Ryobi C430 Manuel D'utilisation page 12

cAUTION:
Attempting to start the engine before it has been properly
filled with lubricant will result in equipment failure.
ADDINg/cHEcKINg ENgINE LUbRIcANT
See Figure 7.
Engine lubricant has a major influence on engine perfor-
mance and service life. This unit is shipped with a 20W50
engine lubricant to assist in the break-in period. For best
operating performance, continuing to use 20W50 engine
lubricant is recommended, however, SAE 30, 10W30, or
10W40 are all acceptable lubricants to use in this product.
Always use a 4-stroke motor lubricant that meets or exceeds
the requirements for API service classification SJ. Check
lubricant level before each use.
NOTE: Non-detergent or 2-stroke engine lubricants will
damage the engine and should not be used.
To add engine lubricant:
 Remove the cap and seal from lubricant bottle pro-
vided.
 Unscrew the oil cap/dipstick and remove.
 Using funnel provided, add entire bottle of engine lubricant
through oil fill hole.
 Reinstall the oil cap/dipstick and secure.
To check engine lubricant level:
 Set unit on a flat surface.
 Wipe dipstick clean and re-seat in hole; do not rethread.
 Remove dipstick again and check lubricant level. Lubricant
level should fall within the hatched area on the dipstick.
 If level is low, add engine lubricant until the fluid level rises
to the upper portion of the hatched area on the dipstick.
 Replace and secure the oil cap/dipstick.
cAUTION:
Do not overfill. Overfilling the crankcase may cause
excessive smoke, oil loss, and engine damage.
OPERATINg THE TRIMMER
See Figure 8.
WARNINg:
Always position the unit on the operator's right side. The
use of the unit on the operator's left side will expose
the user to hot surfaces and can result in possible burn
injury.
OPERATION
WARNINg:
To avoid burns from hot surfaces, never operate unit with
the bottom of the engine above waist level.
Hold the trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle
and your left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with
both hands while in operation. Trimmer should be held at a
comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height.
Cut tall grass from the top down. This will prevent grass from
wrapping around the shaft housing and string head which
could cause damage from overheating. If grass becomes
wrapped around the string head, STOP THE ENGINE, dis-
connect the spark plug wire, and remove the grass.
WARNINg:
Always hold the string trimmer away from the body keep-
ing clearance between the body and the product. Any
contact with the housing or string trimmer cutting head
can result in burns and/or other serious personal injury.
TO ADVANcE THE cUTTINg LINE (REEL EASy
STRINg HEAD)
Line advance is controlled by tapping the string head on
grass while running engine at full throttle.
 Run engine at full throttle.
 Tap the knob on ground to advance line. The line advances
each time the knob is tapped. Do not hold the knob on
the ground.
NOTE: The line trimming cut-off blade on the grass deflector
will cut the line to the correct length.
NOTE: If the line is worn too short you may not be able to
advance the line by tapping it on the ground. If so, stop the
engine and manually advance the line.
To advance the cutting line manually:
 Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire.
 Push the knob in while pulling on line(s) to manually
advance the line.
NOTE: Pro Cut II line cannot be advanced. To replace the
line, refer to Installing Line in Pro cut II String Head later
in this manual.
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