Ryobi Outdoor PBC3046B, RY70107 manual Operation, Fuel and Refueling, Operating the Trimmer

OPERATION

FUEL AND REFUELING

HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY

■Always handle fuel with care, it is highly flammable.

■Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and flames. Do not inhale fuel vapors.

■Do not let gasoline or oil come in contact with your skin.

■Keep gasoline and oil away from the eyes. If gasoline or oil comes in contact with the eyes, wash them immedi- ately with clean water. If irritation is still present, see a doctor immediately.

■Clean up spilled fuel immediately.

MIXING THE FUEL

■This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle oil. Pre-mix unleaded gasoline and 2-cycle engine oil in a clean container approved for gasoline.

■This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline intended for automotive use with an octane rating of 87 ([R + M] / 2) or higher.

■Do not use any type of pre-mixed gasoline/oil from fuel service stations, this includes the pre-mixed gasoline/oil intended for use in mopeds, motorcycles, etc.

■Use high a quality 2-cycle self mixing oil for air cooled engines. Do not use automotive oil or 2-cycle outboard oil.

■Mix 2% oil into the gasoline. This is a 50:1 ratio.

■Mix the fuel thoroughly and also each time before fueling.

■Mix in small quantities. Do not mix quantities larger than usable in a 30 day period. A 2-cycle oil containing a fuel stabilizer is recommended.

FILLING THE TANK

1.Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination.

2.Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel from escaping around the cap.

3.Carefully pour fuel mixture into the tank. Avoid spillage.

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

5.Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten. Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 9 m (30 ft.) away from refueling site before starting engine.

NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new engine during and 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 9 m (30 ft.) from refueling site before starting engine. Do not smoke!

1 Litre	+	20 ml	=	}
2 Litres	+	40 ml	=
3 Litres	+	60 ml	=		50:1
4 Litres	+	80 ml	=
5 Litres	+	100 ml	=

OPERATING THE TRIMMER

Hold the trimmer/brushcutter with the right hand on the trigger handle and the left hand on the left handle. Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation.Trimmer should be held at a comfortable position with the trigger handle about hip height. See Figure 9.

Always operate trimmer at full throttle. Cut tall grass from the top down.This will prevent grass from wrapping around the shaft housing and string head which may cause damage from overheating. If grass becomes wrapped around the string head, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire, and remove the grass. Prolonged cutting at partial throttle will result in oil dripping from the muffler.

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