Ryobi RBL30MVA Operator's Manual page 11

VAcuuM opeRAtIoN
See Figure 9.
WARNING:
Never run the unit without the vacuum tubes and vac-
uum bag installed. Failure to heed this warning could
result in serious personal injury.
n Install the vacuum tubes and bag. Refer to the
ASSEMBLY section earlier in this manual.
n Rotate Blower / Vac mode switch clockwise until hear a
"click" sound.
n Start the blower. Refer to Staring and Stopping earlier in
this manual
Wear the shoulder harness and adjust the straps to a
n
comfortable position.
n Hold the blower with both hands.
Move the blower/vacuum from side to side long outer
n
edge of the debris. To avoid clogging, do not place the
vacuum tube directly into the debris pile.
n Hold the engine higher than the inlet end of the vacuum
tube.
n Always point vacuum tube downhill when working on a
hillside.
To avoid injury to the operator or unit, do not pick up
n
rocks, broken glass, bottles, any type of metal objects,
or other similar objects.
If the vacuum tubes should clog, stop the engine and
n
disconnect the spark plug wire before cleaning out the
obstruction. Remove the vacuum tubes and clear the
debris from the blower fan housing. 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:
Always hold the blower away from your body, keeping
clearance between your body and the product. Any
contact with the housing can result in burns and/or
other serious personal injury.
opeRAtIoN
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Fig. 9