7. As a vacuum, the appliance is designed to pick up dry material such as
leaves, grass, small twigs and bits of paper. Do not attempt to vacuum
wet debris as this may result in damage to the appliance and possible
electric shock. To avoid severe damage to the impeller, do not vacuum
metal, broken glass, etc.
8. Disconnect the appliance from the main supply.
- Whenever you leave the machine.
- Before cleaning a blockage.
- Before checking, cleaning or working on the appliance.
- If the appliance starts to vibrate abnormally.
9. Do not overreach or use the unit from unstable surfaces such as ladders,
trees, steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
10. Avoid situations that could set the dust bag alight. Do not operate near an
open flame. Do not vacuum warm ash from fireplaces, barbecue pits, etc.
Do not vacuum discarded cigars or cigarettes unless the cinders are
completely cool.
11. Do not put part of your body such as hands and fingers in the vacuum
opening or exhaust opening, etc.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY WARNINGS
1. Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when it is not in use and
before servicing.
2. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the appliance is in safe
working condition.
3. Keep your appliance in good working condition. Only an AUTHORIZED
SERVICE CENTER or other QUALIFIED SERVICE ORGANIZATION
should perform maintenance procedures that are not described in this
manual.
4. Use only original replacement parts approved by RYOBI when servicing
this appliance. The use of non-standard parts, or other accessories or
attachments not designed for this appliance, could result in serious injury
to the user and/or damage to the appliance.
5.
STORE THE APPLIANCE INDOORS
- When not in use, the appliance
should be stored indoors in a dry and high place - out of the reach of
children.
Keep the appliance away from harmful substances such as solvents and
fertilizers.
SIGNIFICANCE OF PICTOGRAMS (FIG. 22)
(a) : Read the operator?s manual.
(b ) : Wear eye protection.
(c ) : Do not use in the rain or leave outdoors while it is raining.
(d) : SWITCH OFF : Remove plug from mains before cleaning or
maintenance.
(e) : Do not clean inside the tube while plugging in.
( f ) : Keep bystanders away.
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATION
(Use only for the purposes listed below.)
1. Cleaning of yards, garages, shop, porches, patios, etc.
SWITCH (Fig. 1)
This appliance is equipped with an on/off switch (1). To turn the unit on, slide
the switch to forward (direction A). And to turn the unit off, slide the switch to
backward (direction B).
Note:
To ensure safety (prevent accidents), safety switches are installed for the
nozzle and dust bag. The appliance?s switch cannot be turned on unless the
nozzle and dust bag are correctly attached.
ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE NOZZLE (Fig. 2,3)
1. Loosen the two screws (2) with a screwdriver (+).
Do not remove the screws completely so that the nuts on the opposite
sides won?t get lost.
2. Align the protruding part (3) of the nozzle with the groove (5) on the main
body of the unit and insert the nozzle (4) into the main body of the unit.
3. Tighten the two screws firmly.
4. When removing the nozzle, loosen the two screws and pull out the nozzle.
WARNING!
Do not connect the power supply before attaching the nozzle.
ATTACHING AND ADJUSTING THE ROLLER (Fig. 4)
Attach the roller (6) to the tip of the nozzle using the wing bolt (7) and washer
(8).
Move the roller forwards or backwards so that it is in an easy-to-use position
and fix it in place with the wing bolt.
ATTACHING THE AUX. HANDLE AND ADJUSTING ITS
ANGLE (Fig. 5)
1. Position the aux. handle (9) so that the side with the narrow groove (10)
faces the front, open it with both hands and set it onto the main body of
the unit.
2. Attach the aux. handle to the main body of the unit by lightly tightening the
knob (11) and the hex. bolt (12).
3. Position the aux. handle at an easy-to-use angle and fix it in position by
securely tightening the knob.
ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE DUST BAG
(Fig. 6, 7, 8)
CAUTION!
Do not use the appliance in the vacuum mode without the dust bag (13) in
place.
1. Attach the dust bag holder (14) to the dust exhaust opening (15) of the
motor housing. (Fig. 6)
Attach the dust bag holder so that the projection (16) of the motor housing
will enter the front part of the dust bag holder. (Fig. 6)
2. Pull up the handle (17) of dust bag, until the hook-A (18) catch the
housing.
3. Attach the hook-B (19) to the hooked part (20) of the lower part of the
nozzle.
4. When removing the dust bag, detach the hook-B from nozzle, press the
hook-A and pull the handle of the dust bag holder off the motor housing.
(Fig. 7)
SHOULDER STRAP (Fig. 9, 10) (Optional accessory)
1. Attach the metal fixture (21) of the shoulder strap (22) to the hole of the
upper part of the handle (23).
2. The length of the shoulder strap is adjustable, so adjust it to a convenient
length.
WIDE NOZZLE (Fig. 11) (Optional accessory)
By attaching the wide nozzle (26) to the end of the nozzle, debris can be
cleared from a wide area.
The wide nozzle can be easily attached to the end of the nozzle.
EXTENSION CORD (Fig. 12)
MAKE SURE THE EXTENSION CORD SET IS IN GOOD CONDITION.
1. Use an appropriate extension cord the connect to power. See
“ELECTRICAL SAFETY WARNINGS”
for recommended cords.
2. Secure the extension cord to the motor housing as shown in fig. 12.
1. Switch
2. Screw
3. Projection of nozzle
4. Nozzle
5. Groove of housing
6. Roller
7. Wing bolt
8. Washer
9. Aux. Handle
(optional accessory)
10. Groove of Aux. Handle
11. Knob
12. Hex. Head bolt (M8X70)
13. Dust bag
14. Dust bag holder
15. Dust exhaust-opening
16. Projection
17. Handle of dust bag
18. Hook (A)
19. Hook (B)
20. Hooked part
21. Metal fixture
22. Shoulder strap
(optional accessory)
23. Handle
24. Air vents
25. Mode change-over lever
26. Wide nozzle
(optional accessory)
SPECIFICATIONS
Input
2200 W
Air speed
200/235 km / h
Air volume
7.5/9.5 m
3
/ min.
Mulching ratio
10: 1
Dust bag capacity
25 liter
Overall dimensions
905 X 174 X 400 mm
Net weight
3.5 kg
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
Dust bag, Roller set, Wing bolt, Washer.
(Optional accessory)