Ryobi P21011, Operator'S Manual

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6 — English
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces-
sories not recommended for use with this blower. Any
such alteration or modification is misuse and could result
in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the
tool when assembling parts.
WARNING:
This product is intended for blower use only and is not
designed for vacuum use. Do not attempt to remove the
main reducer housing that covers the impellers. Removal
of the main reducer housing will expose the moving
impellers and contact with these impeller blades can
result in serious personal injury.
ASSEMBLING THE BLOWER TUBES
See Figure 2.

Align the notch on the upper blower tube with the raised
ribs on the blower housing and push tube on to the blower
housing outlet until it is completely seated on the housing.

Align the notch on the lower blower tube with the raised
ribs on the upper blower tube and push the lower tube
onto the upper tube until it is completely seated.

To remove the blower tubes, slide tubes off.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into
your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Verify that all guards and tubes are in place prior to use.
If the blower is dropped, stop blower and verify that
no damage has occurred. If any guard, part, or tube is
damaged or missing, do not use blower until it has been
repaired or replaced by an authorized service center.
Use of blower with damaged or missing guards, parts,
or tubes can result in serious personal injury or further
damage to the blower.
NOTICE:
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please contact customer service or an
authorized service center for assistance.