Ryobi RY52504, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
Fig. 1
POSITION FOR STARTINg
See Figure 9.
Lay the pruner on the ground and ensure that no objects or
obstructions are in the immediate vicinity. Make sure nothing
can come in contact with the bar and chain.
Fig. 10
Fig. 9
STARTINg AND STOPPINg
See Figures 10 - 12.
To start a cold engine:
DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine starts
and runs.
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Lay the trimmer on a flat, bare surface.
  PRIME - Press the primer bulb 7 times.
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SET the start lever to the START position.
  PULL the rope until the engine starts.
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Allow the engine to run for 6-10 seconds.
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Squeeze trigger lock and throttle trigger.
NOTE: Squeezing and releasing the throttle trigger releases
the start lever to the RUN position.
To start a warm engine:
PULL the rope until the engine starts.
To stop the engine:
Press and hold the switch in the stop “
” position until the
engine stops.
THROTTLE
TRIGGER
ENGINE
SwITCH
TRIGGER
LOCK
START
RUN
STARTER
GRIP
THROTTLE
TRIGGER
ENGINE
SwITCH
STARTING
INSTRUCTION
LABEL
PRIMER BULB
Fig. 11