Ryobi P546A User Manual - Page 12

OPERATION WARNING: Never fell a tree or cut a log or limb that has a diameter greater that the length of the guide bar. Only properly trained professionals should perform these cuts. Performing these types of cuts can cause an accident and result in death or serious personal injury. NOTICE: Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please contact customer service or a qualified service center for assistance. APPLICATIONS You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:  Basic limbing, felling, and woodcutting  Removing buttress roots FUEL AND REFUELING HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY WARNING: Check for fuel leaks. A leaking fuel cap, tank, or line is a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately. If you find any leaks, correct the problem before using the product. Failure to do so could result in a fire that could cause serious personal injury. n Always handle fuel with care; it is highly ­flammable. n Always refuel outdoors and do not inhale fuel vapors. n Do not let gasoline or lubricant come in contact with skin. n Keep gasoline and lubricant away from the eyes. If gasoline or lubricant comes in contact with the eyes, wash them immediately with clean water. If irritation is still present, see a doctor immediately. n Clean up spilled fuel immediately. Refer to Refueling in the Specific Safety Rules section of this manual for additional safety information. ETHANOL BLENDED FUELS NOTICE: Do not use E15 or E85 fuel in this product. It is a violation of federal law and will damage the unit and void your warranty. Only use unleaded gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol. NOTE: To improve performance when using ethanol-blended fuels, we recommend the use of Ethanol Shield 2-cycle lubricant. MIXING THE FUEL 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 Ethanol Shield 2-cycle lubricant 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 (50:1) GASOLINE LUBRICANT 1 Gallon (US) 1 Liter 2.6 oz. 20 cc (20 ml) FILLING THE FUEL TANK See Figure 2. WARNING: Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and explosive. 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. Page 12 - English