Ryobi RY4CSS User Manual 3 - Page 12

OPERATION 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: Never use blades, flailing devices, wire, or rope on this product. 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. NOTICE: The spark arrestor on this product has not been evaluated by the USDA Forest Service and cannot be used on U.S. forest lands. In addition, product users must comply with Federal, State, and local fire prevention regulations. Check with appropriate authorities. Contact customer service or a qualified service center for maintenance and replacement parts. 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. FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER 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. 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 Ethanol Shield 2-cycle ­lubricant, PowerCare 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 GASOLINE LUBRICANT 1.0 gal. (US) (3.8 liter) 2.5 gal. (US) (9.5 liter) 2.6 oz. (76 ml) 6.4 oz. (189 ml) FILLING TANK  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.  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. from refueling site before starting engine. Do not smoke! Failure to safely handle fuel could result in serious personal injury. 8 - English