Ryobi RY08576 User Manual

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  To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound 
level(s), hearing protection is required.
  To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting  
rotating  parts,  stop  the  engine  before  installing  or  
removing attachments. Do not operate without guard(s) 
in  place.  Always  disconnect  the  spark  plug  before  
performing  maintenance  or  accessing  any  movable 
parts.
 Do not point the blower nozzle in the direction of people 
or pets.
  Never run the unit without the blower tubes installed.
  Never place objects inside the blower tubes.
  Never use for spreading chemicals, fertilizers, toxic sub-
stances, or any other hazardous chemical.
  Always hold the blower in your right hand. Refer to the 
Operation section later in this manual for additional infor-
mation.
REFUELING
 
Fuel is highly flammable. Take precautions when using 
to reduce the chance of serious personal injury.
  Empty fuel tank and restrain the unit from moving before 
transporting in a vehicle.
  To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with 
care. It is highly flammable.
 Do not smoke while handling fuel.
  Mix and store fuel in a container approved for gasoline.
  Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
  Select bare ground, stop engine, and allow to cool before 
refueling.
  Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep 
fuel from escaping around the cap.
  Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling.
  Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. Move 30 feet away from 
refueling site before starting engine.
  Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any circum-
stances.
 
Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from 
spark and/or flame-producing equipment.
 
Store  fuel  in  containers  specifically  designed  for  this 
purpose.
 
Only refuel outdoors and do not smoke while refueling.
 
Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap 
of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or 
when the engine is hot.
 
If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but 
move the machine away from the area of spillage and 
avoid  creating  any  source  of  ignition  until  fuel  vapors 
have dissipated.
 
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
 
When draining the fuel tank, use an approved fuel storage 
container while in a well-ventilated area.
  Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use 
them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan 
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.