Ryobi RBV254ON, Original Instructions Manual

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from step 5. Do not repeat the procedure more than
1 time.
To stop the engine:
Toggle the stop switch to the STOP position. The switch
automatically returns to the “ l ” position when released.
OPERATING THE BLOWER
See figure 12.
■ Check your equipment before operation, especially the
muffler, air intakes, and air filters.
■ Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing.
WARNING
Never run the product without the blower tubes installed
or with the vacuum door not securely closed. Failure
to follow these steps could result in possible serious
injuries.
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 upper 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.
THROTTLE LOCK
See figure 13.
The throttle lock can be used to operate the blower without
holding the throttle trigger.
To engage the throttle lock:
1. Pull throttle lock back towards user, and stop at the
desired throttle setting.
2. To release the throttle lock, push throttle lock all the way
towards the front of the product.
VACUUM OPERATION
See figure 14.
WARNING
Never run the product 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 muffler 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 Assembly
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 the 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 the vacuum tube downhill when working
on a hillside.
7. To avoid injury to the operator or damage to the
product, do not pick up rocks, broken glass, bottles, or