background image

16

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT

Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., warrants to the 
original retail purchaser that this RYOBI

®

 

brand outdoor 

product is free from defect in material and workmanship 
and agrees to repair or replace, at Techtronic Industries 
North  America,  Inc.’s,  discretion,  any  defective  product 
free of charge within these time periods from the date of 
purchase.

  Two years if the product is used for personal, family or 

household use;

  90  days,  if  used  for  any  other  purpose,  such  as 

commercial or rental.

This  warranty  extends  to  the  original  retail  purchaser 
only  and  commences  on  the  date  of  the  original  retail 
purchase.
Any part of this product found in the reasonable judgment 
of Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. to be defective 
in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced  
without charge for parts and labor by an authorized service 
center  for  RYOBI

®

  brand  outdoor  products  (Authorized 

Ryobi Service Center).
The product, including any defective part, must be returned 
to an authorized RYOBI

 

service center within the warranty 

period. The expense of delivering the product to the service 
center for warranty work and the expense of returning it 
back to the owner after repair or replacement will be paid 
by the owner. Techtronic Industries North America, Inc.’s, 
responsibility in respect to claims is limited to making the 
required repairs or replacements and no claim of breach of 
warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the 
contract of sale of any RYOBI

®

 brand outdoor product. Proof 

of purchase will be required by the dealer to substantiate 
any warranty claim. All warranty work must be performed 
by an authorized service dealer.
This warranty is limited to ninety (90) days from the date 
of original retail purchase for any RYOBI

®

 brand outdoor 

product that is used for rental or commercial purposes, or 
any other income-producing purpose.
This warranty does not cover any product that has been 
subject to misuse, neglect, negligence, or accident, or that 
has been operated in any way contrary to the operating 
instructions as specified in this operator’s manual. This 
warranty does not apply to any damage to the product that 
is the result of improper maintenance or to any product 
that has been altered or modified. The warranty does not 
extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by the 
use of parts or accessories which are either

 

incompatible 

with the RYOBI

®

 brand outdoor product

 

or adversely affect 

its operation, performance, or durability. 
In addition, this warranty does not cover:

A. Tune-ups – Spark Plugs, Carburetor, Carburetor  

    

Adjustments, Ignition, Filters

B.  Wear  items  –  Bump  Knobs,  Outer  Spools,  Cutting 

Lines, Inner Reels, Starter Pulleys, Starter Ropes, Drive 
Belts, Tines, Felt Washers, Hitch Pins, Mulching Blades, 
Blower Fans, Blower and Vacuum Tubes, Vacuum Bag 
and Straps, Guide Bars, Saw Chains

Techtronic  Industries  North  America,  Inc.,  reserves  the 
right to change or improve the design of any RYOBI

®

 brand 

outdoor product without assuming any obligation to modify 
any product previously manufactured.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION 
TO THE STATED WARRANTY PERIOD. ACCORDINGLY, 
ANY  SUCH  IMPLIED  WARRANTIES  INCLUDING 
MERCHANTABILITY,  FITNESS  FOR  A  PARTICULAR 
PURPOSE,  OR  OTHERWISE,  ARE  DISCLAIMED  IN 
THEIR  ENTIRETY  AFTER  THE  EXPIRATION  OF  THE 
APPROPRIATE  TWO-YEAR,  ONE-YEAR,  OR  NINETY-
DAY  WARRANTY  PERIOD.  TECHTRONIC  INDUSTRIES 
NORTH  AMERICA,  INC.’S,  OBLIGATION  UNDER  THIS 
WARRANTY IS STRICTLY AND EXCLUSIVELY LIMITED TO 
THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS 
AND  TECHTRONIC  INDUSTRIES  NORTH  AMERICA, 
INC.,  DOES  NOT  ASSUME  OR  AUTHORIZE  ANYONE 
TO  ASSUME  FOR  THEM  ANY  OTHER  OBLIGATION. 
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW 
LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE 
LIMITATION  MAY  NOT  APPLY  TO  YOU.  TECHTRONIC 
INDUSTRIES  NORTH  AMERICA,  INC.,  ASSUMES  NO 
RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, 
OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED 
TO, EXPENSE OF RETURNING THE PRODUCT TO AN 
AUTHORIZED RYOBI SERVICE CENTER AND EXPENSE 
OF DELIVERING IT BACK TO THE OWNER, MECHANIC’S 
TRAVEL TIME, TELEPHONE OR TELEGRAM CHARGES, 
RENTAL  OF  A  LIKE  PRODUCT  DURING  THE  TIME 
WARRANTY SERVICE IS BEING PERFORMED, TRAVEL, 
LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY, LOSS 
OF  REVENUE,  LOSS  OF  USE  OF  THE  PRODUCT, 
LOSS  OF  TIME,  OR  INCONVENIENCE.  SOME  STATES 
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF 
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE 
ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY 
TO YOU.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may 
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
This warranty applies to all RYOBI

®

 brand outdoor products 

manufactured by or for Techtronic Industries North America, 
Inc., and sold in the United States and Canada.
To locate your nearest Authorized Ryobi Service Center, 
dial 1-800-860-4050.

