Ryobi RY08554, Operator'S Manual

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FILLING THE TANK
WARNING:
Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or
explosion from gasoline will burn you and others. Always
stop the engine before filling the fuel tank. Never add fuel
to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least
30 ft. from the refueling area before starting engine. Do
not smoke while filling the tank.


Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent con-
tamination.
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Loosen the fuel cap slowly by turning counterclock-
wise.
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Pour the fuel mixture carefully into the tank.

Clean and inspect the fuel cap gasket before replacing
the fuel cap.

Replace the fuel cap and tighten it by turning it clock-
wise.

Wipe spilled fuel from the product.
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Move at least 30 ft. away from refueling area before start-
ing the product.
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during first use.
WARNING:
Check for fuel leaks. A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard
and must be replaced immediately. If you find any leaks,
correct the problem before using the product. Failure
to do so could result in a fire that could cause serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating this product. Failure to do so
could result in objects being thrown into your eyes
resulting in possible serious injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:

Clearing leaves and other debris from your lawn

Keeping decks and driveways free from leaves and pine
needles

Vacuuming leaves from your lawn
MIXING THE FUEL
This product is powered by a -cycle engine and requires
premixing gasoline and -cycle oil. The mixture should be at
a 50:1 ratio, using Premium Exact Mix
™
-cycle engine oil. If
Premium Exact Mix
™
-cycle engine oil is not available, use
a high quality -cycle engine oil, mixed at a 50:1 ratio. See
chart later in this section.
TO MIX THE FUEL:

Use a clean container that is approved for use with gaso-
line.

Mix the Premium Exact Mix
™
-cycle engine oil with
unleaded gasoline in the container, according to the
instructions on the oil package.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline
intended for automotive use with an octane rating of 87
[(R + M) / ] or higher. Do not use automotive oil or -cycle
outboard oil.
NOTE: Premium Exact Mix
™
fuel mixture will stay fresh up
to 30 days. DO NOT mix quantities larger than usable in a
30 day period.
PREMIUM EXACT MIX™ (50:1)
GASOLINE OIL
1 gallon (US) .6 oz.
1 liter 0 cc (0 ml)
OPERATION