Ryobi P21011, Operator'S Manual

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7 — English
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:

Clearing leaves and other debris from your lawn

Keeping decks and driveways free from grass clippings,
leaves, pine needles, and other debris
TO INSTALL / REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 3.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from your tool when you are
assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when
not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious personal injury.
To install:

Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.

Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap in place and that the battery pack is secured in the
blower before beginning operation.
NOTICE:
When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure raised rib
on battery pack aligns with the bottom of the tool and
latches into place properly. Improper installation of the
battery pack can cause damage to internal components.
To remove:

Locate the latches on the side of the battery pack and
depress both sides to release the battery pack from the
blower.
WARNING:
Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore,
switch should always be locked with hands free of the
lock-out button when not in use. Remove battery pack
when transporting or carrying blower to avoid accidental
starting, which may result in serious injury.
For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator’s
Manuals for your RYOBI battery pack and charger models.
OPERATION
STARTING/STOPPING THE BLOWER
See Figure 4.

To start the blower, place the ON/OFF switch in the
ON
( l )
position.

To stop the blower, place the ON/OFF switch in the OFF
( O ) position.
OPERATING THE BLOWER
See Figure 5.

To keep from scattering debris, blow around the outer
edges of a debris pile. Never blow directly into the center
of a pile.
 To reduce sound levels, limit the number of pieces of
equipment used at any one time.

Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing.
In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces when water
is available.
 Conserve water by using power blowers instead of hoses for
many lawn and garden applications, including areas such
as gutters, screens, patios, grills, porches, and gardens.

Watch out for children, pets, open windows, or freshly
washed cars, and blow debris safely away.
 After using blowers or other equipment, CLEAN UP!
Dispose of debris properly.
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.