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Your Backpack Blower has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's 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
RY08570
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- Page 1 Your Backpack Blower has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s 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
n Introduction ... 2 n General Safety Rules ... 3 n Specific Safety Rules... 4 n Symbols... 5-6 n Features... 7-8 n Assembly ... 8-10 n Operation... 10-12 n Maintenance ... 13-14 n Accessories ... 15 n Troubleshooting ... 15 n Warranty ... -
Page 3: General Safety Rules
Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent starting. n Service on the blower must be performed by qualified repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user or damage to the product. -
Page 4: Specific Safety Rules
Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance or accessing any movable parts. n Do not point the blower nozzle in the direction of people or pets. n Never run the unit without the blower tubes installed. n 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: Save These Instructions
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL DANGER: WARNING: CAUTION: CAUTION: SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. -
Page 7: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Weight ... 11.75 lbs. Engine displacement ... 25.4cc Air Velocity: MPH...180 CFM ...375 ENGINE ELBOW CABLE BELLOWS THROTTLE HANDLE FEATURES HARNESS HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS HARNESS STRAPS MESH BACKING ENGINE SWITCH THROTTLE THROTTLE CONTROL HANDLE TUBE (UPPER TUBE) STRAIGHT TUBE (UPPER TUBE) WAIST HARNESS... -
Page 8: Throttle Trigger
NOTE: Read and remove all hang tags and store with your operator's manual. FEATURES THROTTLE TRIGGER The blower can be operated at any speed between idle and full throttle. ADJUSTABLE HARNESS AND WAIST STRAPS The blower comes with fully adjustable harness and waist straps to ensure user comfort and ease of operation. -
Page 9: Assembling The Blower Tubes
ASSEMBLING THE BLOWER TUBES See Figures 2 - 4. n Assemble the elbow tube onto blower by aligning raised locking tabs on blower unit with the raised locking slots on elbow as shown and twist to secure. n Attach bellows onto elbow tube by aligning raised lock- ing tabs on elbow tube with the raised locking slots on bellows and twist to secure. -
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: n Blower should be in operating position before adjusting the harness straps. -
Page 11: Starting And Stopping
Press and hold the engine switch to the “O” or STOP posi- tion. To Remove Backpack Blower: n Move harness straps off the shoulders. Let straps slide down arms. n Grasp the straps and lower the blower to the ground. THROTTLE TRIGGER CHOKE LEVER... -
Page 12: Operating The Blower
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. n 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: General Maintenance
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi 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. -
Page 14: Spark Arrestor
Drain all fuel from the tank into a container approved for gasoline. Run engine until it stops. n 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. -
Page 15: Accessories
The following recommended accessories are currently available. ACCESSORIES Air Filter ... Power Care - AP04107 Spark Plug... Champion - RCJ-6Y 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. -
Page 16: Limited Warranty Statement
B. Wear items – Bump Knobs, Outer Spools, Cutting Lines, Inner Reels, Starter Pulleys, Starter Ropes, Drive Belts, Tines, Felt Washers, Hitch Pins, Mulching Blades, Blower Fans, Blower and Vacuum Tubes, Vacuum Bag and Straps, Guide Bars, Saw Chains Ryobi Technologies, Inc. reserves the right to change or improve the design of any Ryobi Technologies, Inc. - Page 17 THE FOLLOWING CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) STATEMENT ONLY APPLIES TO MODEL NUMBERS REQUIRED TO MEET THE CARB REQUIREMENTS. RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS NON-ROAD AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Ryobi Technologies, Inc. are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your non-road or small off-road engine.
- Page 18 THIS PRODUCT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A CATALYST MUFFLER Congratulations! You have made an investment toward protecting the environment. In order to maintain this product’s original emission level, please refer to the maintenance section below. EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED PARTS LIST Emissions Parts Inspect Before Each Use...
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Page 20: Backpack Blower
• HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: • MODEL NUMBER • SERIAL NUMBER TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC. 983000-699 3-05 OPERATOR’S MANUAL BACKPACK BLOWER RY08570 RY08570 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Phone 1-800-860-4050...
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