Ryobi RY08510 manual Operation, Mixing the Fuel, Premium Exact MIX, Filling the Tank, Applications

OPERATION

WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care- less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.

APPLICATIONS

You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:

nClear leaves and other debris from your lawn

nKeep decks and driveways free from leaves and pine needles

WARNING:

Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline will burn you and others.

MIXING THE FUEL

This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. The mixture should be at a 50:1 ratio, using Premium Exact Mix™ 2-cycle engine oil. If Premium Exact Mix™ 2-cycle engine oil is not avail- able, use a high quality 2-cycle engine oil, mixed at a 50:1 ratio. See chart later in this section.

To mix the fuel:

nUse a clean container that is approved for use with gaso- line.

nMix the Premium Exact Mix™ 2-cycle engine oil with unleaded gasoline in the container, according to the instructions on the oil package.

NOTE: This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gaso- line intended for automotive use with an octane rating of 87 [(R + M) / 2] or higher. Do not use automotive oil or 2-cycle outboard oil.

NOTE: Premium Exact Mix™ fuel mixture will stay fresh up to 30 days. DO NOT mix quantities larger than can be used in a 30 day period.

PREMIUM EXACT MIX™ (50:1)

GASOLINEOIL

1 gallon (US)	2.6 oz.
1 Liter	20 cc (20 ml)

FILLING THE TANK

WARNING:

Always stop the engine before filling the fuel tank. Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least 30 ft. from the refueling area before starting engine. Do not smoke while filling the tank.

nClean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent contami- nation.

nLoosen the fuel cap slowly, by turning it counter- clockwise.

nPour the fuel mixture carefully into the tank.

nClean and inspect the fuel cap gasket before replacing the fuel cap.

nReplace the fuel cap and tighten it by turning it clock- wise.

nWipe spilled fuel from the product.

nMove at least 30 ft. away from refueling area before start- ing the product.

NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new engine during first use.

WARNING:

Check for fuel leaks. If you find any leaks, correct the problem before using the product.

WARNING:

A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately.

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