Ryobi RY09055, Operator'S Manual

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4 - English
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Always hold the blower/vacuum in your right hand during
blower operation. Refer to the
Operation instructions later
in this manual for proper position during vacuum opera-
tion and additional information.
 Never place objects inside the blower tubes.
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Use only as directed in this operator’s manual.
 Do not operate vacuum without vacuum bag installed;
flying debris could cause serious injury. Always close
vacuum bag completely before operating.
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Rotating impeller blades can cause severe injury. Stop
the engine and ensure impeller blades have stopped
rotating before opening the vacuum door or installing/
changing tubes. Do not put hands or any other object
into the vacuum tubes while they are installed on the unit.
 Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached.
When used as a blower, always install the blower tubes.
When used as a vacuum, always install the vacuum
tubes and vacuum bag. Make sure the vacuum bag is
completely zipped when the unit is running to avoid flying
debris.
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Avoid situations that could catch the vacuum bag on
fire. Do not operate near an open flame. Do not vacuum
warm ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits, brush piles, etc.
Do not vacuum discarded cigars or cigarettes unless the
cinders are completely cool.
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Never place blower on any surface, except a hard, clean
surface when engine is running. Gravel, sand, and other
debris can be picked up by the air inlet and thrown at the
operator or bystanders, causing possible serious injuries.
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To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound
level(s), hearing protection is required.
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To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting
rotating parts, stop the engine before installing or
removing attachments. Always disconnect the spark plug
before performing maintenance or accessing any movable
parts.
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Never use blower near fires, fireplaces, hot ashes,
barbecue pits, etc., which may cause fire to spread.
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Do not point the blower nozzle in the direction of people
or pets.
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Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached.
Always ensure the blower tubes are installed.
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This product is intended for infrequent use by homeown-
ers and other occasional users for such general applica-
tions as blowing leaves and lawn clippings, etc. It is not
intended for prolonged use. Prolonged periods of opera-
tion can cause circulatory problems in the user’s hands
due to vibration. For such use, it may be appropriate to
use a product having an anti-vibration feature.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
FUELING
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Fuel is highly flammable. Take precautions when using
to reduce the chance of serious personal injury.
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Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from
spark and/or flame-producing equipment.
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Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
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Only refuel outdoors and do not smoke while refueling.
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Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap
of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or
when the engine is hot.
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Do not smoke while handling fuel.
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Mix and store fuel in a container approved for gasoline.
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Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames.
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Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep
fuel from escaping around the cap.
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Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling.
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Wipe spilled fuel from the unit. Move 30 feet away from
refueling site before starting engine.
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Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any circum-
stances.
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To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, handle fuel with
care. It is highly flammable.
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If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but
move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors
have dissipated.
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Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
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Empty fuel tank into a container approved for gasoline
and restrain the unit from moving before transporting in
a vehicle.
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When draining the fuel tank, use an approved fuel storage
container in a well-ventilated area.
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Select bare ground, stop engine, and allow to cool before
refueling.
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Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use
them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.