Operation; Installing The Blower Tube; Installing The Shoulder Strap - Ryobi RY25AXB Operator's Manual

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.
WARNING:
This product is intended for blower use only and is not
designed for vacuum use. Do not attempt to remove the
main reducer housing that covers the impellers. Removal
of the main reducer housing will expose the moving im-
pellers and contact with these impeller blades can result
in serious personal injury.
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 ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into
your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
ASSEMBLY

INSTALLING THE BLOWER TUBE

See Figure 2.
 Align raised tabs on reducer housing outlet to the slots
on tube; slide together and tighten securely by twisting.
Check tightness after initial use and retighten if needed.
 To remove the tube, rotate the tube and remove from the
reducer housing outlet.

INSTALLING THE SHOULDER STRAP

See Figure 3.
When operating this unit, you may wear a shoulder strap to
provide additional support for the unit.
 Place shoulder strap over your right shoulder and attach
shoulder strap clip to strap hanger. Adjust by sliding the
front clip up or down.
NOTE: When properly adjusted, the blower should be
supported by the shoulder strap about hip level.

OPERATION

WARNING:
Verify that all guards, housings and tubes are in place
prior to use. If the blower is dropped, stop blower and
verify that no damage has occurred. If any guard, part,
or tube is damaged or missing, do not use blower until
it has been repaired or replaced by a qualified service
center. Use of blower with damaged or missing guards,
parts, or tubes can result in serious personal injury or
further damage to the blower.
NOTICE:
The spark arrestor on this product has not been evalu-
ated by the USDA Forest Service and cannot be used on
U.S. forest lands. In addition, product users must comply
with Federal, State, and local fire prevention regulations.
Check with appropriate authorities. Contact customer
service or a qualified service center to purchase a re-
placement spark arrestor.
NOTICE:
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 qualified
service center for assistance.
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