User manual RYOBI RY52004A

[. . . ] OPERATOR'S MANUAL TP30 GAS PRUNER RY52004A Your pruner 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Lay the pruner on the ground and ensure that no objects or obstructions are in the immediate vicinity. TO START A COLD ENGINE: DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine starts and runs. NOTE: Squeezing the throttle trigger releases the start lever to the RUN position. TO STOP THE ENGINE: Press and hold the switch in the stop " engine stops. " position until the TRIGGER LOCK PRIMER BULB THROTTLE TRIGGER Fig. 11 START LEVER START POSITION ENGINE SWITCH TRIGGER LOCK START LEVER RUN POSITION THROTTLE TRIGGER Fig. 12 12 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. 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. 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. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. CAUTION: Chain tensioned while warm, may be too tight upon cooling. Check the "cold tension" before next use. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. FLATS WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, penetrating oils, etc. , come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic, which may result in serious personal injury. Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced at a Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Fig. [. . . ] If any emission-related part on your engine is defective, the part will be replaced by Ryobi Technologies, Inc. shall remedy warranty defects at any authorized Ryobi Technologies, Inc. Any authorized work done at an authorized dealer or warranty station shall be free of charge to the owner if such work determines that a warranted part is defective. 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. [. . . ]