Operating The Trimmer - Ryobi RY252CS Operator's Manual

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.
NOTE: To improve performance when using oxygenated
fuels, we recommend the use of Ethanol Shield 2-cycle
lubricant.
STARTING AND STOPPING
See Figures 7 - 9.
Trimmer should be on a flat, bare surface for starting.
To start a cold engine:
 Lay the product on a flat, bare surface.
 Push the primer bulb approximately ten times.
 Set the choke lever to FULL CHOKE.
 Depress lock-out button and squeeze throttle trigger
fully and pull starter grip and rope sharply until engine
attempts to start (no more than 4x).
 Set the choke lever to HALF CHOKE.
 Pull starter grip and rope until engine runs, no more than
6 pulls.
 Set the choke lever to RUN.
NOTE: In cooler environments, additional pulls of the
starter grip and rope may be required with the choke
lever in the FULL CHOKE position.
To start a warm engine:
 Lay the product on a flat, bare surface.
 Push the primer bulb up to ten times.
 Set the choke lever to RUN.
 Depress lock-out button and squeeze throttle trigger fully,
pull the starter cord.
NOTE: If the product does not start, repeat the previous
steps.
To stop the engine:
 To stop the engine, depress the STOP switch to the stop
position " ".
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
OPERATION

OPERATING THE TRIMMER

See Figure 10.
WARNING:
Engine housing can become hot during trimmer opera-
tion. Do not rest or place your arm, hand, or any body
part against the engine housing during trimmer operation.
Only hold the trimmer as shown in Figure 10 with all body
parts clear of engine housing. Extended contact with the
engine housing can result in burns or other injuries.
WARNING:
Always position the unit on the operator's right side. The
use of the unit on the operator's left side will expose the
user to hot surfaces and can result in possible burn injury.
WARNING:
To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit with
the bottom of the engine above waist level.
Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle
and your left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with
both hands while in operation. Trimmer should be held at a
comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height.
Always operate trimmer in RUN position. Cut tall grass
from the top down. This will prevent grass from wrapping
around the shaft housing and string head which could cause
damage from overheating. If grass becomes wrapped around
the string head, STOP THE ENGINE, disconnect the spark
plug wire, and remove the grass. Prolonged cutting at partial
throttle will result in lubricant dripping from the muffler.
WARNING:
Always hold the string trimmer away from the body keep-
ing clearance between the body and the product. Any
contact with the housing or string trimmer cutting head
can result in burns and/or other serious personal injury.
9 — English