Ryobi RBV254ON, Original Instructions Manual

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MULCHER
The blower is equipped with a metal mulching blade that
efficiently reduces leaves at a 10:1 ratio.
THROTTLE LOCK
The throttle lock feature allows the user to operate the blower
without holding the throttle trigger. To slow the engine speed,
push the throttle lock forward.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The blower can be operated at any speed between idle
and full throttle.
VACUUM/MULCHER
Converting the blower to a vacuum/mulcher is simple and
can be done using a flat head screwdriver.
VACUUM BAG
The vacuum bag attaches to the main housing easily by
using the vacuum bag adaptor.
VACUUM HANDLE
The vacuum handle allows user to perform vacuuming tasks
comfortably.
VACUUM TUBES
The vacuum tubes can be installed on the main housing
using a flat head screwdriver.
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
Upper blower tube
Sweeper nozzle
Leaf nozzle
Upper and lower vacuum tubes
Vacuum tube screws (2)
Vacuum bag assembly
Vacuum bag adaptor
2-cycle engine lubricant
Operator’s manual
NOTE: Read and remove all hang tags and store with your
operator’s manual.
WARNING
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate the
product until the parts are replaced. Use of the product
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING
Do not attempt to modify the product or create
accessories not recommended for use with the product.
Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could
result in a hazardous condition leading to possible
serious personal injury.
WARNING
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always disconnect the engine spark plug
wire from the spark plug when assembling parts.
ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING THE UPPER
BLOWER TUBE AND SWEEPER NOZZLE
See figure 3-4.
1. Align the raised locking tabs on the upper blower tube
to the slots on the main housing outlet. Slide together
and tighten securely by twisting. Check tightness after
initial run and retighten if needed.
2. Secure the sweeper nozzle and upper blower tube
together by aligning the raised locking tab on the upper
blower tube with the raised slot on the sweeper nozzle.
3. To disassemble, raise the locking tab with a flat head
screwdriver, rotate the tube and nozzle to unlock and
remove from the main housing outlet.
INSTALLING THE VACUUM BAG
See figure 5-6.
1. Remove the sweeper nozzle (or leaf nozzle) and upper
blower tube from the main housing by raising the
locking tab with a flat head screwdriver, twisting and
removing from the main housing outlet.
2. Unzip the vacuum bag and place the adaptor inside.
Push the vacuum bag adaptor through the opening
opposite the zipper. The wider end of the adaptor will
remain on the inside of the vacuum bag when installed
properly.
3. Align the raised tabs on the vacuum bag adaptor to the
slots on the main housing outlet. Push the bag adaptor
onto the housing. Twist to lock into place.