Ryobi RY34001 Operator's Manual - Page 9

ASSEMBLY NOTE: If the button does not release completely in the positioning hole, the shafts are not locked into place. Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked into place.  Tighten the knob securely. WARNING: Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating equipment; check it periodically for tightness during use to avoid serious personal injury. ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE See Figure 3.  Remove wing nut, washer, and bolt from the front handle.  Install the front handle onto the top side of the drive shaft housing in the area indicated by the label. NOTE: The open side of the handle should face the operator.  Place the bolt through the front handle. NOTE: The hex bolt head fits inside the hex recess molded into one side of the handle.  Reinstall the washer and wing nut.  Tighten wing nut securely. REMOVING AN ATTACHMENT FROM THE POWER HEAD For removing or changing the attachment:  Loosen the knob.  Push in the button and twist the shafts to unlock and separate. OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.  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 wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection. Head protection may also be required depending on the type of attachment used and as prescribed in the attachment's Operator's Manual. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries. WARNING: 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. FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER  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. 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 heed this warning 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 previously are not covered under warranty. Ethanol. Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume (commonly referred to as E10) or 15% ethanol by volume (commonly referred to as E15) are acceptable. Do not use E85 fuel. CAUTION: Attempting to start the engine before it has been properly filled with lubricant will result in equipment failure. 7 - English