Ryobi RYAC801, Operator'S Manual

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3 — English
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1 along with hearing protection
when operating this equipment.

Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during
extended periods of operation. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
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Don’t expose snow blowers to rain. Water entering a snow
blower will increase the risk of electric shock.

Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves.
Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could get caught in
moving parts of the machine or its motor.

Wear rubber boots when operating the snow blower.
Protective footwear will protect your feet and improve
your footing on slippery surfaces. Do not go barefoot or
wear sandals.
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Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Over-
reaching can result in loss of balance.
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Do not operate the snow blower in a direction that will
cause snow to be thrown on people or pets. Thrown snow
or other objects can cause serious personal injuries.
 Store Idle Snow Blowers Indoors — When not in use,
snow blower should be stored indoors in a dry, locked
up place — unplugged and out of the reach of children.
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Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 100 ft.
away.
 Snow blower service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by
unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.
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When servicing a snow blower, use only identical replace-
ment parts. Replace or repair damaged cords. Follow
instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance
Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.
 Never use snow blower near fires, fireplaces, hot ashes,
bar becue pits, etc. Use near fires or ashes can spread
fires and result in serious injury and/or property damage.

Never use snow blower to spread chemicals, fertilizers, or
any other toxic substances. Spreading these substances
could result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders.

Never place snow blower on any surface, except a hard,
clean surface when motor 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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Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects
such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which
can be thrown or become entangled in the machine.

Do not use snow blower on ice, which can cause the
operator to slip and fall, resulting in possible serious
personal injury.

Never use snow blower on frozen lakes, rivers, or similar
surfaces. Serious injury or death could occur if the ice
breaks.
 Never use the snow blower on a rooftop or other unstable
surface, which can result in death or serious personal
injury.
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For household use only.
 Use the right appliance — Do not use the snow blower
for any job except that for which it is intended.

Do not force the snow blower - It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Mate-
rial may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the snow
blower when crossing gravel or rocky surfaces.
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If the snow blower strikes a foreign object, follow these
steps:
• Release the switch trigger and wait until the unit comes
to a complete stop.
• Disconnect the snow blower from the power supply.
• Thoroughly inspect the snow blower for any damage.
• Repair any damage before restarting and continuing to
operate the snow blower.
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Do not lift up or hold the snow blower above the ground
when operating, which can result in loss of control and
possible serious personal injury. Only operate the snow
blower in accordance with the operating instructions
provided in this operator’s manual.
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Keep guards in place and in working order.
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Disconnect the plug from power source when not in use,
before servicing, and when changing accessories.
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Maintain Snow Blowers With Care — Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.
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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.