Ryobi RY34001 Oxygenated Fuels, ADDING/CHECKING Engine Lubricant, Operating the Power Head

OPERATION

OXYGENATED FUELS

DO NOT USE E85 FUEL. IT WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.

NOTE:  Fuel system damage or performance problems re- sulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than the percentages of oxygenates stated previously are not covered under warranty.

Ethanol. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by vol- ume (commonly referred to as E10) or 15% ethanol by volume (commonly referred to as E15) are acceptable.

Do not use E85 fuel.

CAUTION:

Attempting to start the engine before it has been properly filled with lubricant will result in equipment failure.

ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE LUBRICANT

See Figure 4.

Engine lubricant has a major influence on engine perfor- mance and service life. This unit is shipped with a 20W50 engine lubricant to assist in the break-in period. For best operating performance, continuing to use 20W50 engine lubricant is recommended, however, SAE 30, 10W30, or 10W40 are all acceptable lubricants to use in this product. Always use a 4-stroke engine lubricant that meets or exceeds the requirements for API service classification SJ. Check lubricant level before each use.

NOTE: Non-detergent or 2-stroke engine lubricants will damage the engine and should not be used.

To add engine lubricant:

Remove the cap and seal from lubricant bottle provided.

Unscrew the oil cap/dipstick and remove.

Using funnel provided, add entire bottle of engine lubricant through oil fill hole.

Reinstall the oil cap/dipstick and secure.

To check engine lubricant level:

Set unit on a flat surface.

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.

CAUTION:

Do not overfill. Overfilling the crankcase may cause ­excessive smoke, oil loss and engine damage.

OPERATING THE POWER HEAD

See Figure 5.

WARNING:

Engine housing may become hot during operation. Do not rest or place your arm, hand, or any body part against the engine housing during operation. Only hold the unit as shown in Figure 5 during trimmer operation with all body parts clear of engine housing (or as shown in the applicable attachment Operator’s Manual). Extended contact with the engine housing may result in burns or other injuries.

WARNING:

Always position the unit on the operator’s right side. The use of the unit on the operator’s left side will expose the user to hot surfaces and can result in possible burn injury.

WARNING:

To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit with the bottom of the engine above waist level.

Hold the power head with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation. Power head should be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height.

Always operate power head at full throttle. If debris becomes wrapped around the attachment, STOP THE ENGINE, disconnect the spark plug wire, and remove the debris. Prolonged cutting at partial throttle will result in lubricant dripping from the muffler.

WARNING:

Always hold the power head away from the body keeping clearance between the body and the product. Any contact with the attachment cutting head can result in burns and/or other serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Extreme care must be taken when using a blade attachment to ensure safe operation. Read the safety information for safe operation when using a blade attachment and refer to the safety rules and instructions in your attachment manual. Improper operation of a blade or any attachment could result in serious injury.

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