Cruise Control; Vacuum Operation; Maintenance; Cleaning The Air Filter - Ryobi RBV26G Operator's Manual

CRUISE CONTROL

See Figure 10.
The cruise control can be used to operate the blower without
holding the throttle trigger.
To engage the cruise control:
 Pull cruise control lever back towards user, and stop at
the desired throttle setting.
 To release the cruise control, push cruise control lever all
the way towards the front of unit.

VACUUM OPERATION

See Figure 11.
WARNING:
Never run the unit without the vacuum tubes and vacuum
bag installed. Use of an improperly assembled unit could
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Keep the muffler and all hot surfaces of the blower/vacuum
away from your body. Failure to do so could result in
possible serious personal injury.
 Install the vacuum tubes and the 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. Hold
the upper handle in your left hand and the vacuum handle
in your right hand.
 Move the blower/vacuum from side to side along outer
edge of the debris. To avoid clogging, do not place the
vacuum tube directly into the debris pile.
 Hold the engine higher than the inlet end of the vacuum
tube.
 Always point vacuum tube downhill when working on a
hillside.
 To avoid serious injury to the operator or damage to the
unit, do not pick up rocks, broken glass, bottles, or other
similar objects.
 If the vacuum tubes should clog, stop the engine, ensure
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. 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.

MAINTENANCE

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 standards, along with hearing protection.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into
your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine, shut
off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect
spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug. Failure
to follow these instructions can result in serious personal
injury or property damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, lubricant, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, petrol, petroleum-based
products, penetrating lubricants, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
You can often make adjustments and repairs described here.
For other repairs, have the blower/vacuum serviced by an
authorized service dealer.

CLEANING THE AIR FILTER

See Figure 12 - 13.
A dirty air filter will cause starting difficulty, loss of
performance, and shorten the life span of the engine. Check
the air filter monthly. For best performance, replace the air
filter at least once a year.
 Loosen the air filter cover by turning the knob
counterclockwise.
 Remove the air filter (item 30).
 Clean the foam filter element with warm soapy water.
Rinse and let dry.
NOTE: If the foam filter element is damaged, it should be
replaced.
 Apply a light coat of engine oil to the foam filter element,
then squeeze it out.
 Reinstall the air filter.
NOTE: Make sure the filter is seated properly inside the
cover. Installing the filter incorrectly will allow dirt to enter
the engine, causing rapid engine wear.
 Reinstall the cover and tighten knob to secure.
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