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To install the vacuum tubes:
1. Secure the upper and lower vacuum tubes together by
aligning the raised tabs with the raised slots.
2. 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.
3. Depress door tabs using a flat head screwdriver and
open vacuum inlet door.
4. Align the slots on the vacuum tube housing with the
tabs on the main housing.
5. Turn the vacuum tube housing clockwise to the locked
position and secure to the main housing.
To remove the vacuum tubes:
1. Using a screwdriver, depress the tab on the lock ring
to unlock.
2. Turn the upper vacuum tube housing counter-clockwise.
3. Remove the vacuum tube assembly from the main
housing.
4. Close the inlet cover door securely.
OPERATION
WARNING
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless.
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
suf
fi
cient to in
fl
ict 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.
NOTE:
Before each use, inspect the entire product for
damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts,
caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do
not operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please contact customer service or a quali
fi
ed
service centre for assistance.
APPLICATIONS:
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
■
Clear leaves and other debris from your lawn
■
Keep decks and driveways free from leaves and pine
needles
■
Vacuuming leaves form your lawn
FUELLING AND REFUELLING
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.
■
Avoid using Ethanol fuels or fuels containing Ethanol.
The use of Ethanol fuels may result in damage to your
engine.
■
Use only synthetic 2-stroke lubricant. Do not use
automotive lubricant or 2-stroke outboard lubricant.
■
Mix 2% synthetic 2-stroke lubricant into the petrol. This
is a 50:1 ratio.
■
Mix the fuel thoroughly and also each time before
fuelling.
■
Mix in small quantities. Do not mix quantities larger than
usable in a 30-day period. A synthetic 2-stroke lubricant
containing a fuel stabiliser is recommended.
1 Litre
+
20 ml
=
2 Litres
+
40 ml
=
3 Litres
+
60 ml
=
50:1 (2%)
4 Litres
+
80 ml
=
5 Litres
+
100 ml
=
FILLING THE TANK
WARNING
Petrol is extremely
fl
ammable and explosive. A
fi
re or
explosion from petrol will burn you and others. Always
shut off engine before fuelling. Never add fuel to a
machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least
9 m from refuelling site before starting engine. Do not
smoke and stay away from open
fl
ames and sparks.
Failure to safely handle fuel could result in serious
personal injury.
1. Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent con-
tamination.
2. Loosen the fuel cap slowly by turning it counter-
clockwise.
3. Pour the fuel mixture carefully into the tank.
4. Clean and inspect the fuel cap gasket before replacing
the fuel cap.
5. Replace the fuel cap and tighten it by turning it clock-
wise.
6. Wipe spilled fuel from the product.
7. Move at least 30 ft. (9 m) away from refuelling area
before starting the product.
NOTE:
It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during
fi
rst use.
