Operation - Ryobi RPP254JO Original Instructions Manual

INSTALLING THE SHOULDER STRAP HANGER AND
ATTACHMENT
When operating the product, you must wear a shoulder
strap to support the product.
To install the shoulder strap hanger:
■ Remove the lock nut, flat washer, and bolt from the
shoulder strap hanger.
■ Pull apart the ends of the hanger to expand slightly.
■ Position the hanger along the shaft to a location
providing optimum balance and control of the product.
NOTE: Make sure that the hanger does not cover the
WARNING label on the shaft.
■ Squeeze the hanger ends together to re-tighten.
■ Reinstall the bolt, flat washer, and locking nut to secure.
■ Connect the latch on the shoulder strap to the strap
hanger.
The pruner attachment connects to the power head, or for
extra reach to an extension shaft, by means of a coupler
device.
To install the pruner attachment:
■ Loosen the knob from the pruner attachment.
■ Push in the button located on the shaft of the pruner
attachment. Align the button with the guide recess on
the power head shaft coupler and slide the two shafts
together. Rotate pruner attachment shaft until button
locks into the positioning hole.
NOTE: The attachment should only be operated with
the blade in a vertical position.
■ Tighten the knob securely.
■ Repeat previous steps to attach extension shaft to
power head.
NOTE: If the button does not release completely in
the positioning hole, the shaft is not locked into place.
Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked
into place.
WARNING
Be certain the knob is fully tightened and button is locked
into place in the positioning hole before operating the
product. Check it periodically for tightness during use to
avoid serious injury.
To remove:
■ Loosen the knob on the coupler of the power head and
remove the end cap from the pruner attachment.
■ Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and
separate ends.
ATTACHING THE "J" HANDLE
■ Place the bottom J-handle clamp on the drive shaft.
Insert the tab on the top J-handle clamp into the slot on
the bottom J-handle clamp.
■ Insert the end of the J-handle between the clamps
so that holes align and handle will be located to the
operator's left side.
■ Push the bolt through the clamp and handle.
■ Install flat washer and lock nut to hold the assembly
in place.
■ Adjust the position of the handle to the area indicated
by the label on the drive shaft housing.
■ Tighten the nut securely.
AUTOMATIC BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION
Add bar and chain lubricant in the bar lube reservoir before
starting the engine of the power head. Refer to Automatic
bar and chain lubrication of this manual.

OPERATION

WARNING
Do not allow familiarity with the product make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields, a hard hat, and safety shoes when operating the
product. Failure to do so could result in objects being
thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of the product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
To avoid kickback, binding of the saw bar, and possible
injury, never cut limbs that the pruner does not reach
when supported by the shoulder strap.
APPLICATIONS
You may use the product for the purposes listed below:
■ Limbing
■ Pruning
FUEL AND REFUELING
HANDLING THE FUEL SAFELY
Always handle the fuel with care, it is highly flammable.
■ Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and
flames. Do not inhale fuel vapors.
■ Do not let petrol or oil come in contact with your skin.
■ Keep petrol and oil away from the eyes. If petrol or oil
comes in contact with the eyes, wash them immediately
with clean water. If irritation is still present, see a
physician immediately.
■ Clean up spilled petrol immediately.
MIXING THE FUEL
■ The product is powered by a 2-stroke engine and
requires pre-mixing petrol and 2-stroke oil. Pre-mix
unleaded petrol and 2-stroke engine oil in a clean
container approved for petrol.
IMPORTANT! Failure to use 2-stroke oil will result in
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