OPERATION

WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. 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.

WARNING:

Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom- mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.

APPLICATIONS

You may use this product for the purposes listed below:

Clear leaves and other debris from your lawn

Keep 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 Mix2-cycle engine oil. If Premium Exact Mix2-cycle engine oil is not available, use a high quality synthetic 2-cycle engine oil, mixed at a 50:1 ratio. See chart later in this section.

To mix the fuel:

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

Mix the Premium Exact Mix2-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 Mixfuel 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)

.6 oz.

1 liter

0 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.

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

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

Pour the fuel mixture carefully into the tank.

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

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

Wipe spilled fuel from the product.

Move at least 30 ft. away from refueling area before starting 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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Ryobi RY09905, RY08552 manual Operation, Mixing the fuel, Premium Exact MIX, Filling the Tank, Applications

RY08552, RY09905 specifications

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