Ryobi RY252CS Manual Del Operador página 54

APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
 Clearing leaves and other debris from your lawn
 Keeping decks and driveways free from leaves and pine
needles
ETHANOL-BLENDED FUELS
NOTICE:
Do not use E15 or E85 fuel in this product. It is a viola-
tion of federal law and will damage the unit and void
your warranty. Only use unleaded gasoline containing
up to 10% ethanol.
FUELING AND REFUELING
WARNING:
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and ex-
plosive. 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 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
1.0 gal. (US) (3.8 liter)
2.5 gal. (US) (9.5 liter)
FILLING TANK
 Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination.
 Loosen fuel cap slowly. Rest the cap on a clean surface.
 Carefully pour fuel mixture 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.
OPERATION
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine after first use.
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never remove fuel
cap or add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine.
Make sure the unit is sitting on a flat, level surface and
only add fuel outdoors. If the engine is hot, let the unit cool
for at least five minutes before adding fuel. After fueling,
immediately replace fuel cap and tighten securely. Move
at least 30 ft. from refueling site before starting engine. Do
not smoke and stay away from open flames and sparks!
Failure to follow these instructions could result in a fire
and cause serious personal injury.
STARTING AND STOPPING
See Figures 4 - 6
Blower should be placed on a flat, bare surface for starting.
 Slowly press the primer bulb 10 times.
 Set the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position.
 Squeeze the throttle trigger or set the cruise control lever
 Set the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position.
 Pull the starter grip and rope until the engine runs. Do not
 Allow the engine to run for 15 seconds, then set the choke
TO STOP THE ENGINE:
 To stop the engine, depress the STOP switch to the stop
HOT RESTART OF THE ENGINE:
LUBRICANT
 Set the choke lever to the RUN position.
 Squeeze the throttle trigger or set the cruise control lever
2.6 oz. (76 ml)
6.4 oz. (189 ml)
 Pull the starter grip and rope until the engine runs.
IF ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS PRODUCT:
Do not return this product to the retail store where it was
purchased. Please call our Customer Service Department
for any issues you may have.
For Help Call: 1-800-860-4050
8 - English
WARNING:
NOTE: After the 7th press, fuel should be visible in the
primer bulb. If it is not, continue to press the primer until
you see fuel in the bulb.
to the full throttle position. Pull the starter grip and rope
sharply until engine attempts to run (no more than 4 pulls).
pull the starter grip and rope more than six (6) times.
NOTE: If the engine does not start, return to the FULL
CHOKE position and repeat the steps that follow.
lever to the RUN position.
position " ".
to the full throttle position to start a hot engine.