Starting And Stopping; Operating The Blower; Throttle Lock; Vacuum Operation - Ryobi RBV254 Original Instructions Manual

WARNING
Check for fuel leaks. A leaking fuel cap is a fi re hazard
and must be replaced immediately. If you fi nd any
leaks, correct the problem before using the product.
Failure to do so could result in a fi re that could cause
serious personal injury.

STARTING AND STOPPING

See figure 10-11.
To start a cold engine:
1. Set the blower on a flat, bare surface.
2. Slowly press the primer bulb 8 times.
NOTE: After the 8th press, fuel should be visible in the
primer bulb. If it is not, continue to press the primer until
you see fuel in the bulb.
3. Place the choke lever in the FULL CHOKE position.
4. Pull throttle lock back to lock the throttle wide open.
5. Pull the starter grip and rope sharply until engine at-
tempts to run. Do not pull the starter grip more than
four (4) times.
6. Set the choke lever in the HALF CHOKE position.
7. Pull the starter grip and rope until the engine runs. Do
not pull the starter grip more than six (6) times.
NOTE: If the engine does not start, return to the FULL
CHOKE position and repeat steps 3 through 6 again.
8. Allow the engine to run for 20 seconds, then place the
choke lever in the RUN position.
NOTE: In cooler environments, additional pulls of the
starter grip may be required with the choke lever in the
FULL CHOKE position.
To start a warm engine:
1. Place the choke lever in the RUN position.
2. Pull throttle lock back to lock the throttle wide open.
3. Pull the starter grip and rope until the engine runs.
NOTE: If the engine does not start, repeat steps 3
through 7 in "To start a cold engine".
To stop the engine:
1. Press the stop switch to the STOP position, the engine
will stop. The switch will automatically return to the "l"
position when released.

OPERATING THE BLOWER

See figure 12.
WARNING
Never run the unit without the blower tubes installed
or with the vacuum door not securely closed. Failure
to follow these steps could result in possible serious
injuries.
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.
1. Start the blower. Refer to "Starting and stopping" earlier
in this manual. Hold the blower with the upper handle
in your right hand.
WARNING
Always hold the blower away from your body with the
handle in your right hand when operat-ing as a blower,
keeping clearance between your body and the product.
The muffl er side of the blower should be away from
your body. Any contact with the housing can result in
burns and/or other serious personal injury.
WARNING
Do not place blower on top of or near loose debris or
gravel. Debris may be sucked into blower intake vent
resulting in possible damage to the unit and could result
in serious personal injury.
2. To keep from scattering debris, blow around the outer
edges of a debris pile. Never blow directly into the
centre of a pile.
3. Operate power equipment at reasonable hours only -
not early in the morning or late at night when people
might be disturbed. Comply with the times listed in local
ordinances.
4. To reduce sound levels, limit the number of pieces of
equipment used at any one time.
5. Operate blower at the lowest possible throttle speed to
do the job.
6. Check your equipment before operation, especially the
muffler, air intakes, and air filters.
7. Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing.
8. In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces when
water is available.
9. Watch out for children, pets, open windows, or freshly
washed cars, and blow debris safely away.
10. Use the sweeper nozzle so the air stream can work
close to the ground.
11. After using blowers or other equipment, clean up.
Dispose of debris properly.
12. Use the sweeper nozzle for everyday blowing operation.
This nozzle allows for more area to be covered during
the blowing operation.

THROTTLE LOCK

See figure 13.
The throttle lock can be used to operate the blower without
holding the throttle trigger.
To engage the throttle lock:
1. Pull throttle lock back towards user, and stop at the
desired throttle setting.
2. To release the throttle lock, push throttle lock all the way
towards the front of unit.

VACUUM OPERATION

See figure 14.
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