Ryobi RY08548, Operator'S Manual

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ENGINE SWITCH
OPERATION
STARTING AND STOPPING
See Figures 9 - 10.
To start an engine that is cold or has run dry:

Fill the fuel tank, if necessary. Always use the proper
oil/gasoline mixture. See Mixing the Fuel on page 12.

Disengage the cruise control lever.
NOTE: Do not engage the throttle trigger during the
starting process.

Slowly push the primer bulb seven times.

Set the choke lever to the START position.
NOTE: If restarting a warm engine, leave the choke lever
in the
RUN position.
 Pull the starter cord until the engine runs.

Return the starter cord gently to the starter housing. Do
not allow the rope to snap back.
 Allow the engine to run for 15 seconds to warm up before
using.

Engage the throttle trigger to operate.
To stop the blower/vacuum:

Release the throttle trigger.

Press and hold the engine switch to the “
O” or STOP posi-
tion.
OPERATING THE BLOWER
See Figures 11 - 12.
WARNING:
Never run the unit without the blower tubes installed or
the vacuum door securely closed. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.

Start the blower. Refer to Starting and Stopping earlier
in this manual. Hold the blower with the upper handle in
your right hand.
WARNING:
Keep away from all hot surfaces of the blower. Failure to
do so could result in possible serious personal injury.

To keep from scattering debris, blow around the outer
edges of a debris pile. Never blow directly into the center
of a pile.

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 ordi-
nances.

To reduce sound levels, limit the number of pieces of
equipment used at any one time.
Fig. 9
PRIMER
BULB
CHOKE
LEVER
THROTTLE
TRIGGER
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
CHOKE
LEVER
START
POSITION
RUN
POSITION
CHOKE
LEVER
STARTER
CORD
PROPER OPERATING POSITION