Operation; Utilisation / Funcionamiento - Ryobi RY13016 Operator's Manual

WARNING:
Do not remove screws or disassemble string head. If
head is opened, compression springs could fly out toward
operator and result in serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into
your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Never use blades, flailing devices, wire, or rope on this
product. Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
The spark arrestor on this product has not been evalu-
ated by the USDA Forest Service and cannot be used on
U.S. forest lands. In addition, product users must comply
with Federal, State, and local fire prevention regulations.
Check with appropriate authorities. Contact customer
service or a qualified service center to purchase a re-
placement spark arrestor.
NOTICE:
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please contact customer service or a quali-
fied service center for assistance.
ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING LINE CARRIER
See Figure 7.
The line carrier snaps onto the lower handlebar on the side
opposite the throttle cable and is used to hold pre-cut pieces
of trimmer line.
NOTE: Do not install the carrier where it could interfere with
the throttle cable or where it could cover any of the warning
icons or labels.
To install line, remove top cap, insert line into carrier, and
replace cap. To remove line for use, pull from open area on
front of carrier.

OPERATION

OXYGENATED 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.
Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting
from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more than
the percentage of oxygenates previously stated are not
covered under warranty.
FUELING AND REFUELING THE TRIMMER
WARNING:
Gasoline and its vapors are highly flammable and ex-
plosive. To prevent serious personal injury and property
damage, handle it with care. Keep away from ignition
sources and open flames, handle outdoors only, do not
smoke and wipe up spills immediately.
 Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination.
 Loosen fuel cap slowly by turning counterclockwise. Rest
the cap on a clean surface.
 Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage.
 Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the
gasket.
 Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten by turning
it clockwise. Wipe up any fuel spillage.
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine after first use.
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