Starting/Stopping Instructions - Ryobi RCT2800AD Operator's Manual

2-cycle petrol trimmer

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STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Operate this unit only in a well-

ventilated outdoor area. Carbon monoxide

exhaust fumes can be lethal in a confined area.

WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make

sure you are in the starting position when

pulling the starter rope (Fig. 8). To avoid

serious injury, the operator and unit must be

in a stable position while starting.

1. Mix petrol with oil. Fill petrol tank with petrol/oil

mixture. Refer to Oil and Petrol Mixing Instructions.

2. Fully press and release the primer bulb 10 times,

slowly. Some amount of petrol should be visible in

the primer bulb and petrol lines (Fig. 7). If you can't

see petrol in the bulb, press and release the bulb as

many times as it takes before you can see petrol in it.

3. Place the choke lever in Position 1 (Fig. 7).

4. Crouch in the starting position (Fig. 8) and squeeze

the throttle control.

5. Pull the starter rope out a short distance, until you feel

some resistance. This is usually around 2-4 inches.

Then pull the rope smoothly and briskly. Repeat this 5

times.

6. Place the choke lever in Position 2.

7. While squeezing the throttle control, pull the starter

rope in the same manner as explained in Step 5. Pull

1 to 3 times to start the engine.

8. Keep the throttle squeezed and allow the engine to

warm up for 15 to 30 seconds.

9. Place the choke lever in Position 3. The unit is ready

for use.

IF...

The engine does not start, go back to step 2.

IF...

The engine fails to start after a few attempts, place

the choke lever in Position 3 and squeeze the

throttle control. Pull the starter rope briskly 3 to 8

times. The engine should start. If not, repeat.

IF WARM...

If the engine is already warm, start the

unit with the choke lever in Position 2. After the unit

starts, move the choke lever to Position 3.

STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Release your hand from the throttle control. Allow

the engine to cool down by idling.

2. Press and hold the Stop Switch until the engine

stops (Fig 6).