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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

BACKPACK BLOWER

RY08576/RY09973

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Your blower has been engineered 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.

Summary of Contents for RY08576

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: ...nce 13 14 Accessories 15 Troubleshooting 15 Warranty 16 18 Parts Ordering Service 20 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION This product 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: ... 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 in s...

Page 4: ... 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 bur...

Page 5: ...st read and understand operator s manual before using this product Wear 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 Long Hair Risk of long hair being drawn into air inlet Loose Clothing Risk of loose clothing being drawn into air intake Gasoline and Oil Use unleaded gasoline intended for motor ...

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 e...

Page 7: ...ent 25 4cc Air Velocity MPH 160 CFM 375 nozzle throttle trigger engine switch SHOULDER STRAP bellows cable tie engine elbow FEATURES harness height adjustments straight tube THrottle control handle tube throttle CONTROL handle waist STRAP mesh backing tUBE CLAMP S ...

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

Page 9: ...sted for comfort after the blower is strapped onto the operator s back Join the straight tube and nozzle together by aligning raised locking tabs on straight 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 conne...

Page 10: ... other 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 Premiu...

Page 11: ...o be emitted from a new engine during first use To start an engine that is cold or has run dry n Fill the fuel tank if necessary Always use the proper oil gasoline mixture See Mixing the Fuel on page 10 n Disengage the cruise control lever NOTE Do not engage the throttle trigger during the starting process n Slowly push the primer bulb seven times OPERATION n Set the choke lever to the START posit...

Page 12: ...ttle speed to do the job Conserve water by using power blowers instead of hoses for many lawn and garden applications including areas such as gutters screens patios grills porches and gardens 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 availab...

Page 13: ...t 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 filter ...

Page 14: ...nicians perform this service 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...

Page 15: ...k 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 Filte...

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: ... interpreted as follows Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required in the Emissions Maintenance Schedule and Warranty Parts List set forth below is warranted for two years If any such part including any part that is scheduled only for regular inspection fails during the period of warranty coverage it will be repaired or replaced at any RYOBI Authorized Service Center at n...

Page 18: ...LL 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 section below CALL 1 800 8...

Page 19: ...19 notes ...

Page 20: ...5 Parts and Service Prior to requesting service or purchasing replacement parts please obtain your model and serial number from the product data plate MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER How to obtain Replacement Parts Replacement parts can be purchased online at www ryobitools com or by calling 1 800 860 4050 Replacement parts can also be obtained at one of our Authorized Service Centers How to locate an ...

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