Using The Vacuum - Ryobi RBV254O Original Instructions Manual

throttle speed to do the job. This may also
reduce vibration levels.
■ Conserve water by using power blowers
instead of hoses for many lawn and
garden applications, including areas such
as screens, patios, grills, porches, and
gardens.
■ Check your equipment before operation,
especially the muffler, air intakes, and air
filters.
■ Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris
before blowing.
■ In dusty conditions,
surfaces when water is available.
■ After using blowers or other equipment,
clean up. Dispose of debris properly.
WARNING
Never run the product without the blower/
vacuum tubes installed. 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.
WARNING
Always hold the blower away from your
body with the handle in your right hand when
operating as a blower, keeping clearance
between your body and the product. The
muffler 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 product and could result in
serious personal injury.
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Watch out for children, pets, open windows,
or freshly washed cars, and blow debris
safely away.

USING THE VACUUM

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Keep the silencer and all hot surfaces of
the blower/vacuum away from your body.
Failure to do so could result in possible
slightly dampen
serious personal injury.
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WARNING
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.