Ryobi Outdoor RY30120 Operation, Attaching the Grass Deflector, Fueling and Refueling the Trimmer

ASSEMBLY

ATTACHING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR

See Figure 4.

WARNING:

The line cutting blade on the grass deflector is sharp. Avoid contact with the blade. Failure to avoid contact can result in serious personal injury.

Remove the hex screw, flat washer, lock washer, and wing nut from the grass deflector.�

Press the grass deflector onto the bottom of the curved shaft as shown.

Insert the hex screw through the grass deflector and the bracket on the curved shaft.

Place the flat washer and lock washer on the hex head cap screw.

Place the wing nut on the hex head cap screw and tighten securely.

HEX

SCREWGRASS DEFLECTOR

BRACKET

LOCK

WASHER

FLAT
WASHER	WING NUT

Fig. 4

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 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 tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.

FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER

FUEL MIXTURE

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 1 gallon container approved for gasoline.

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

Mix a high quality 2-cycle engine oil at 2.6 oz. per gallon (US).

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

DO NOT mix quantities larger than usable in a 30 day period.

HIGH QUALITY 2-CYCLE ENGINE OIL

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

FILLING TANK

Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination.

Loosen fuel cap slowly. Rest 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. (9 m) from refueling site before starting engine. Do not smoke!

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