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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The purpose of safety rules is to attract your attention to
10. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations
eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses, they are
with them, require your careful attention and understanding.
not safety glasses.
The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any dan-
11. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a dust mask if
ger. The instruction or warnings they give are not substitutes
operation is dusty.
for proper accident prevention measures.
12. PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. Indicates caution or
13. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance
warning. May be used in conjunction with other
at all times. Do not use tool on a ladder or unstable
symbols or pictures.
support. Secure tools when working at elevated levels.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can
clean for better and safer performance. Follow
result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce
15. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form a
the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool
16. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
until you have read thoroughly and understood
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
completely, safety rules, etc. contained in this
17. KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL
manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents
AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when
involving fire, electric shock or serious personal
cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum
injury. Save owners manual and review frequent-
based products, or any strong solvents to clean your tool.
ly for continuing safe operation and instructing
others who may use this tool.
18. STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what
you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate
The operation of any tool can result in
tool when you are tired. Do not rush.
foreign objects being thrown into your
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
eyes, which can result in severe eye
tool, a guard or any other part that is damaged should
damage. Before beginning power tool
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
operation, always wear safety goggles
properly and perform its intended function. Check for
or safety glasses with side shields and a
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide
breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions
Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard
that may affect its operation. A guard or any other part
safety glasses with side shields.
that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced
by an authorised service centre.
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owners manual
20. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by
the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
authorised service centre.
2. GUARD
AGAINST
ELECTRICAL
SHOCK
BY
21. DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR ANY
SURFACES. For example, pipes, radiators, ranges,
MEDICATION.
refrigerator enclosures.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
4. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain.
Keep work area well lit.
5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Visitors should
Due to Ryobi's continued product refinement poli-
wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work
cy,product features and specifications can and will
area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord.
change without notice. Check current features and
6. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be
specifications with your Ryobi retailer.
stored in a dry and high or locked-up place, out of reach
of children.
7. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer
at the rate at which it was designed.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment
to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't use tool for
purpose not intended.
9. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts or sucked
into the machine. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear
are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.
P 2
Handle
Stop
Switch
Fuel Tank
Blower
Tube
Nozzle
Starter
Rope
CHOKE POSITIONS
Partial
Choke
2
Run
3
n ASSEMBLY
ATTACH VACUUM BAG
BLOWER TUBES Turn nozzle clockwise to screw into
Remove nozzle from blower tube. Install vacuum bag over
blower tube. Turn nozzle and tube clockwise to screw into
blower tube, ensuring the end of the bag sleeve is com-
blower until tight Fig 1. Your machine is now ready for
pletely covering the rib in the blower tube. Fig 4 & 5
blowing applications
Blower
Tube
Fig 1
Blower Tube
Rib
Nozzle
CONVERTING BLOWER
Vacuum Inlet
TO VACUUM
Cover
Using a flat screwdriver,
Locking
loosen the locking screw
Locking
Screw
to open vacuum inlet cover
Bosses
Blower
Fig 2.
Tube
Fig 2
Align the 4 locking bosses
in inlet housing with slots
Upper
in upper vacuum tube.
Vacuum
Push vacuum tubes into
Tube
housing and turn clockwise
Wrap fastening strap tightly around the blower tube and
to lock in place. Fig 3
through the fastening loop. Rotate vacuum bag until
shoulder strap is upright and ensure that the bag is zipped
Fig 3
closed before starting the machine.
P 3
AIR DEFLECTOR Fig 6
Throttle Trigger
Hook tabs 1 & 2, 3, 4, and 5 (in that order) onto blower
housing through slots. Make sure all 5 tabs are secured
onto housing.
Push down and in simultaneously on air deflector to lock
Vacuum
into place.
Inlet Cover
Full
Choke
1
OIL & FUEL MIXTURE
Thoroughly mix 200ml of 2 stroke oil to 5 litres of unlead-
ed petrol in a container and fill the trimmer fuel tank. Fig
Choke
7. Care should be taken not to overfill the fuel tank which
Lever
Primer Bulb
will result in fuel splashing onto engine parts.
Fig 4
motor and allow
it to cool before re-filling the fuel tank. Failure
to adhere to this warning can result in vapour
explosion causing serious personal injury.
WARNING: Always mix petrol and oil in a sepa-
rate container. Do not mix directly in the trim-
Fig 5
Vacuum
mer fuel tank which will cause motor damage
Tube
and void the warranty.
WARNING
If the machine becomes clogged,
under no circumstances should you
attempt to remove blockage from the
Vacuum
impeller with your hands.
Bag
To remove blockage, stop the motor
and remove the Dust Bag and Tubes.
Remove any debris from the impeller
with a stick. Failure to adhere to this
warning can and will result in serious
personal injury.
STARTING & STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Place blower on the ground. Fully depress and release the
primer bulb 5 to 7 times. Fuel should be visible in the
bulb. Fig 8
Fig 6
Primer Bulb
1&2
3
4
5
Place the choke lever in the "Full Choke" (position 1). Fig
Fig 9
Air Deflector
Fig 7
Full
Partial
Choke
Choke
1
2
WARN-
Run
Fuel
ING:
3
Tank
Always
stop the
Squeeze throttle trigger fully and pull the starter rope
briskly until the motor sounds like it wants to start. Fig 10.
Move the choke lever to "Partial Choke" (position 2).
Squeeze throttle trigger fully and pull starter rope until the
Throttle
Trigger
Fig 10
Starter Rope
motor starts.
Run motor approx. 30 seconds at full throttle before mov-
ing the choke lever to "Run" (position 3)
P 4
Fig 8
9
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