (optional):
WARNING
Only use the Ryobi OES18 electrical starter. Use of
any other starter may damage the engine and cause
serious personal injury.
WARNING
Before using the electrical starter to start the product,
please read and understand completely the operation
manual of the OES18 electrical starter to avoid
improper operation and serious personal injury.
To start a cold engine by electrical starter:
See
fi
gure 10a.
1. Install the starter bit into the electrical starter with the
triangle bit facing outside.
2. Push the F/R button to the right until the triangle
symbol ( ) shows on the F/R button.
3. Lay the product on the ground and make sure that the
cutting means do not come in contact with anything.
4. Set the on/off switch to “I” position.
5. Press the primer bulb 10 times.
NOTE:
After the 7th press, the fuel should be visible
in the primer bulb. If not, continue pressing until the
fuel is visible.
6. Set the choke lever to position.
7. Hold and squeeze the rear handle, throttle trigger,
and throttle trigger lock
fi
rmly with your left hand and
use your right hand to put the starter bit shaft to the
shaft hole on the engine. Make sure the starter bit is
properly engaged.
NOTE:
The electrical starter is equipped with a safety
interlock. Do not press and hold on the switch button
when putting the electrical starter shaft into the shaft
hole on the engine. The starter will not turn if the
electrical starter is not properly engaged.
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