Ryobi RY80940B, Operator'S Manual

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9 — English
OPERATION
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 eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Never direct a water stream toward people or pets, or
any electrical device. Failure to follow these instructions
could result in serious injury, electric shock, or death.
WARNING:
Risk of serious burns. Do not touch the muffler or
place any body parts in the path of hot exhaust gases,
which can cause burns and other serious personal
injuries.
NOTICE:
This product is not equipped with a spark arrestor and
cannot be used on U.S. forest lands; in addition, product
users must comply with Federal, State, and local fire pre-
vention regulations. Check with appropriate authorities.
Refer to accompanying engine manual for maintenance
and replacement parts.
NOTICE:
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts,
caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and
do not operate this product until all missing or damaged
parts are replaced. Please contact customer service or
a qualified service center for assistance.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool around the house for cleaning most
small to large horizontal or vertical exterior surfaces, smaller
exterior objects and structures, and outdoor equipment and
tools.* You can:

Clean or remove mold and mildew from weathered decks,
driveways, patios, walkways, sidewalks, etc.

Remove dirt from various exterior vertical surfaces such
as house exteriors, siding, fences, brick, concrete or stone
walls, etc.

Wash boats, outdoor furniture, powered or non-powered
garden equipment, gutters, window screens, grills,
playground equipment, etc.
*Always test in an inconspicuous area first.
ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE LUBRICANT
See Figure 10.
NOTE:
This machine has been shipped with approximately
2 oz. of lubricant in the engine from testing.
You must add
lubricant to the engine before starting it the first time.
NOTICE:
Any attempt to start the engine without adding lubricant
will result in engine failure.
To add engine lubricant:

Place pressure washer on a flat, level surface. Do not tilt.
 Unscrew the oil cap / dipstick by turning counter-
clockwise.

Using 4-stroke engine lubricant (SAE 30 or SAE 10W30),
add engine lubricant until the fluid level rises to the upper
portion of the hatched area on the dipstick (12 oz., 4-cycle
engine lubricant provided).
Do not overfill.
 Replace the oil cap / dipstick and securely tighten.
To check the engine lubricant level:
 Place pressure washer on a flat, level surface. Do not tilt.

Unscrew the oil cap/dipstick by turning counterclockwise.
 Wipe dipstick clean and re-seat in hole; do not rethread.

Remove dipstick again and check lubricant level. Lubricant
level should fall within the hatched area on the dipstick.
 If level is low, add engine lubricant until the fluid level rises
to the upper portion of the hatched area on the dipstick.

Replace and secure the oil cap/dipstick.
NOTICE:
Do not overfill. Overfilling the crankcase may cause
excessive smoke and engine damage.