Ryobi 768r manual California Emission Regulations, Spark Arrestor

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CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS

This unit meets the 1995 to 1998 California emissions regulations for small off-road engines. These units are identified by the label on the engine of your product. A typical identification label is shown.

To ensure that your unit continues to meet these regulations, refer to the following information and instructions in this operator’s manual.

California Proposition 65 Warning:

WARNING

THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS

PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS

KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS

OR OTHER

REPRODUCTIVE HARM.

SPARK ARRESTOR

NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S. Forest Land and the state of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certain internal combustion engines operated on forest brush and/or grass-covered areas be equipped with a spark arrestor, maintained in effective working order, or the engine be constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire. Check with your state or local authorities for regulations pertaining to these requirements. Failure to follow these requirements could subject you to liability or a fine. This unit is factory equipped with a spark arrestor. If it requires replacement, ask your LOCAL SERVICE dealer to install the Accessory Part #180030 Spark Arrestor Kit.

FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 IN U.S. OR 1-800-265-6778 in CANADA

WARNING!

Read the Operator’s Manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of ContentsSpark Arrestor California Emission RegulationsRead ALL Instructions Before Operating Symbol MeaningSafety Warnings for GAS Trimmers Rules for Safe OperationFlail Head Safety Other Safety WarningsSave These Instruction Unleaded Fuel Safety and International SymbolsSymbol Meaning Safety Alert Symbol For Service INFORMATION, CallHOT Surface Warning Sharp Blade Choke ControlKeep Hands Away from Blades Know Your Unit Flail Head Parts Assembly InstructionsInstalling the Harness Assembling the Flail HeadRemoving the Cutting Attachment Installing the Flail HeadRemoving the Flail Head Installing the Cutting AttachmentOIL and Fuel Mixing Instructions OIL and Fuel InformationSTARTING/STOPPING Instructions Starting InstructionsStopping Instructions Tips for Best Trimming Results Adjusting Trimming Line LengthOperating Instructions Holding the TrimmerDecorative Trimming Maintenance and Repair InstructionsMaintenance Schedule Frequency Maintenance Required Refer toWinding the Existing Inner Reel Line InstallationInstalling a Prewound Reel AIR Filter Maintenance Cleaning the Air FilterRemoving the Air Filter/Muffler Cover Adjust Idle Speed Screw Carburetor AdjustmentReinstalling the Airfilter/Muffler Cover Clean Air FilterCleaning and Storage Troubleshooting U S ET I O N Engine SpecificationsManufacturers Warranty Coverage Owners Warranty Responsibilities11/98 REV. a