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Fig. 5

VACUUM 

INLET DOOR

DOOR TAB

INSTALLING THE VACUUM BAG

See Figures 4 - 5.

  Remove  the  nozzle  and  upper  blower  tube  from  the 

blower.

  Unzip the vacuum bag and place the adaptor inside as 

shown.

  Align the raised slots on the bag adaptor with the raised 

locking tabs on the blower housing outlet; push the bag 

adaptor onto the housing. Twist to lock into place.

  Rotate the vacuum bag until the shoulder strap is upright.

 

Make sure the vacuum bag is zipped and closed before 
starting the unit.

INSTALLING THE VACUUM TUBES

See Figures 6 - 7.

WARNING:

Rotating impeller blades can cause severe injury. Always 
stop the engine before opening the vacuum door or in-
stalling/changing tubes. Do not put hands or any other 
object into the vacuum tubes while they are installed on 
the unit.

NOTE: 

 This vacuum/blower is equipped with a vacuum door 

interlock. If vacuum door is open and vacuum tubes are not 
installed, engine will not start.

To install the vacuum tubes:

  Secure the upper and lower vacuum tubes together by 

aligning the raised locking tabs with the raised slots.

  Tap tube assembly on ground until the screw holes in 

lower tube are in the raised slot of the upper tube. Secure 
with supplied screws.

  Depress door tab and open vacuum door.

  Align tabs on housing with tube assembly. Insert tube 

assembly into vacuum opening. Twist clockwise and lock 
the upper vacuum tube into the blower housing.

To remove the vacuum tubes:

  Twist to loosen the upper vacuum tube by turning coun-

terclockwise.

  Remove  the  vacuum  tube  assembly  from  the  blower 

housing.

  Close the inlet cover door securely.

Fig. 7

Fig. 6

VACUUM 

OPENING

VACUUM TUBE 

ASSEMBLY 

UPPER 

VACUUM TUBE  

LOCKING TAB

ASSEMBLY

ADAPTOR INSTALLED 

IN VACUUM BAG

RAISED 

SLOT

RAISED 

LOCKING TAB

INLET DOOR

LOCKING TAB

VACUUM BAG 

ASSEMBLY

VACUUM 

DOOR HINGE 

Summary of Contents for RY08544

Page 1: ...and manufactured to our high standard for dependability ease of operation and operator safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance WARNING To reduce the r...

Page 2: ...ance 14 15 Accessories 16 Troubleshooting 16 Warranty 17 19 Parts Ordering Service 20 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety p...

Page 3: ...as rocks broken glass nails wire or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine GENERAL SAFETY RULES Keep firm footing and balance Do not overreach Over reaching can result in loss o...

Page 4: ...rs or cigarettes unless the cinders are completely cool SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES REFUELING Fuel is highly flammable Take precautions when using to reduce the chance of serious personal injury Store fuel...

Page 5: ...the risk of injury user must read and under stand operator s manual before using this product Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 as well as hearing protection when operating...

Page 6: ...an re sult in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and when needed a full face shield We recommend Wide Vision Safety...

Page 7: ...ght 10 4 lbs Engine Displacement 25 4cc Air Velocity MPH 205 CFM 420 Fig 1a PRIMER BULB CHOKE LEVER STARTER GRIP UPPER VACUUM TUBE VACUUM BAG LOWER VACUUM TUBE SHOULDER STRAP VACUUM TUBE SCREW VACUUM...

Page 8: ...ile operating the blower MOTOR The blower has a powerful 25 4cc engine with sufficient power to handle tough blowing and vacuuming jobs MULCHER The blower is equipped with a steel mulching blade that...

Page 9: ...ts are damaged or missing do not operate this tool until the parts are replaced Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool or creat...

Page 10: ...blower is equipped with a vacuum door interlock If vacuum door is open and vacuum tubes are not installed engine will not start To install the vacuum tubes Secure the upper and lower vacuum tubes toge...

Page 11: ...gles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury APPLICATIONS You may use t...

Page 12: ...he blower vacuum Release the throttle trigger Press and hold the engine switch to the O or STOP posi tion OPERATING THE BLOWER See Figures 10 11 Start the blower Refer to Starting and Stopping earlier...

Page 13: ...Use the sweeper nozzle for the everyday blowing opera tion Thisnozzleallowsformoreareatobecoveredduring the blowing operation The high velocity nozzle is specifically designed for wet sticky leaves It...

Page 14: ...stick may be required to clear the entire tubelength Ensurethatalldebrishasbeenclearedbefore reassembling the vacuum tubes WARNING When servicing use only identical replacement parts Use of any other...

Page 15: ...on deposits If you notice a power loss with your gas powered tool you may need to remove these deposits to restore performance We highly recommend that only qualified service technicians perform this...

Page 16: ...fails to start No fuel in tank Spark plug shorted or fouled Spark plug is broken cracked porcelain or electrodes broken Ignition lead wire shorted broken or disconnected from spark plug Ignition inope...

Page 17: ...does not extendtorepairsmadenecessarybynormalwearorbythe use of parts or accessories which are either incompatible with the RYOBI brand outdoor product or adversely affect its operation performance o...

Page 18: ...reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact a Techtronic Industries North America Inc Customer Rep...

Page 19: ...udes Spark Plug X ALL EMISSIONS RELATED PARTS ARE WARRANTED FOR TWO YEARS OR FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME PRIOR TO THE PARTS FIRST SCHEDULED REPLACEMENT WHICHEVER COMES FIRST THIS PRODUCT WAS MANUFACTURED W...

Page 20: ...t Please call 1 800 860 4050 for your nearest Authorized Service Center You can also check our web site at www ryobitools com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers MODEL NO AND SERIAL NO T...

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