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Your blower/vacuum has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using
this product.
Thank you for your purchase.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
BLOWER/VACUUM
RY08552/RY09905
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- Page 1 Your blower/vacuum has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ... General Safety Rules ... 3 Specific Safety Rules ... 4 Symbols ...5-6 Features ...7-8 Assembly ...9-11 Operation ...1-15 Maintenance ...15-16 Troubleshooting ... 17 Warranty ... 18-0 ... -
Page 3: General Safety Rules
Check with the federal, state, or local authorities in your area. Before storing, allow the engine to cool. Use only Ryobi replacement parts and accessories. Fail- ure to do so may cause poor performance or possible injury. -
Page 4: Specific Safety Rules
Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance or accessing any movable parts. Do not point the blower nozzle in the direction of people or pets. Never run the unit without the blower tubes installed. -
Page 5: Symbols
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME Safety Alert Symbol Read the Operator’s Manual Wear Eye and Hearing Protection Vacuum Door Long Hair... - Page 6 To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand com- pletely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call Ryobi customer service for assistance.
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Page 7: Features
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Weight ... 10.4 lbs. Engine Displacement...5.4cc Air Velocity: MPH ...05 (with high velocity nozzle) CFM ... 375 (vacuum mode) loWer Vacuum Tube upper handle choke dial primer bulb STarTer Grip FEATURES Shoulder STrap cruiSe conTrol Vacuum baG Vacuum Tube ScreW ThroTTle TriGGer Vacuum handle... -
Page 8: Features
SWEEPER NOZZLE The sweeper nozzle allows for more area to be covered during blower operation. THROTTLE TRIGGER The blower can be operated at any speed between idle and full throttle. VACUUM/MULCHER Converting the blower to a vacuum/mulcher can be done without using tools. -
Page 9: Assembly
Check tightness after initial run and retighten if needed. To remove the tubes, rotate the tubes to unlock them and remove from the blower housing outlet. INSTALLING THE VACUUM HANDLE See Figure 3. -
Page 10: Grounding Instructions
ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE VACUUM BAG See Figures 5 - 6. Remove the nozzle and upper blower tube from the blower. Unzip the vacuum bag and place the adaptor inside as shown. Align the raised slots on the bag adaptor with the raised locking tabs on the blower housing outlet;... - Page 11 Do not put hands or any other object into the vacuum tubes while they are installed on the unit. NOTE: This vacuum/blower is equipped with a vacuum door interlock. If vacuum door is open and vacuum tubes are not installed, engine will not start.
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Page 12: Filling The Tank
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 safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. - Page 13 STARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 9 - 10. Starting the product differs depending on whether the engine is cold or warm. Blower should be on a flat, bare surface for starting. To start an engine that is cold or has run dry: ...
- Page 14 Watch out for children, pets, open windows, or freshly washed cars, and blow debris safely away. Use the full blower nozzle extension so the air stream can work close to the ground. After using blowers or other equipment, CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris properly.
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Page 15: Maintenance
Install the vacuum tubes, vacuum handle, and bag. Refer to the aSSembly section earlier in this manual. Start the blower. Refer to Starting and Stopping earlier in this manual. Place the vacuum bag strap over your right shoulder. - Page 16 WARNING: To avoid a fire hazard, never run the blower without the spark arrestor in place. CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND MUFFLER Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount of...
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICING DEALER. PROBLEM Engine fails to start Engine hard to start Engine lacks power Engine overheats TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE No fuel in tank Spark plug shorted or fouled Spark plug is broken (cracked porcelain or electrodes broken) Ignition lead wire shorted, broken, or disconnected from spark plug... -
Page 18: Warranty
Blower Fans, Blower and Vacuum Tubes, Vacuum Bag and Straps, Guide Bars, Saw Chains Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., reserves the right to change or improve the design of any RYOBI outdoor product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured. - Page 19 Where a warrantable condition exists, Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., will repair your non-road or small off-road engine at no cost to you, including diagno- sis, parts, and labor performed at an authorized service center for RYOBI outdoor products. MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE: This product’s emissions control system is warranted for two years.
- Page 20 3 in. x 5 in. card or standard postcard: your name, mailing address, phone numbers, email address, Ryobi product(s) purchased with item number from package, and serial number for each product. Mail the card to: Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., Attn. Ryobi Registration, 148 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 965.To receive information on our company and products, please include the following...
- Page 21 NOTES...
- Page 22 1-800-860-4050. • HOW TO OBTAIN CUSTOMER OR TECHNICAL SUPPORT: To obtain Customer or Technical Support please contact us at 1-800-860-4050. RYOBI is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited used under license. ® TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC. 987000-16 7-3-07 (REV:00) OPERATOR’S MANUAL...