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VACUUM
Converting the blower to a vacuum is simple and can be done
using a flat head screwdriver.
VACUUM BAG
The vacuum bag attaches to the blower easily by using the
vacuum bag adaptor.
VACUUM HANDLE
This feature allows user to perform vacuuming duties
comfortably.
VACUUM TUBES
The vacuum tubes can be installed on the blower using a
flat head screw driver.
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
Carefully remove the product and any accessories from
the box. Make sure that all items listed on the Packing
List are included.
WARNING
Do not use this product if any parts on the Packing List
are already assembled to your product when you unpack
it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by
the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use
of a product that may have been improperly assembled
could result in serious personal injury.
Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage
or damage occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully
inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call Ryobi
customer service for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Blower
Upper blower tube
Sweeper nozzle
High velocity nozzle
2-Stroke engine lubricant
Operator’s manual
Figure sheet
NOTE:
Read and remove all hang tags and store with your
operator’s manual.
WARNING
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Using the product
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
Vacuum mode (upper handle)
Idling
5.3 m/s
2
Racing
17.6 m/s
2
Equivalent vibration total value
16.4 m/s
2
Vacuum mode (vacuum handle)
Idling
5.5 m/s
2
Racing
19.3 m/s
2
Equivalent vibration total value
17.9 m/s
2
Sound
Blower mode
Bystander
79.8 dB(A)
At the operator’s ear
94.8 dB(A)
Vacuum mode
Bystander
79.2 dB(A)
At the operator’s ear
98.8 dB(A)
FEATURES
KNOW YOUR BLOWER/VACUUM
See Figures 1a - 1b.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the
information on the product and in this operator’s manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
BLOWER TUBE AND NOZZLES
The blower tube can be assembled and installed on the
blower without using any tools.
CRUISE CONTROL
The cruise control feature allows the user to operate the
blower without holding the throttle trigger. To slow the engine,
simply push the cruise control lever forward.
HIGH VELOCITY NOZZLE WITH WET LEAF SCRAPER
The high velocity nozzle is great for wet sticky leaves. It allows
you to scrape wet leaves or debris while operating the blower.
ENGINE
The blower has a powerful 26cc engine with sufficient power
to handle tough blowing and vacuuming jobs.
SIMPLE START™
The Simple Start allows for easier and quicker starting.
SWEEPER NOZZLE
The sweeper nozzle allows for more area to be covered dur-
ing blower operation.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The blower can be operated at any speed between idle and
full throttle.