Ryobi RYi1000 User Manual - Page 7

SYMBOLS FUEL CAP WARNING Never remove fuel cap when unit is running. Shut off engine and allow the unit to cool at least five minutes. Remove cap slowly to release any pressure built up in the fuel system and to avoid the heat from the muffler igniting fuel vapors. ENGINE LUBRICANT WARNING You must add lubricant before first operating the generator. Always check the lubricant level before each operation. The lubricant level should always register between the hatched areas on the dipstick. The unit is equipped with a sensor which will automatically shut off the engine if the lubricant level falls below a safe limit. GROUNDING WARNING This generator does not include a ground rod or copper wire. Call a qualified electrician for local grounding requirements. 940708023-02 HOT SURFACE WARNING Do not touch the muffler or aluminum cylinder of the engine. They are very HOT and will cause severe burns. Don't put any flammable or combustible materials in the direct path of the exhaust. CLEARANCE WARNING While operating and storing, keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of this product, including overhead. Allow a minimum of 30 minutes of "cool down" time before storage. Heat created by muffler and exhaust gases could be hot enough to cause serious burns and/or ignite combustible objects. SPARK ARRESTOR 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. DANGER DANGER PELIGRO Risk of Fire. Keep all objects at least 3 feet away from this machine. Heat from Muffler and Exhaust gases can ignite combustible objects. Risque d'incendie. Éloigner tous les objets au moins de 91,4 cm (3 pi) de cet appareil. La chaleur du pot d'échappement et les gaz d'échappement peuvent enflammer les objets combustibles. Riesgo de incendio. Mantener todos los objetos a una distancia mínima de 91,4 cm (3 pies) de esta máquina. El calor de los gases del silenciador y el escape pueden prender fuego a objetos combustibles. 940974089-02 7 - English