User manual RYOBI BD1020AR SCHEMA

[. . . ] Obtain a clean container that is approved for use with gasoline. Mix all of the 2-cycle oil provided with 1 US gallon of 87-octane, unleaded gasoline. Fill the trimmer's gas tank carefully. Cold Starting vs. Warm Starting When you restart the trimmer/brushcutter and you are not sure whether the engine is still warm, set the start lever to RUN (Choke Open) and pull the starter cord. [. . . ] Do not use automotive oil or 2-cycle outboard oil. Store the container out of the reach of children. Check for fuel leaks. If you find any leaks, correct the problem before using the product. Note: It is normal for the engine to emit smoke during use. WARNING: 16 Operation WARNING: The product may throw objects during operation, causing injury to the operator or to bystanders. Always wear suitable eye protection, long heavy pants, and boots while operating the product. Starting/Stopping the Product Primer Bulb See Figure 14a, Figure 14b, Figure 14c and Figure 15. To start an engine that is cold or has run dry: 1. Always use the proper oil/gasoline mixture. See "Mixing the Fuel" on page 17. Place the engine switch in the RUN ( | ) position. Note: Do not engage the throttle lever during the starting process. Slowly push the primer bulb seven times. Keep the cutting line at full length. Figure 16b PROPER OPERATING POSITION Figure 16a To Operate the Straight Shaft Trimmer (Model No. Follow these steps to operate the straight shaft trimmer. Hold the trimmer at waist level with your right hand on the trigger handle and your left hand on the front handle. Place the product on the right side of your body with the engine behind and away from your body. Trim grass and weeds in a left-to-right motion with the line parallel to the ground. 18 Operation Retaining Cap Figure 16c Operating the Brushcutter (Model No. Follow these steps to operate the brushcutter. Hold the brushcutter at waist level with your right hand (arm extended) on the trigger handle and your left hand on the front handle. Place the product on the right side of your body with the engine behind and away from your body. Brushcut weeds and vines in a right-to-left motion with the blade parallel to the ground. Curved Shaft Trimmer Dangerous Cutting Area Direction of Rotation PROPER OPERATING POSITION Best Cutting Area Figure 18 Straight Shaft Trimmer Dangerous Cutting Area Figure 17 Cutting Tips See Figures 18 and 19. Avoid hot surfaces by always keeping the tool away from your body. (Proper operating position is shown in Figures 16a, 16b and 17. ) 2. [. . . ] The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact a Ryobi Technologies, Inc. , Customer Representative at 1-800-860-4050. COVERAGE: Ryobi Technologies, Inc. warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your non-road or small off-road engine will be designed, built, and equipped, at the time of sale, to meet all applicable regulations. also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your non-road or small off-road engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the engine to fail to conform with applicable regulations for a period of two years. [. . . ]