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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
THANK YOU
Thank you for purchasing this quality product.
This modern outdoor power tool is designed to
provide many hours of useful service. You will
find it to be a great labor-saving device.
This operator’s manual provides you with easy-
to-understand operating instructions. Read the
entire operator’s manual and follow all of the
instructions to keep your new outdoor power
tool in top operating condition.
PRODUCT REFERENCES,
ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS
All information, illustrations and specifications
in this manual are based on the latest product
information available at the time of printing. We
reserve the right to make changes at any time
without notice.
Copyright © 1997 Ryobi Outdoor Products, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
NOTE:
PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE
REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.
I.
Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
A. Safety and International Symbols . . . .6
II.
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-9
A. Blower Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
B. Vacuum Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
III. Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
A. Extension Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
B. Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
C. Operating as a Blower . . . . . . . . . . . .10
D. Operating as a Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . .11
E. Shoulder Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
IV. Maintenance and Repair Instructions . . .12
A. Servicing of Double-Insulated Units . .12
B. Clearing a Blocked Impeller . . . . . . . .12
C. Cleaning the Blower/Vacuum . . . . . . .12
D. Cleaning the Vacuum Bag . . . . . . . . .12
E. Inspecting the Extension Cords . . . . .12
F. Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
G. Accessories/Replacement Parts . . . . .12
V.
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
VI. Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
VII. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
CONTENTS OF CARTON
This unit includes the following:
• Blower/Vacuum Model 180r or 190r
• Blower Tubes
• Vacuum Tubes
• Vacuum Elbow Tube
• Vacuum bag
• Operator’s Manual
• Owner’s Registration Card
Examine all parts to make certain that nothing is
missing and no breakage has occurred during
shipping. Any damaged or missing part must be
replaced before using this product.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Service on this unit both within and after
the warranty period should be performed
only by an authorized and approved
service dealer.
Dial
1-800-345-8746
in the United States
and
1-800-265-6778
in Canada to obtain
the listing of the authorized service dealer
nearest you.
Do not return the unit to the retailer.
WARNING:
The operation of any blower/vacuum can result in foreign
objects being thrown in the eyes, which can result in severe eye
damage. Before beginning your unit’s operation, always wear safety
goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield
when needed. A wide vision safety mask for use over eyeglasses,
or standard safety glasses with side shields is recommended.
