Operation; Fueling And Refueling; Starting And Stopping - Ryobi RY09053 Manual Del Operador

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:
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that
can start fires around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor
may be required. The operator should contact local fire
agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire prevention
requirements.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
 Clearing leaves and other debris from your lawn
 Keeping decks and driveways free from leaves and other
forms of debris
 Vacuuming leaves from your lawn

FUELING AND REFUELING

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
GASOLINE
1.0 gal. (US) (3.8 liter)
2.5 gal. (US) (9.5 liter)

OPERATION

FILLING THE TANK
 Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent con-
 Loosen the fuel cap slowly by turning counterclockwise.
 Pour the fuel mixture carefully into the tank.
 Clean and inspect the fuel cap gasket before replacing
 Replace the fuel cap and tighten it by turning it clockwise.
 Wipe spilled fuel from the product.
 Move at least 30 ft. away from refueling area before start-
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during first use.
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
and stay away from open flames and sparks. Failure to
safely handle fuel could result in serious personal injury.
OXYGENATED FUELS
DO NOT USE E85 FUEL. IT WILL VOID YOUR
WARRANTY.
NOTE: Fuel system damage or performance problems
resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more
than the percentages of oxygenates stated below are not
covered under warranty.
Ethanol. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume
(commonly referred to as E10) is acceptable. E85 is not.

STARTING AND STOPPING

See Figure 8.
Blower should be on a flat, bare surface for starting.
 Slowly press the primer bulb 10 times.
 Set the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.
 Lock throttle/cruise control lever.
 Pull starter grip and rope sharply until engine attempts to
 Set the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
 Pull the starter grip and rope until the engine runs.
 Allow the engine to run for 15 seconds, then set the choke
LUBRICANT
TO STOP THE ENGINE:
2.6 oz. (76 ml)
 To stop the engine, depress and hold the STOP switch
6.4 oz. (189 ml)
8 - English
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the fuel cap.
ing the product.
WARNING:
NOTE: After the 10th press, fuel should be visible in the
primer bulb. If it is not, continue to press the primer until
you see fuel in the bulb.
run. Do not pull the starter grip more than four (4) times.
NOTE: If the engine does not start, return to the FULL
CHOKE position and repeat the steps that follow.
lever to the RUN position.
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