Ryobi RCT2800AD WARNING, INTRODUCTION, RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION, NOTE:, DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION:, THANK YOU, SYMBOL MEANING, SYMBOL MEANING, TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

THANK YOU

Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to- understand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition.

PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

All information, illustrations and specifications in this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.

NOTE: PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.

Make sure you carefully read and understand this manual before starting or operating this equipment.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Oil and Petrol Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Starting/Stopping Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .10 Cleaning and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

SYMBOL MEANING

NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital

to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, warning or caution. Attention is required in order to avoid serious personal injury. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

SYMBOL MEANING

DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in injury to yourself and others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.