Ryobi RYi4022X Operation Manual - Page 17

ASSEMBLY  Thread lock nuts onto bolts and tighten one full turn past snug. NOTE: Be careful not to overtighten so that foot material collapses.  Repeat with remaining foot. INSTALLING THE WHEELS See Figure 5. Wheels are provided to assist in moving the generator to the desired location and should be installed on the same side as the handle.  Locate the following items: 2 axles 2 hitch pins 2 wheel covers 2 washers 2 wheels  Raise the end of the generator where the handle is located high enough to gain access to the frame bottom; securely position props underneath to support.  Slide the axle through the hole in the center of the wheel.  Slide a washer onto the axle, then slide the axle into the wheel mounting hole as shown.  Insert hitch pin to secure. NOTE: The hitch pin should be pushed into the axle until the center of the rests on top of the axle.  Repeat with the second wheel. RAISING AND LOWERING THE HANDLE See Figure 6.  Extend the handle, then insert the pin through the hole in the handle and the generator frame to secure handle in place. Never use the handle to lift the generator. The handle should only be used for moving the unit by rolling it on its wheels. Releasing the handle:  Remove the handle lock pin and lower the handle to the down position. OPERATION DANGER: Carbon Monoxide. Using a generator indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Generator exhaust contains high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. If you can smell the generator exhaust, you are breathing CO. But even if you cannot smell the exhaust, you could be breathing CO.  Never use a generator inside homes, garages, crawlspaces, or other partly enclosed areas. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can build up in these areas. Using a fan or opening windows and doors does NOT supply enough fresh air.  ONLY use a generator outdoors and far away from open windows, doors, and vents. These openings can pull in generator exhaust. Even when you use a generator correctly, CO may leak into the home. ALWAYS use a battery-powered or battery-backup CO alarm in the home. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the generator has been running, move to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You could have carbon monoxide poisoning. WARNING: NEVER ignore an automatic shutoff event. IF AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF OCCURS - YOU MUST leave the area immediately and relocate to an open outdoor area. Ventilate the area thoroughly before occupying again. Ensure the generator is located in an open, outdoor area. Always point exhaust away from occupied structures. Never run the generator in enclosed areas (e.g. not in a house or garage). Failure to follow these instructions can lead to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning which can result in death or serious personal injury. WARNING: If this generator will be used only with cord and plugconnected equipment, National Electric Code does not require that the unit be grounded. However, other methods of using the generator may require grounding to reduce the risk of shock or electrocution. Consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, or local agency having jurisdiction for local codes or ordinances to find out if grounding is needed in your situation before using the generator. 13 - English