SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.
Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.
SYMBOL
MEANING
• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other
symbols or pictographs.
• WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read the operator's manual before starting or operating this unit. Failure to follow operating
instructions and safety precautions in the operator's manual can result in serious injury to the
operator and/or bystanders.
• FOR SERVICE INFORMATION, CALL:
USA:
1-800-345-8746
CANADA:
1-800-265-6778
• WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION
WARNING:
Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989
standards, and ear/hearing protection when operating this unit.
• DO NOT USE IN THE RAIN
WARNING:
Avoid dangerous environments. Never operate your unit in the rain, or in
damp or wet conditions. Moisture is a shock hazard.
• BLOWERS AND BLOWER/VACUUMS – ROTATING IMPELLER BLADES CAN
CAUSE SEVERE INJURY
WARNING:
Stop the engine and allow the impeller to stop before installing or changing
tubes or bag.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
5
• Unplug the Blower/Vacuum before attempting to
install or remove the blower/vacuum tube or
vacuum bag. The unit must be unplugged, and the
impeller blades stopped to avoid contact with the
rotating blades.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
• Store unit indoors. Store unit indoors in a dry place, up
high or locked-up, out of the reach of children.
• Use only genuine replacement parts approved by
Ryobi when servicing this unit. See servicing of
double-insulated units in the maintenance and repair
section, page 14. The use of non-standard parts, or
other accessories or attachments not designed for this
unit, could result in serious injury to the user or
damage to the Blower/Vacuum and void your
warranty.
• Maintain this Blower/Vacuum with care. Keep the unit
clean and serviced for the best and safest
performance. Follow the maintenance instructions.
Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use
strong detergents, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, or any strong solvents to clean the unit.
• Keep your unit in good working condition. Follow
instructions for servicing and changing accessories.
Inspect unit periodically, and if damaged, have it
repaired by an authorized service facility. Inspect
extension cords periodically and replace if damaged.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
• Keep these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone
this unit, also loan them these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
