Ryobi RIG2000PCB, Original Instructions Manual

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Original instructions | English
SPECIFIC SAFETY WARNINGS
■ Do not use the generator to provide power for
emergency medical equipment or life support devices.
■ Exhaust fumes contains poisonous carbon monoxide,
a colourless, odourless gas. Breathing exhaust fumes
can cause loss of consciousness and can lead to death.
If running in a confined or partially-enclosed area,
the air may contain a dangerous amount of carbon
monoxide. To keep exhaust fumes from building up,
always provide adequate ventilation.
■ Locate the set in a convenient place, avoiding long
extension leads and possible damage to leads by
pedestrians or vehicular traffic.
■ Always use a battery-powered carbon monoxide
detector when running the generator. If you begin to
feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the generator, shut
it off and get to fresh air immediately. See a physician.
You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
■ Place the generator on a flat, stable surface with a
slope of no more than 4°.
■ Operate outdoors in a well-ventilated, well-lit area
isolated from working areas to avoid noise interference.
■ Operating the generator in wet conditions could result in
electrocution. Keep the product dry.
■ Keep the generator a minimum of 1 m away from all
types of combustible material.
■ Do not touch the muffler or cylinder during or
immediately after use; they are hot and will cause burn
injury.
■ Do not allow the generator’s gas tank to overflow when
filling. Fill to 25 mm (1”) below the top neck of the gas
tank to allow for fuel expansion. Do not cover the fuel
tank cap when the engine is running. Covering the fuel
tank cap during use may cause engine failure and/or
damage to the product.
■ Allow the engine to remain in a shutdown condition for
at least five minutes before adding unleaded fuel or oil.
■ Do not remove the oil dipstick or the fuel tank cap when
the engine is running.
■ Pay close attention to all safety labels located on the
generator.
■ The product operates best in temperatures between
-5°C and 40°C with a relative humidity of 90% or less.
■ Operating voltage and frequency requirement of
all electronic equipment should be checked prior to
plugging them into this generator.
■ Operation of the generator at altitudes above 1,000
m may require retuning. Consult a qualified service
technician.
■ The generating set must not be connected to other
power sources except another RIG2000PCB with the
RIGPC1000 parallel cable (sold separately).
■ Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct others who may use the product.
If you loan someone the product, loan them these
instructions also.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
■ Place the engine choke/off selector knob in the "off"
position.
■ Place the main on/off switch in the "off" position.
■ Make sure the engine and the exhaust of product has
cooled down.
■ Keep the product level to prevent fuel spillage.
■ Do not drop or strike the product or place under heavy
objects.
■ Store the product in a well-ventilated area with the fuel
tank empty. Fuel should not be stored near the product.
■ Empty the fuel tank, place the main on/off switch in
the "off" position and restrain the product from moving
before transporting in a vehicle.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
When servicing, use only original replacement parts.
Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNING
Service and maintenance require extreme care and
knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified
service technician. For service and repair, contact an
authorised service centre. When servicing, use only
original manufacturer’s replacement parts, accessories,
and attachments.
■ Do not make adjustments and repairs not described in
this manual. For other repairs, contact an authorised
service centre.
■ Before performing any maintenance, stop the engine
and ensure the engine choke/off selector knob is in the
"off" position. Ensure the engine and exhaust of the
product has cooled down. Failure to heed this warning
could result in serious personal injury or could damage
the product.
WARNING
Protection switches are vital for safety and may only be
replaced by an authorised service centre.
■ Keep the product in a clean and dry environment where
it is not exposed to dust, dirt, moisture, or corrosive
vapours. Do not allow the cooling air slots in the
generator to become clogged with foreign material such
as leaves, and snow.
■ Do not use a garden hose to clean the product. Water
entering the fuel system or other internal parts of the
product can cause problems that will decrease the life
of the product.