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Your blower has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator
safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using
this product.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
BACKPACK BLOWER
RY08574/RY08576
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- Page 1 Your blower has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction ... 2 General Safety Rules ... 3 Specific Safety Rules ... 4 Symbols ... 5-6 Features ... 7-8 Assembly ... 8-10 Operation ... 10-12 Maintenance ... 13-14 Accessories ... 15 ... -
Page 3: General Safety Rules
Check with the federal, state, or local authorities in your area. Before storing, allow the engine to cool. Use only Ryobi replacement parts and accessories. Fail- ure to do so may cause poor performance or possible injury. -
Page 4: Specific Safety Rules
Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance or accessing any movable parts. Do not point the blower nozzle in the direction of people or pets. Never run the unit without the blower tubes installed. Never place objects inside the blower tubes. -
Page 5: Symbols
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpre- tation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME Safety Alert Read The Operator’s Manual Eye and Hearing Protection Long Hair Loose Clothing... -
Page 6: Symbols
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand com- pletely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call Ryobi customer service for assistance. -
Page 7: Features
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Weight ... 11.75 lbs. Engine displacement ...25.4cc Air Velocity: MPH ...180 CFM ...420 ENGINE ELBOW CABLE TIE BELLOWS THROTTLE CONTROL HANDLE TUBE CLAMP(S) FEATURES HARNESS HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS SHOULDER STRAP MESH BACKING ENGINE SWITCH THROTTLE TRIGGER THROTTLE CONTROL HANDLE TUBE (UPPER TUBE) STRAIGHT TUBE (UPPER TUBE) -
Page 8: Assembly
MOTOR The blower has a powerful 25.4cc engine with sufficient power to handle tough jobs. THROTTLE TRIGGER The blower can be operated at any speed between idle and full throttle. ASSEMBLY WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this tool until the parts are replaced. - Page 9 ASSEMBLING THE BLOWER TUBES See Figures 2 - 4. Place a clamp on blower past the raised tabs. Assemble the elbow tube onto blower by aligning raised tabs on blower with slots on elbow. Tighten clamp onto elbow.
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Page 10: Operation
CAUTION: Make all adjustments to the harness straps before start- ing the blower to avoid the possibility of injury. ADJUSTING HARNESS AND WAIST STRAPS Straps should be adjusted to a comfortable position before starting the blower. To adjust harness strap assembly: ... -
Page 11: Filling The Tank
Press and hold the engine switch to the “O” or STOP posi- tion. To remove blower: Move harness straps off the shoulders. Let straps slide down arms. Grasp the straps and lower the blower to the ground. THROTTLE TRIGGER CHOKE LEVER... -
Page 12: Operation
WARNING Keep away from all hot surfaces of the blower. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury. OPERATING THE BLOWER See Figure 8. Start the blower. Refer to Starting and Stopping earlier in this manual. Slip arm through harness strap and onto shoulder, then repeat for the other shoulder. -
Page 13: 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 safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. WARNING: Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and... - Page 14 Drain all fuel from the tank into a container approved for gasoline. Run engine until it stops. Clean all foreign material from the blower. Store it in a well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
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Page 15: Accessories
Look for these accessories at the service center: ACCESSORIES Air Filter ... Power Care - AP04107 Spark Plug ...Champion - RCJ4 Fuel Cap ... AP04108 2-Cycle Oil ... (2.6 FL. OZ - 76 ml) AR99G01 IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICING DEALER. PROBLEM Engine fails to start Engine hard to start... -
Page 16: Warranty
Blower Fans, Blower and Vacuum Tubes, Vacuum Bag and Straps, Guide Bars, Saw Chains Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., reserves the right to change or improve the design of any RYOBI outdoor product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured. - Page 17 Where a warrantable condition exists, Techtronic Industries North America, Inc., will repair your non-road or small off-road engine at no cost to you, including diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is performed at an authorized service center for RYOBI parts, and labor.
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Page 18: Warranty
5 Hours Every 25 Hours or Yearly CALL US FIRST For any questions about operating or maintaining your product, call the Ryobi Your product has been fully tested prior to shipment to ensure your complete satisfaction. Clean Every Replace Every... - Page 19 NOTES...
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Page 20: Parts Ordering / Service
• HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: • MODEL NUMBER • SERIAL NUMBER Ryobi is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited used under license. ® TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC. 983000-907 08-29-06 (REV:02) OPERATOR’S MANUAL...