User manual RYOBI EJ100

[. . . ] 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Rules For Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] If any parts are damaged or missing, contact your nearest Ryobi dealer to obtain replacement parts before attempting to operate saw. A blade pack, spark plug wrench, 4 mm hex key, operator's manual, and warranty registration are also included. KNOW YOUR RECIPROCATING SAW Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. See Figure 1. WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your saw to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. BLADE GASOLINE CAP CHOKE LEVER BASE (SHOE) ASSEMBLY LOCK-ON BUTTON ON/OFF SWITCH S TO P LOCK-OFF LEVER SPARK PLUG WRENCH STARTER ROPE SWITCH TRIGGER 4 MM HEX KEY Fig. 1 WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not operate your saw until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury. Page 8 FEATURES SWITCH See Figure 2. Your saw is equipped with an On/Off Switch for starting and stopping the engine. You must slide the switch forward to the ON (I) position in order to allow for the engine to be started when pulling starter rope. Slide the switch back to OFF (0) position to stop engine. LOCK-ON BUTTON ON (I) OFF (O) LOCK-OFF LEVER See Figure 2. Your saw is also equipped with a Lock-Off Lever to prevent accidental depression of the switch trigger. You must depress the lock-off lever in order to depress the switch trigger when starting saw. ON/OFF SWITCH S TO P S TO P LOCK-ON BUTTON See Figure 2. Using a fuel additive can keep fuel from forming harmful deposits in the carburetor for up to six (6) months. (23 ml. ) of fuel additive per gallon of fuel according to the instructions on the container. NEVER add fuel additives directly to the unit's fuel tank. WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury from fuel spray. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place. WARNING: Add fuel in a clean, well ventilated area outdoors. NOTE: Dispose of the old fuel/oil mix in accordance to Federal, State, and Local regulations. CAUTION: For proper engine operation and maximum reliability, pay strict attention to the oil and fuel mixing instructions on the 2-cycle oil container. Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil with unleaded gasoline in a separate fuel can. NOTE: One gallon (3. 8 liters) of unleaded gasoline mixed with one 4 oz. (120 ml. ) bottle of RYOBI 2 CYCLE OIL makes a 32:1 fuel/oil ratio. Page 10 STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS PREPARING FOR OPERATION 1. Check the throttle cable and make sure it moves smoothly without excessive play. If adjustments are needed, loosen the lock nut securing the adjustment screw and adjust as necessary to eliminate play. Slide the On/Off Switch to OFF position. PRIMER BULB LOCK-ON BUTTON CHOKE LEVER STARTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. [. . . ] The idle rotating speed should be just under the speed required to make the blade reciprocate. The low speed needle should be initially set at 1-1/4 turns counterclockwise from the closed position. If you notice excessive smoke from the exhaust system it is burning too rich. Turn the low speed needle 1/8 turn clockwise (in toward the closed position). [. . . ]