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WARNING
Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury
from fuel spray.
NOTE: BE SURE TO READ THESE
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO START OR OPERATE
THIS UNIT. Using old or improper oil or
fuel, or improperly mixing the oil and fuel
can cause engine damage. This type of
damage will void the engine warranty.
WARNING
Gasoline is extremely flammable and its
vapors can explode if they are ignited. Always
stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling
the fuel tank. Do not smoke while filling the
tank. Keep sparks and open flames away from
the area.
RECOMMENDED OIL TYPE
A 4 oz. (0.118 liter) bottle of 2-cycle engine oil is included
with your product.
RYOBI 2-cycle oil is recommended for this outdoor power
tool. If another brand of 2-cycle oil is used, make sure it is
high quality oil, formulated for 2-cycle, air-cooled engines.
DANGER: Combustible mixture contains petroleum
distillate. Store away from heat or open flame.
Harmful or fatal if swallowed. If swallowed, do
not induce vomiting. CALL PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY. Avoid prolonged contact with
skin. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not reuse bottle.
RECOMMENDED FUEL TYPE
Use clean, fresh, unleaded gasoline that is less than 60
days old.
NOTE: Alcohol blended fuel absorbs moisture
(water). As little as 1% moisture in the
fuel can cause fuel and oil to separate
and form acids when stored.
If this type of fuel must be used, use
fresh fuel, (less than 60 days old) and
mix according to the mixing instructions.
DEFINITION OF BLENDED FUELS
Today's fuels are often a blend of gasoline and one or
more oxygenates such as ethanol, methanol or MTBE
(ether).
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OIL & FUEL INFORMATION
THIS ENGINE IS CERTIFIED TO OPERATE ON UNLEADED GAS AND OIL MIXTURE.
USE OF BLENDED FUELS
If you choose to use a blended fuel or its use is unavoid-
able, the following precautions are recommended.
1. Always use fresh fuel mix per your operator's manual.
2. Use the special additive STA-BIL
®
or an equivalent.
3. Always agitate the fuel mix before fueling the unit.
4. Drain the tank and run the engine dry before storing
the unit.
USE OF FUEL ADDITIVES
The use of fuel additive, such as STA-BIL
®
Gas Stabilizer
or an equivalent, will inhibit corrosion and minimize the
formation of gum deposit. Add 0.8 oz (23 ml) per gallon of
fuel per instructions on container. NEVER add fuel addi-
tives directly to the unit's fuel tank. Using a fuel additive
can keep fuel fresh for up to six (6) months.
OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: For proper engine operation and maxi-
mum reliability, pay strict attention to the
oil and fuel mixing instructions on the
2-cycle oil container. Use a 32:1 fuel/oil
ratio when you use 2-cycle oil. Using
improperly mixed fuel can severely dam-
age the engine.
Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil with
unleaded gasoline in a separate fuel can, 32:1. Do not mix
them directly in the engine fuel tank. See the table below
for specific gas and oil mixing ratios.