User manual RYOBI RY52001A

[. . . ] OPERATOR'S MANUAL PC30 PRUNER/TRIMMER RY52001 / RY52001A Your pruner/trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. Thank you for buying a Ryobi product. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 n General Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] n Set the choke lever to the FULL CHOKE position (A). Do not release until all of the remaining steps are completed. n Pull the starter handle sharply 3 times until the engine attempts to run. Do not pull the starter handle more than 8 times. n Set the choke lever to the HALF CHOKE position (B). n Pull the starter handle until the engine runs. Do not pull the starter handle more than 6 times. n Allow the engine to run for 15 seconds, then set the choke lever to the RUN position (C). PRIMER BULB STARTER GRIP ENGINE SWITCH STARTING INSTRUCTION LABEL TO STOP THE ENGINE: See Figure 14. " on the engine switch to stop the THROTTLE TRIGGER Fig. 15 CHOKE LEVER RUN (C) HALF CHOKE (B) STO P FULL CHOKE (A) Fig. 16 14 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. n Stop the engine before setting the chain tension. Make sure the guide bar nut is loose to finger tight, turn the chain tensioning screw clockwise to tension the chain. Refer to "Replacing the Bar and Chain" for additional information. NOTE: A cold chain is correctly tensioned when there is no slack on the underside of the guide bar, the chain is snug, but it can be turned by hand without binding. n Chain must be re-tensioned whenever the flats on the drive links hang out of the bar groove as shown in fig. n During normal operation, the temperature of the chain will increase. The drive links of a correctly tensioned warm chain will hang approximately . 050 in. (1. 25 mm) out of the bar groove, as shown in fig. NOTE: New chain tends to stretch; check chain tension frequently and tension as required. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. WARNING: Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit (except for carburetor adjustments), shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug. [. . . ] Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be used for any warranty maintenance or repairs on emission-related parts, and must be provided free of charge to the owner if the part is still under warranty. is liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty. The California Air Resources Board's Emission Warranty Parts List specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts. (EPA's regulations do not include a parts list, but EPA considers emission-related warranted parts to include all the parts listed below. ) These warranted parts are: Carburetor, Spark Plug, Ignition, Air Filter, and Fuel Filter. [. . . ]