Ryobi CBL1802, Original Instructions Manual

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Safety
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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING
The product is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the product by a person responsible
for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the product.
INTENDED USE
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
■ Clearing hard surfaces such as driveways and
walkways.
■ Keeping decks and driveways free from leaves and
pine needles.
WARNING
Not intended for use other than what's listed above.
DESCRIPTION
REFER TO FIGURE SHEET
1. Blower housing outlet
2. Power switch
3. Blower tube
4. Latches.
5. Battery pack
KNOW YOUR BLOWER
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the blower and in this operator’s manual
as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting.
Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all
operating features and safety rules.
BLOWER TUBE
The blower tube can be installed on the blower without
using any tools.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the
blower when assembling parts.
ASSEMBLING THE BLOWER TUBE
See Figure 2.
■ With the logo area facing up, slide the blower tube over
the outlet on the blower housing.
■ Press down on the tab on the blower housing outlet.
■ Push tab on outlet on the blower housing down until it
locks into place through the opening in the blower tube.
OPERATION
WARNING
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless.
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 3.
■ Place the power switch in the OFF ( O ) position.
■ Place the battery pack in the blower. Align raised rib on
battery pack with groove in the blower’s battery port.
■ Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap in place and that battery pack is secured in the
blower before beginning operation.
CAUTION
When placing battery pack in the blower, be sure raised
rib on battery pack aligns with the back of the blower and
latches into place properly. Improper installation of the
battery pack can cause damage to internal components.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 3.
■ Place the power switch in the OFF ( O ) position.
■ Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress both
sides to release battery pack.
■ Remove battery pack from the blower.
STARTING /STOPPING THE BLOWER
See Figures 4.
■ To start the blower, place the power switch in the ON
( l ) position.
■ To stop the blower, place the power switch in the OFF
( O ) position.
WARNING
Battery tools are always in operating condition.
Therefore, switch should always be in the OFF position
when not in use or carrying at your side.