Ryobi RBJ254N, Original Instructions Manual

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conditions.
■ Do not use the product near open windows.
■ Use the full blower nozzle extension so that
the air stream can work close to the ground
and perform effectively.
■ Do not point the blower nozzle in the
direction of people or pets.
■ Never place objects inside the blower
tubes.
■ Do not place the product on top of or near
loose debris. Debris can be sucked into the
intake vent, resulting in possible damage
to the product.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
■ Stop the engine and allow the product to
cool down before storing or transporting.
■ Clean all foreign material from the product.
■ Drain all fuel from the tank into a container
approved for petrol. Remember to properly
replace and tighten the fuel cap.
■ Run the engine until it stops. This will
remove all fuel that could become stale and
leave varnish and gum in the fuel system.
■ Store the product in a cool, dry, and
well-ventilated place that is inaccessible
to children. Keep away from corrosive
agents, such as garden chemicals and de-
icing salts.
■ Do not store outdoors.
■ When transporting the product in a vehicle,
secure it against movement or falling to
prevent injury to persons or damage to the
product.
■ Abide by all government and local
regulations for the safe storage and
handling of petrol.
Short term (less than 1 month)
■ Stop the engine and allow the product to
cool down before storing or transporting.
■ Clean all foreign material from the product.
■ Store the product in a cool, dry, and well-
ventilated place that is inaccessible to
children.
■ Keep away from corrosive agents such as
garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
■ Do not store outdoors.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
When servicing, use only identical parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard
or cause product damage.
WARNING
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing
the product, shut off engine and wait for all
moving parts to stop. Failure to follow these
instructions can result in serious personal
injury or property damage.
WARNING
Do not at any time let brake fluids, petrol,
petroleum-based products, penetrating
lubricants, etc., come in contact with plastic
parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or
destroy plastic, which can result in serious
personal injury.
■ Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic
parts. Most plastics are susceptible to
damage from various types of commercial
solvents and may be damaged by their
use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust,
lubricant, grease, etc.
■ You can make adjustments and repairs
described in this user manual. For other
repairs, have the blower serviced by an
authorised service dealer.
■ Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at
frequent intervals for proper tightness
to ensure the product is in safe working
condition. Any part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorised service centre.
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
A wet or dirty air filter causes starting difficulty,
loss of performance, and shorten the life span
of the engine. The air filter should be checked
and cleaned after 5 hours of operation. Inspect
and clean more frequently if used in dusty dirty
conditions.
For best performance, the air filter should be
replaced every 25 hours or yearly.
To clean the air filter: