Maintenance - Ryobi RBV26B Operator's Manual

percentage of oxygenates more than that stated previ-
ously are NOT covered under warranty.
Petrol containing up to 10% ethanol by volume
(commonly referred to as E10) or 15% ethanol by volume
(commonly referred to as E15) are acceptable.
Do not use E85 fuel. It will void your warranty.
STARTING AND STOPPING
See figure 7.
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during first use.
To start an engine:
Follow the instruction on the machine or described earlier
in this manual.
To stop the engine:
Toggle the switch to the "O" (off) position.
BLOWER OPERATION
See Figure 8 - 9.
WARNING:
Do not place blower on top of or near loose
debris or gravel. Debris may be sucked into the
blower intake vent resulting in possible damage
to the product and serious personal injury.
■ Operate the equipment at reasonable hours only - not
early in the morning or late at night when others might
be disturbed. Comply with the times listed in local ordi-
nances.
■ To reduce sound level, limit the number of products
used at any one time and operate the blower at the
lowest possible throttle speed. This may also reduce
vibration level.
■ Check your equipment before operation, especially
the silencer, air intakes and air filters.
■ Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing.
■ In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces.
■ Watch out for children, pets, open windows, or freshly
washed cars, and blow debris safely away.
■ Hold blower as shown in Figure 8, so the air stream
can work close to the ground.
■ Blow around the outer edges of a debris pile to prevent
debris from scattering. Never blow directly into the
centre of a pile.
■ After using blowers or other equipment, clean up.
Dispose of debris properly.
NOTE: The high velocity nozzle is specifically designed
for wet sticky leaves. It allows you to scrape wet leaves
or debris while operating the blower.
CRUISE CONTROL
See figure 10.
The cruise control can be used to operate the blower
without holding the throttle trigger.
English (Original instructions)
■ To engage the cruise control, pull the cruise control
■ To release the cruise control, push the cruise control
VACUUM OPERATION
See figure 11.
■ Install the vacuum tubes and the bag. Refer to the "As-
■ Start the engine. Refer to the "Starting and Stopping"
■ Place the vacuum bag strap over your right shoulder.
■ Move the equipment from side to side along outer
■ Hold the engine higher than the inlet of the vacuum
■ Always point the vacuum tube downhill when working
■ To avoid serious injury to the operator or damage
■ If the vacuum tubes get clogged, stop the engine,

MAINTENANCE

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lever back towards user and stop at the desired
throttle setting.
lever all the way towards the front of product.
WARNING:
Keep the silencer and all hot surfaces of the
blower / vacuum away from your body. Failure
to do so could result in possible serious personal
injury.
sembly" section earlier in this manual.
earlier in this manual.
Hold the upper handle in your left hand and the
vacuum handle in your right hand.
edge of the debris. To avoid clogging, do not place the
vacuum tube directly into the debris pile.
tube.
on a hillside.
to the product, do not attempt to suck rocks, broken
glass, bottles, or other similar objects.
ensure the impeller blades have stopped spinning and
disconnect the spark plug wire before cleaning out the
obstruction. Remove the vacuum tubes and clear the
debris from the blower fan housing. Then, remove the
bag and clear the tube. A small rod or stick may be
required to clear the entire tube length. Ensure that
all debris has been cleared before reassembling the
vacuum tubes.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a
hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with EN 166, along with
hearing protection. Failure to do so could result
in objects being thrown into your eyes and
other possible serious injuries.