Ryobi RY09550, Operator'S Manual

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7 - English
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate
this product until the parts are replaced. Using the saw
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces-
sories not recommended for use with this product. Any
such alteration or modification is misuse and could result
in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always disconnect the engine spark plug
wire from the spark plug when assembling parts.
ASSEMBLING THE BLOWER TUBES
See Figure 2.

Align raised tabs on blower housing outlet to the slots
on upper tube; slide together and tighten securely by
twisting. Check tightness after initial use and retighten if
needed.

Attach desired nozzle (high velocity nozzle or sweeper
nozzle) to upper blower tube by aligning raised tabs on
upper blower tube; slide together and tighten securely by
twisting. Check tightness after initial use and retighten if
needed.

To remove the tubes, rotate the tubes to unlock them and
remove from the blower housing outlet.
INSTALLING THE VACUUM BAG
See Figures 3 - 4.

Remove the nozzle and upper blower tube from the blower
by twisting and removing from blower housing outlet.

Unzip the vacuum bag and place the adaptor inside as
shown. Push the vacuum bag adaptor through the open-
ing opposite the zipper. The wider end of the adaptor will
remain on the inside of the vacuum bag when installed
properly.

Align the raised slots on the vacuum 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 5 - 6.
WARNING:
Rotating impeller blades can cause severe injury. Always
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.
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 using a flathead screwdriver and open
vacuum inlet door.
 Align tabs on housing with tube assembly.

Tighten screws on upper vacuum tube to secure to blower
housing.
To remove the vacuum tubes:

Loosen screws of the upper vacuum tube by turning
counterclockwise.

Remove the vacuum tube assembly from the blower
housing.

Close the vacuum inlet cover door securely.