Ryobi RBJ254N, Original Instructions Manual

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■ Injury from flying objects from the blow tube
airflow
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Wear eye protection at all times.
RISK REDUCTION
It has been reported that vibrations
from handheld tools may contribute to a
condition called Raynaud’s Syndrome in
certain individuals. Symptoms may include
tingling, numbness, and blanching of the
fingers, usually apparent upon exposure to
cold. Hereditary factors, exposure to cold
and dampness, diet, smoking and work
practices are all thought to contribute to the
development of these symptoms. There are
measures that can be taken by the operator to
possibly reduce the effects of vibration:
■ Keep your body warm in cold weather.
When operating the product wear gloves
to keep the hands and wrists warm. It is
reported that cold weather is a major factor
contributing to Raynaud’s Syndrome.
■ After each period of operation, exercise to
increase blood circulation.
■ Take frequent work breaks. Limit the
amount of exposure per day.
If you experience any of the symptoms of this
condition, immediately discontinue use and
see your physician.
WARNING
Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by
prolonged use of a tool. When using any
tool for prolonged periods, ensure you take
regular breaks.
FEATURES
KNOW YOUR BLOWER
See figure 1
The safe use of the product requires an
understanding of the information on the
product and in this operator’s manual as well
as knowledge of the project you are attempting
to do. Before use of the product, familiarise
yourself with all operating features and safety
rules.
BLOWER TUBE
The blower tubes can be assembled and
installed on the main housing using no tools.
ENGINE
The blower has a powerful 25,4 cc engine with
sufficient power to handle tough blowing.
CRUISE LEVER
The cruise lever feature allows the user to
operate the blower without holding the throttle
trigger. To slow the engine speed, push the
cruise lever forward.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The blower can be operated at any speed
between idle and full throttle.
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
The product requires assembly.
■ Carefully remove the product and any
accessories from the box. Make sure
that all items listed on the packing list are
included.
WARNING
Do not use the product if any parts on the
packing list are already assembled when you
first open the box. The parts on the packing
list are not assembled by the manufacturer
and require customer installation. Use of
a product that may have been improperly
assembled could result in serious personal
injury.
■ Carefully inspect the product to make sure
no breakage or damage occurred during
shipping.
■ Do not discard the packing material
until you have carefully inspected and
satisfactorily operated the product.
■ If any parts are damaged or missing,
please call your RYOBI service centre for
assistance.
PACKING LIST
■ Blower
■ Blower tube
■ Shoulder strap
■ 2-cycle engine lubricant
■ Operator’s manual
NOTE:
Read and remove all hang tags and
store with your operator’s manual.