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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI PRODUCT.
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI PRODUCT.
Exhaust System
Exhaust Port Cleaning (Fig. 15, 16)
To ensure your safety and satisfaction, carefully read through
To ensure your safety and satisfaction, carefully read through
Level 2.
this OWNER'S MANUAL before using the product.
this OWNER'S MANUAL before using the product.
1. Remove spark plug.
2. Remove starter
General Safety Rules
General Safety Rules
3. Remove engine cover.
WARNING! Read all instructions Failure to follow all instructions
WARNING! Read all instructions Failure to follow all instructions
4. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A) heat
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
shield (B).
The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below refers
The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below refers
5. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from
to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
cylinder exhaust port.
(cordless) power tool.
(cordless) power tool.
NOTICE: Never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the
exhaust port. Do not scratch the cylinder or piston when
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
cleaning the exhaust port. Do not allow carbon particles to
enter the cylinder.
1) Work area
1) Work area
6. Replace heat shield.
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas
invite accidents.
invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
Carburetor Adjustment
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
Engine Break-In
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or
New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two
fumes.
fumes.
tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
made. During the break-in period your engine performance will
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize. Idle speed can
2) Electrical safety
2) Electrical safety
be adjusted as required.
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify
High Altitude Operation
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory
earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and
earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and
starting, emission, and durability performance up to 1,100 feet
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock
above sea level (ASL) (96.0 kPa). To maintain proper engine
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces
operation and emission compliance above 1,100 feet ASL the
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized service
is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or
is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or
dealer.
grounded.
grounded.
NOTICE: If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1,100
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
feet ASL, the carburetor must be re-adjusted when operating
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric
the engine below 1,100 feet ASL, otherwise severe engine
shock.
shock.
damage may result.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,
pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away
pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
Level 2.
entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
Parts Required: None
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension
Note: Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set
cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for
cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for
in compliance with emission regulations. Carburetor
outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an
authorized dealer.
3) Personal safety
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power
Idle Adjustment (Fig. 17)
tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
Before adjustment make sure that:
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while
alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while
• Air filter is clean and properly installed.
operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
• Spark arrestor screen and muffler are free of carbon.
b) Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety
b) Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety
• Blower pipes are installed.
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
1. Start engine, run at idle for one minute.
hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will
hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will
2. Complete warm up by running at full throttle for 5 minutes,
reduce personal injuries.
reduce personal injuries.
operating choke twice to clear air from carburetor chambers.
c) Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the
c) Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the
3. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is
off-position before plugging in. Carrying power tools with
off-position before plugging in. Carrying power tools with
available, idle speed screw (A) should be set to the
your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have
your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have
specifications found on "Specifications" Page of this manual.
the switch on invites accidents.
the switch on invites accidents.
Turn idle screw (A) clockwise to increase idle speed; counter
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the
clockwise to decrease idle speed.
power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating
power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating
part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. This enables better control of the power tool in
times. This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in
parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of these devices can
connected and properly used. Use of these devices can
reduce dust-related hazards.
reduce dust-related hazards.
4) Power tool use and care
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool
for your application. The correct power tool will do the job
for your application. The correct power tool will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on
and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the
and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source before making
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do
not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these
not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are
instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding
of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition
of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have
that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have
the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are
the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained power tools.
caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and
are easier to control.
are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in
accordance with these instructions and in the manner
accordance with these instructions and in the manner
intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into
intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be
account the working conditions and the work to be
performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from
performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
5) Battery tool use and care
5) Battery tool use and care
a) Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting
a) Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting
battery pack. Inserting the battery pack into power tools that
battery pack. Inserting the battery pack into power tools that
have the switch on invites accidents.
have the switch on invites accidents.
b) Recharge only with the charger specified by the
b) Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another
battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another
battery pack.
battery pack.
c) Use power tools only with specifically designated battery
c) Use power tools only with specifically designated battery
packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of
packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of
injury and fire.
injury and fire.
d) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other
d) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other
metal objects like paper clips, keys, nails, screws, or
metal objects like paper clips, keys, nails, screws, or
other metal objects that can make a connection from one
other metal objects that can make a connection from one
terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together
terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together
may cause burns or a fire.
may cause burns or a fire.
e) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the
e) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the
battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush
battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush
with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek
with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek
medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
irritation or burns.
5) Service
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that
the safety of the power tool is maintained.
the safety of the power tool is maintained.
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