Table Of Contents - Ryobi 280r Operator's Manual

INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
THANKYOU
Thank you for buying this quaiity product. This modern
outdoor power tooi will provide many hours of usefui
service. You will find it to be a great iabor-saving device.
This operator's manual provides you with easy-to-
understand operating instructions. Read the whoie
manual and follow all the instructions to keep your new
outdoor power tool in top operating condition.
PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS, AND
SPECIFICATIONS
All information, illustrations, and specifications in this
manual are based on the latest product information
available at the time of printing. We reserve the right to
make changes at any time without notice.
Copyright ©2001 MTD SOUTHWEST INC
All Rights Reserved.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Service on this unit both within and after the warranty
period should be performed only by an authorized and
approved service dealer.
Dial:
• 1-800-345-8746
or
www.RyobiOutdoor.com
on
the World Wide Web for authorized service dealers in
the United States
Or
• 1-800-668-1238 in Canada to obtain the listing of
the authorized service dealer nearest you.
DO NOT RETURN THE UNIT TO THE RETAILER.
NOTE: PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED
FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.
Make sure this manual ís carefully
read and understood before starting
or operating this equipment.
I. California Propositìon 65 Warning . 3
II. Rules for Safe Operation. 3-7
A. Important Safety Information. 4-5
B. Safety and International Symbols. 5-6
C. Know Your Unit. 7
III. Assembly Instructions. 8-11
A. BlowerTube and Nozzle Assembly. 8
B. Installing the Vacuum Bag/Tube Assembly
(Model 310BVronly) . 8
C. Installing the Adapter onto
the Upper Vacuum Tube (Model 31 OBVr only) 9
D. Assembling the Vacuum Tubes
(Model 310BVronly) . 10
E. Installing the Complete Vacuum Tube Assembly
to the BlowerA/acuum (Model 31 OBVr only) .. 10
F. Installing and Adjusting the
Shoulder Strap (Model 31 OBVr only) . 11
IV. Oil and Fuel Information. 12
V. Starting/Stopping Instructions. 13
VI. Operating Instructions. 14-15
A. Holding the Blower/Vacuum . 14
B. Operating Tips. 14
C. Blower Operating Procedures. 14
D. Vacuum Operating Procedures
(Model 310BVr only) . 15
VII. Maintenance and Repair Instructions . 15-20
A. Maintenance Schedule . 15
B. Air Filter Maintenance. 15-16
C. Spark Arrestor Maintenance. 17-18
D. Carburetor Adjustment . 18-19
E. Replacing the Spark Plug . 19
F Accessories/Replacement Parts. 19
G. Cleaning. 20
H. Storage . 20
I. Long Term Storage. 20
VIII. Troubleshooting Chart. 21
IX. Specifications . 22
X. Warranty. 24
THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY ONE OR MORE
U.S. PATENTS. OTHER PATENTS PENDING.
A complete parts list can be viewed and printed
by going to our web site: www.RyobiOutdoor.com
Or,
you can request a copy by calling 1-800-345-TRIM
(1 -800-345-8746). Please have the unit model and
serial number when caNing.
CONTENTS OF CARTON
• Model 280r Blower or Model 310BVr Blower/Vacuum
Model 280r includes:
•BlowerTubes
Model 310BVr Blower/Vacuum includes:
• Blower/Vacuum Tubes
• Vacuum Bag/Strap and Adapter
• Shoulder Strap
• Operator's Manual
• Product Registration Card
• Bottle of Ryobi 2-Cycle Oil
2
Examine all parts to make certain that nothing is missing
and no breakage has occurred during shipping. Any
damaged part must be replaced before using this product.