Operation; Filling The Tank; Starting And Stopping - Ryobi RBL42BPN Operating Instructions Manual

■ There are two possible height adjustment positions
that can be used to easily adjust harness.
■ Slip top buckle of harness from adjustment slot and
position to desired height location.
■ Tighten (pull down on strap) or loosen (lift up on tab
of strap buckle) each harness strap as needed, until
each is adjusted to a comfortable operating position.
■ Chest strap should be tightened or loosened until
adjusted to a comfortable operating position.
To adjust waist strap assembly:
■ Waist strap should be tightened or loosened until
adjusted to a comfortable operating position.

OPERATION

Petrol is extremely
A fire or explosion from gasoline will burn you and
others.
MIXING THE FUEL
See figure 3.
■ This product is powered by a 2-stroke engine and
requires premixing petrol and 2-stroke oil. Pre-mix
unleaded petrol and 2-stroke engine oil in a clean
container approved for petrol.
■ This engine is certified to operate on unleaded petrol
intended for automotive use with an octane rating of
91 ([R + M] / 2) or higher.
■ Do not use any type of pre-mixed petrol/oil from fuel
service stations, this includes the pre-mixed petrol/oil
intended for use in mopeds, motorcycles, etc.
■ Use synthetic 2-stroke oil only. Do not use automotive
oil or 2-stroke outboard oil.
■ Mix 2% synthetic 2-stroke oil into the petrol. This is a
50:1 ratio.
■ Mix the fuel thoroughly and also each time before
fueling.
■ Mix in small quantities. Do not mix quantities larger
than usable in a 30 day period. A synthetic 2-stroke oil
containing a fuel stabiliser is recommended.
WARNING
flammable and explosive.

FILLING THE TANK

■ Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent
contamination.
■ Loosen the fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to
keep fuel from escaping around the cap.
■ Carefully pour the fuel mixture into the tank.
Avoid spillage. Prior to replacing the fuel cap,
clean and inspect the gasket.
■ Immediately replace the fuel cap and hand tighten.
Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 9 m away from
refueling site before starting engine.
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during first use.
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel to
a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least
9 m from refueling site before starting engine. Do not
smoke!
0.75 Litres +
1 Litre +
2 Litres +
3 Litres +
4 Litres +
5 Litres +

STARTING AND STOPPING

See figure 4.
Keep away from all hot surfaces of the blower. Failure
to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.
NOTE: Before starting the unit, make sure:
● the On/Off switch is in "I" position;
To start a cold engine:
1. Set the On/ Off switch to "ON" position.
2. Press the primer bulb 10 times or until the fuel fills
bulb.
3. Set the cruise control lever up to OFF.
6
WARNING
15 ml = 50:1 (2%)
20 ml = 50:1 (2%)
40 ml = 50:1 (2%)
60 ml = 50:1 (2%)
80 ml = 50:1 (2%)
100 ml = 50:1 (2%)
WARNING