User manual RYOBI PBC-3243ML

[. . . ] To ensure your safety and satisfaction, carefully read through this USER'S MANUAL and SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before using the product. It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before mounting and operating this machine. Loop handle Wear gloves when operating the brushcutter with a metal blade. Wear safety footwear when operating the brushcutter with a metal blade. [. . . ] Never operate this trimmer/brushcutter when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medications. Be sure to secure the metal blade when storing the tool or transporting it. You must always wear the shoulder harness attached to the trimmer/brushcutter, and hold the tool on your right side. Hold the right-hand horn handle grip with your right hand, with your fingers on the throttle trigger. With your left hand, hold the left-hand horn handle grip, with your fingers and thumb fully enclosed around the grip. The operator's right hand should be holding the shaft grip, with his or her fingers on the throttle trigger. The left hand should be holding the loop handle with the fingers and thumb fully enclosed around the grip. Reposition the loop handle up or down the driveshaft if necessary for a comfortable position. Squeeze the throttle trigger and wait until the engine has reached cutting speed before approaching the area to be cut. Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting. Stop the engine when moving between work sites. Make certain all moving parts have stopped and disconnect the spark plug before inspecting the equipment for damage. Never use a trimmer/brushcutter that has a chipped, cracked or broken cutting attachment or guard. Turn the choke lever (A) to the closed position ( ). Pump the primer bulb (B) until fuel can be seen flowing through the fuel return line (C) to the fuel tank. Flowing fuel should be almost clear, not foamy or full of bubbles. Put the stop switch (D) in the "START/ON" position (G), and the throttle trigger on the fast-idle start position (E: Press F), pull the starter cord. Once the engine has started, turn the choke lever to the open position ( ). Then squeeze and release the throttle trigger to allow it to return to the idle position. If the engine stops running before you turn the choke lever to the open position ( ): go ahead and open the choke, pull the starter cord with the throttle trigger positioned on the fast-idle start position. To start the engine when it is already warmed up (hot restart). Leave the throttle trigger in the idle position and pull the starter grip. [. . . ] While still holding on to the fuel hose, attach the new fuel filter. Drop the new fuel filter back into the fuel tank. Make sure that the new fuel filter is not stuck in a corner of the tank, and that the fuel hose is not doubled over (kinked) before refuelling. Empty the fuel tank into a suitable fuel storage container. [. . . ]