Ryobi RLT254CDSO, User Manual, Page: 23 / 372

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English (Original instructions)
■ Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to
keep fuel from escaping around the cap.
■ Carefully pour fuel mixture into the tank. Avoid spillage.
■ Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the
gasket.
■ Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten. Wipe
up any fuel spillage. Move 9 m 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.
WARNING
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 the engine. Do
not smoke!
STARTING AND STOPPING
WARNING
Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorly
ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
TO START A COLD ENGINE:
See fi gure 4. (a)
NOTE:
Lay the product on the ground. Ensure the cutting
means will not contact anything when it starts to rotate.
1. 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.
2. Set the choke lever to choke position.
3. Hold down the throttle lock and then squeeze the
throttle trigger. Keep the throttle trigger squeezed
completely following steps 3 to 7. Pull the starter
grip until the engine attempts to start. Do not pull the
starter grip more than 4 times.
4. Set the choke lever to choke position.
5. Pull the starter grip until the engine starts. Do not pull
the starter grip more than 6 times.
NOTE:
If the engine does not start, repeat the
procedure from step 2.
6. Allow the engine to run for 10 seconds.
7. Set the choke lever to position.
■ Do not let petrol or lubricant come in contact with your
skin.
■ 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.
■ Clean up spilled petrol immediately.
■ Always transport and store fuel in a container approved
for petroleum.
MIXING THE FUEL
See fi gure 3.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ Do not use any type of pre-mixed petrol / lubricant from
fuel service stations, this includes the pre-mixed petrol /
lubricant intended for use in mopeds, motorcycles, etc.
■ Use synthetic 2-stroke lubricant only. Do not use
automotive lubricant or 2-cycle outboard lubricant.
■ Mix 2% synthetic 2-stroke lubricant into the petrol. This
is a 50:1 ratio.
■ Mix the fuel thoroughly and also each time before
refuelling.
■ 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.
1 l + 20 ml =
2 l + 40 ml =
3 l + 60 ml = 50:1
4 l + 80 ml =
5 l + 100 ml =
FILLING THE TANK
WARNING
Check for fuel leaks. If any are found, correct them
before using the saw to prevent fire or burn injury.
■ Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent
contamination.