Ryobi RY28140, RY28120 Operation, To Attach the Straight Shaft Grass Deflector SS26

ASSEMBLY

TO ATTACH THE STRAIGHT SHAFT GRASS DEFLECTOR - SS26

See Figure 6.

Remove the wing screw from the grass deflector.

Insert the tab on the mounting bracket in the slot on the grass deflector.

Align the screw hole in the mounting bracket with the screw hole in the grass deflector.

Insert the wing screw through the mounting bracket and into the grass deflector.

Tighten the screw securely.

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 eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries.

WARNING:

Never use blades, flailing devices, wire, or rope on this product. Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Operation of this equipment can create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may be required. The operator should contact local fire agen- cies for laws or regulations relating to fire prevention requirements.

FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER

WARNING:

Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and ex- plosive. To prevent serious personal injury and property damage, handle it with care. Keep away from ignition sources and open flames, handle outdoors only, do not smoke and wipe up spills immediately.

FUEL MIXTURE

This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle lubricant. Pre-mix unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle engine lubricant in a clean container approved for gasoline. DO NOT mix quantities larger than usable in a 30-day period.

Recommended fuel: This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline intended for automotive use.

NOTE: We recommend you use Homelite premium 2-cycle lubricant, PowerCare 2-cycle lubricant (6.4 oz. or 16 oz.), or an equivalent high-quality synthetic 2-cycle ­lubricant in this product. Mix at 2.6 oz. per gallon (US).

Do not use automotive lubricant or 2-cycle outboard lubricant.

HIGH QUALITY 2-CYCLE ENGINE LUBRICANT

GASOLINELUBRICANT

1.0 gal. (US) (3.8 liter)	2.6 oz. (76 ml)
2.5 gal. (US) (9.5 liter)	6.4 oz. (189 ml)

FILLING TANK

Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination.

Loosen fuel cap slowly. Rest the cap on a clean surface.

Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage.

Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the gasket.

Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten. Wipe up any fuel spillage.

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

WARNING:

Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least 30 ft. from refueling site before starting engine. Do not smoke! Failure to safely handle fuel could result in seri- ous personal injury.

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