Ryobi Outdoor PLT3043A, RY70101A manual Operation, Fuel and Refuelling, Operating the Trimmer

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OPERATION

FUEL AND REFUELLING

HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY

Always handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable.

Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and flames. Do not inhale fuel vapour.

Do not let petrol or oil come in contact with your skin.

Keep petrol and oil away from the eyes. If petrol or oil comes in contact with the eyes, wash them immediately with clean water. If irritation is still present, see a doctor immediately.

Clean up spilled fuel immediately.

MIXING THE FUEL

This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing petrol and 2-cycle oil. Pre-mix unleaded petrol and 2-cycle engine oil 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 87 ([R + M] / 2) or higher.

Do not use any type of pre-mixed petrol/oil from fuel service stations. This includes the pre-mixed petrol/oil intended for use in mopeds, motorcycles etc.

Use a high quality 2-cycle self-mixing oil for air-cooled engines. Do not use motor vehicle oil or 2-cycle outboard oil.

Mix 2% oil 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 2-cycle oil containing a fuel stabiliser is recommended.

FILLING THE TANK

1.Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination.

2.Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel from escaping around the cap.

3.Carefully pour fuel mixture into the tank. Avoid spillage.

4.Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the gasket.

5.Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten. Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 9 m (30 ft) 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 (30 ft) from refuelling site before starting engine. Do not smoke!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 Litre

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20 ml

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2 Litres

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40 ml

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3 Litres

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60 ml

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50:1

 

 

4 Litres

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80 ml

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5 Litres

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100 ml

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OPERATING THE TRIMMER

Hold the trimmer with the right hand on the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation.Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height. See Figure 5.

Always operate trimmer at full throttle. Cut tall grass from the top down.This will prevent grass from wrapping around the drive shaft housing and string head which may cause damage from overheating. If grass becomes wrapped round the string head, stop the engine, disconnect the sparking plug wire, and remove the grass. Prolonged cutting at partial throttle will result in oil dripping from the silencer.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents SafetySpecific Safety Rules for Trimmer USE Symbols Symbol Name ExplanationTechnical Data Features UnpackingInstructions Packing List for OWNER’S KITAssembly Assembly InstructionsSilencer Guard Assembly Grass DeflectorOperating the Trimmer OperationFuel and Refuelling Advancing String Using the EZ Line TAP Advance System Advancing the StringCutting Tips Grass Deflector Line Trimming CUT- OFF BladeStarting and Stopping See Figures 8To Start a Cold Engine To Start a Warm EngineMaintenance Spool Replacement EZ Line TAP Advance SystemNEW PRE-WOUND Spool See Figures 10Cleaning the Exhaust Port and Silencer String ReplacementSpark Arrester See Figures 12, 13, 14Replacing and Cleaning AIR Filter Fuel CAPSparking Plug Storage 1 Month or LongerTroubleshooting Dealer. See FigureIdle Speed Screw Needle Warranty Safety DirectiveGuarantee Statement Rtsa / Rtuk / RTG EC Declaration of ConformityPage Ryobi Technologies GmbH