Ryobi RIG2000PC, User Manual

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English (Original instructions)
from the generator name plate ratings.
■ The product is for outdoor use only.
■ Operation of the generator at altitudes above 1,000
m may require retuning. Consult a qualified service
technician.
■ When using extension lines or mobile distribution
networks the total length of lines for a cross section of
1.5 mm
²
should not exceed 60 m; for a cross section of
2.5 mm
²
this should not exceed 100 m.
■ The generating set must not be connected to other
power sources except another RIG2000PC with the
parallel kit RAC700 (sold separately).
■ Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct others who may use this
tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these
instructions also.
SERVICE
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should
be performed only by a quali
fi ed service technician. For
service, contact your nearest authorised service centre for
repair. When servicing, use only original manufacturer’s
replacement parts, accessories and attachments.
WARNING
Observe all normal safety precautions related to avoid
electrical shock.
DANGER
To avoid death or serious personal injury, do not
attempt to operate the product until you read thoroughly
and understand completely the operator’s manual. If
you do not understand the warnings and instructions
in the operator’s manual, do not use the product. Call
your nearest authorised service centre for assistance.
SAFETY LABELS
The information below can be found on the generator. For
your safety, please study and understand all of the labels
before starting the generator.
If any of the labels come off the product or become
hard to read, contact the authorised service centre for
replacement.
You will be killed or seriously hurt if you
do not follow the operator’s manual
instructions.
The generator is a potential source
of electric shock. Do not expose to
moisture, rain, or snow. Do not operate
with wet hands or feet.
Risk of Fire. Do not add fuel while the
product is operating.
Exhaust contains poisonous carbon
monoxide gas that can cause
unconsciousness or death. Operate
in well-ventilated, outdoor areas away
from open windows or doors.
Using a generator indoors can kill
you in minutes. Generator exhaust
contains carbon monoxide. This is a
poison you cannot see or smell.
Do not expose to rain or use in damp
locations.
Do not use E15 or E85 fuel (or fuel
containing greater than 10% ethanol)
in the product.
Never use inside a home or garage,
even if doors and windows are open.
Only use outside and far away from
windows, doors, and vents.
FUEL WARNING
No smoking when fi lling with unleaded fuel. Do not over fi ll.
Full level is 25 mm below the top of the fuel neck. Stop the
engine for
fi ve minutes before refuelling to avoid the heat
from the muf fl er igniting fuel vapours.
ENGINE LUBRICANT WARNING
You must add oil before fi rst operating the generator.
Always check the oil level before each operation. The oil
level should always register within the hatched area on
the dipstick. The product is equipped with an oil sensor
which will automatically shut off the engine if oil level falls
below a safe limit.