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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Fig. 9

4.

Slide the lower vacuum tube into the upper
vacuum tube. The arrow on the lower
vacuum tube should align with the arrow
on the upper vacuum tube (Fig. 9).

5.

Turn the tube clockwise until the dot on the
lower vacuum tube aligns with the dot on
the upper vacuum tube (Fig. 9).

NOTE:

For electric vacuum kits, the shorter end
of the vacuum bag elbow tube with the
raised ribs should be inserted through
the zipper opening (Fig. 10).

6.

Open the zipper on the large end of the
vacuum bag.

7.

Insert the vacuum elbow tube through the
zipper opening in the vacuum bag (Fig. 10),
then through the bag opening in the other
end of the bag, until the bag tube opening
is seated against the tube flange. 

Fig. 10

Fig. 8

3.

Slide the upper vacuum tube into the motor
housing. Turn the tube clockwise until the
dot on the tube aligns with the dot on the
motor housing (Fig. 8).

2.

Align the arrow on the upper vacuum tube
with the arrow on the motor housing
(Fig. 7). Note that the flat on the upper
vacuum tube faces the vacuum door as
you install the tube.

Fig. 7

ASSEMBLY - VACUUM BAG

VACUUM

BAG

VACUUM

ELBOW

TUBE

ZIPPER

OPENING

TUBE

FLANGE

RAISED

RIBS

BAG TUBE

OPENING

INSERT THIS

END THROUGH

THE BAG TUBE

OPENING

CURVED END

POINTING UPWARD

LOWER

VACUUM TUBE

UPPER VACUUM TUBE

UPPER

VACUUM TUBE

UPPER

VACUUM

TUBE

FLAT

MOTOR

HOUSING

MOTOR

HOUSING

Summary of Contents for 170r

Page 1: ...MODEL 180r and 190r ELECTRIC BLOWER VAC O P E R AT O R S M A N U A L FOR QUESTIONS CALL 1 800 345 8746 in U S OR 1 800 265 6778 in CANADA IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY...

Page 2: ...rvicing 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 Replac...

Page 3: ...icing Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI protection should be provided on the circuit s or outlet s to be used for the gardening appliance Receptacles are available having built in GFCI protection...

Page 4: ...attachments Avoid accidental starting Do not carry plugged in unit with your finger on the switch Be sure switch is off when plugging in Do not abuse the power cord Never carry the unit by the cord or...

Page 5: ...oid severe damage to the impeller do not vacuum metal broken glass etc Unplug the Blower Vacuum before attempting to install or remove the tubes The unit must be unplugged and the impeller blades shou...

Page 6: ...his unit FOR SERVICE INFORMATION CALL USA 1 800 345 8746 CANADA 1 800 265 6778 WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION WARNING Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss Wear e...

Page 7: ...and unplugged release the vacuum door by carefully inserting a flat head screwdriver into the latch opening Fig 5 Twist the tip of the screwdriver gently and pull open the door with your other hand F...

Page 8: ...vacuum bag Fig 10 then through the bag opening in the other end of the bag until the bag tube opening is seated against the tube flange Fig 10 Fig 8 3 Slide the upper vacuum tube into the motor housi...

Page 9: ...g 12 Fig 13 WARNING Vacuum bag assembly must be used at all times during vacuum mode to prevent personal injury from objects being discharged from blower outlet and to prevent overheating of motor ASS...

Page 10: ...and hard to clean areas Fig 16 WARNING To avoid serious personal injury wear goggles or safety glasses at all times when operating this unit Wear a face mask or dust mask in dusty locations Fig 17 2...

Page 11: ...djust the vacuum bag strap until the vacuum bag shoulder strap seam lies between your thumb and index finger 4 Make sure the vacuum bag strap is adjusted to allow a free flow of air from the vacuum ba...

Page 12: ...Do not use any strong detergents on the plastic housing or plastic components Those parts can be damaged by certain household cleaners that contain aromatic oils such as pine and lemon and by solvents...

Page 13: ...r Maximum Blower Velocity 130 mph 210 kmh Model 180r 180 mph 290 kmh Model 190r Maximum Blower Air Output 320 cfm 9 1 cmm Model 180r 350 cfm 9 9 cmm Model 190r Operating Weight As Blower 6 4 lb 2 9 kg...

Page 14: ...patible with the RYOBI Product or adversely affect its operation performance or durability RYOBI reserves the right to change or improve the design of any RYOBI Product without assuming any obligation...

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