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WARNING

Never run the unit without the vacuum tubes and
vacuum bag installed. Failure to do so could result in
serious personal injury.

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.

WARNING

Keep the muf

er and all hot surfaces of the blower/

vacuum away from your body. Failure to do so could
result in possible serious personal injury.

1. Install the vacuum tubes and bag. Refer to the Assem-

bly section earlier in this manual.

2. Start the engine. Refer to Starting and Stopping earlier

in this manual.

3. Place the vacuum bag strap over your left shoulder.

Hold the upper handle in your right hand and the
vacuum handle in your left hand.

4. Move the vacuum from side to side along outer edge of

the debris. To avoid clogging, do not place the vacuum
tube directly into the debris pile.

5. Hold the engine higher than the inlet end of the vacuum

tube.

6. Always point vacuum tube downhill when working on

a hillside.

7. To avoid injury to the operator or unit, do not pick up

rocks, broken glass, bottles, or other similar objects.

8. If the vacuum tubes should clog, stop the engine and

disconnect the spark plug wire before cleaning out
the obstruction. Remove the vacuum tubes and clear
the debris from the blower fan housing. Remove the
bag and clear the adaptor. A small rod or stick may be
required to clear the entire tube length. Ensure that
all debris has been cleared before reassembling the
vacuum tubes.

MAINTENANCE

Normal maintenance, replacement or repair of emission con-
trol devices and systems may be performed by any quali

repair establishment or individual with original or equivalent
parts. Warranty and recall repairs must be performed by an
authorised service centre; please contact customer service
for assistance.

WARNING

Use only Ryobi replacement parts when servicing this
product. Use of any other parts could create a hazard
or cause product damage.

WARNING

Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine,
shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from
spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can
result in serious personal injury or property damage.

NOTE:

Periodically inspect the entire product for dam-aged,

missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasten-ers and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are
replaced. Please contact customer service or a quali

service centre for assistance.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

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.

WARNING

Do not at any time let brake

uids, petrol, petroleum-

based products, penetrating lubricants, etc., come in
contact with plastic parts. Chemi-cals can damage,
weaken or destroy plastic which can result in serious
personal injury.

CLEANING THE PRODUCT

1.  Stop the product before cleaning.
2.  Clean the exterior of the product with a damp cloth.
3.  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.

4. Scrape debris away from air intake vents on both sides

of the motor housing.

NOTE:

Keeping air intake vents free of grass and debris

prevents motor overheating and possible failure.

SERVICING THE PRODUCT

Check and tighten all fasteners. If any part is damaged or
lost, repair it or replace it.

CHECKING THE FUEL CAP, TANK, AND LINES

WARNING

Check for fuel leaks. A leaking fuel cap, tank, or lines
are a

re hazard and must be replaced immediately. If