Summary of Contents for RY08574

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 risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product Thank you for your purchase ...

Page 2: ...nance 13 14 Accessories 15 Troubleshooting 15 Warranty 16 18 Parts Ordering Service 20 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate ...

Page 3: ...cts such 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 of balance or exposure to hot surfaces Never operate the unit without a spark arrestor screen this screen is located inside the muffler Product users on United States Forest Service land and i...

Page 4: ... for gasoline Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Select bare ground stop engine and allow to cool before refueling Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel from escaping around the cap Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling Wipe spilled fuel from the unit Move 30 feet away from refueling site before starting engine Never attempt to...

Page 5: ...ing this product Precautions that involve your safety Failure to keep long hair away from the air inlet could result in personal injury Failure to keep loose clothing from being drawn into air intake could result in personal injury Eye and Hearing Protection Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 as well as hearing protection when operating this equipment Gasoline and Oil Us...

Page 6: ... can 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 Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 The following signal words and meanings are intended to ...

Page 7: ...elocity MPH 180 CFM 420 NOZZLE LOWER TUBE THROTTLE TRIGGER ENGINE SWITCH SHOULDER STRAP BELLOWS CABLE TIE ENGINE ELBOW FEATURES HARNESS HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS STRAIGHT TUBE UPPER TUBE THROTTLE CONTROL HANDLE TUBE UPPER TUBE THROTTLE CONTROL HANDLE WAIST STRAP MESH BACKING TUBE CLAMP S ...

Page 8: ...he tool and any accessories from the box Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping Do not discard the packing material until you have care fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 800 860 4050 for assistance PACKING LIST Backpac...

Page 9: ... strapped onto the operator s back Join the straight upper tube and nozzle together by align ing raised locking tabs on straight upper tube with the raised locking slots on nozzle and twist to secure Assemble the connected lower tubes to the throttle control handle tube by aligning raised locking tabs on the throttle control handle tube with the raised locking slots on connected lower tubes by twi...

Page 10: ...er debris from your lawn Keep decks and driveways free from leaves and pine needles WARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive A fire or explosion from gasoline will burn you and others MIXING THE FUEL This product is powered by a 2 cycle engine and requires pre mixing gasoline and 2 cycle oil The mixture should be at a 50 1 ratio using Premium Exact Mix 2 cycle engine oil If Premium Ex...

Page 11: ...ke to be emitted from a new engine during first use 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 10 Disengage the cruise control lever NOTE Do not engage the throttle trigger during the starting process Slowly push the primer bulb seven times OPERATION Set the choke lever to the START position ...

Page 12: ...le speed to do the job Check your equipment before operation especially the muffler air intakes and air filters Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing In dusty conditions slightly dampen surfaces when water is available Watch out for children pets open windows or freshly washed cars and blow debris safely away Use the nozzle for larger volume so the air stream can work close to the g...

Page 13: ...n contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer All other parts should be replaced at an Authorized Service Center MAINTENANCE Fig 10 AIR FILTER AIR FILTER COVER KNOB REPLACING AND CLEANING AIR FILTER See Figure 10 A wet or dirty air...

Page 14: ...ce FUEL CAP The fuel cap contains a non serviceable filter and a check valve A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine per formance If performance improves when the fuel cap is loosened the check valve may be faulty or filter clogged Replace the fuel cap if required WARNING A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately SPARK PLUG This engine uses a Champion RCJ 6Y with 0 ...

Page 15: ... Weak spark at spark plug Drain entire system and refill with fresh fuel Drain and refill with correct mixture Adjust choke as necessary Contact authorized service center Engine lacks power Air filter clogged Clean or replace air filter Engine overheats Insufficient oil in fuel mixture Mix fuel as described in starting instructions Look for these accessories at the service center ACCESSORIES Air F...

Page 16: ...y does not extendtorepairsmadenecessarybynormalwearorbythe use of parts or accessories which are either incompatible with the RYOBI brand outdoor product or adversely affect its operation performance or durability In addition this warranty does not cover A Tune ups Spark Plugs Carburetor Carburetor Adjustments Ignition Filters B Wear items Bump Knobs Outer Spools Cutting Lines Inner Reels Starter ...

Page 17: ...a 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 Representative at 1 800 860 4050 COVERAGE Techtronic Industries North America Inc warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your non road or small off road engine will be des...

Page 18: ...ludes 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 WITH A CATALYST MUFFLER Congratulations You have made an investment toward protecting the environment In order to maintain this product s original emission level please refer to the maintenance sectio...

Page 19: ...19 NOTES ...

Page 20: ...sit 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 The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided below HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS When orderi...

Reviews: