Ryobi RBJ254N, Original Instructions Manual

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WARNING
Always wear eye protection with side
shields marked to comply with standards,
along with hearing protection. Failure to
do so could result in objects being thrown
into your eyes and other possible serious
injuries.
1. Start the blower. Refer to “Starting and
stopping” in this manual. Hold the blower
with the handle in your right hand.
WARNING
Always hold the blower away from your
body with the handle in your right hand when
operating as a blower, keeping clearance
between your body and the product. The
muffler side of the blower should be away
from your body. Any contact with the
housing can result in burns and/or other
serious personal injury.
WARNING
Do not place blower on top of or near loose
debris or gravel. Debris may be sucked
into blower intake vent resulting in possible
damage to the product and could result in
serious personal injury.
2. To keep from scattering debris, blow around
the outer edges of a debris pile. Never blow
directly into the centre of a pile.
NOTE: Operate power equipment at
reasonable hours only; not early in the
morning or late at night when people might
be disturbed. Comply with the times listed
in local ordinances.
NOTE:
To reduce sound levels, limit the
number of pieces of equipment used at any
one time.
3. Operate blower at the lowest possible
throttle speed to do the job.
NOTE: In dusty conditions, slightly dampen
surfaces when water is available.
WARNING
Watch out for children, pets, open windows,
or freshly washed cars, and blow debris
safely away.
4. Use the sweeper nozzle so the air stream
can work close to the ground.
5. After using blowers or other equipment,
clean up. Dispose of debris properly.
6. Use the sweeper nozzle for everyday
blowing operation. The nozzle allows for
more area to be covered during the blowing
operation.
CRUISE LEVER
The cruise lever can be used to operate the
blower without holding the throttle trigger. This
lever has three positions: idle, quiet mode,
and full throttle.
To engage the cruise lever:
■ Pull cruise lever back towards user, and
stop at the desired throttle setting.
■ To release the cruise lever, push cruise
lever all the way towards the front of unit.
SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
Safety alert
Please read the instructions
carefully before using the
product.
Wear eye protection.
Wear ear protection.
Warning! Hot surface.
Beware of thrown or flying
objects. Keep all bystanders,
especially children and pets,
at least 15 m away from the
operating area.
Do not run unit without tubes
in place.
Risk of long hair being drawn
into air inlet.
Risk of loose clothing being
drawn into air intake.