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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 inlet cover tab using a flat head screwdriver and
open vacuum inlet cover.
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.
To remove the adaptor:
Using a flat head screwdriver, lift locking tab and rotate
the adaptor to unlock position. Then remove the adaptor.
NOTE:
Vacuum components are optional and sold separately.
OPERATION
WARNING
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second
is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with standards, along with hearing protection.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into
your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
MIXING THE FUEL
This product is powered by a 2-stroke engine and requires
premixing petrol and 2-stroke oil. The mixture should be at
a 50:1 ratio.
NOTE:
We recommend you use Ryobi synthetic 2-stroke
lubricant. Only use a quality synthetic 2-stroke lubricant in
your blower to ensure top performance and engine longevity.
TO MIX THE FUEL:
Pre-mix unleaded petrol and 2-stroke engine lubricant in
a clean container approved for petrol.
This engine is certified to operate on unleaded petrol
intended for automotive use with an octane rating of 91
or higher.
Do not use any type of pre-mixed petrol/lubricant from
fuel service stations, this includes the pre-mixed petrol/
lubricant intended for use in mopeds, motorcycles, etc.
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Avoid the use of Ethanol fuels or fuels containing
WARNING
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories 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 upper tube to the slots on blower
housing outlet; 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 nozzle, rotate the nozzle to unlock and
remove from the upper blower tube.
INSTALLING THE VACUUM BAG
See Figures 3 - 4.
Using the flat head screwdriver of the combination wrench,
lift locking tab on the upper blower tube and rotate to
unlock position. Then remove the upper blower tube.
Unzip the vacuum bag and place the adaptor inside as
shown. Push the vacuum bag adaptor through the opening
opposite the zipper. The end of the adaptor with the tapered
flange, 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 product.
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 product.