Ryobi RBV254O Original Instructions Manual page 4

■ Do not operate the product on a paved
or gravel surface where ejected material
could cause injury.
■ Before each use, always inspect the
housing for damage. Ensure that guards
and handles are in place and properly
secured. Replace worn or damaged
components in sets to preserve balance.
Replace damaged or unreadable labels.
■ Keep all cooling air inlets clear of debris.
■ Never operate the product while people,
especially children, or pets are nearby.
■ Avoid using the product in bad weather
conditions especially when there is a risk
of lightning.
■ Do not operate in poor lighting. The
operator requires a clear view of the work
area to identify potential hazards.
■ Operating similar tools nearby increases
both the risk of hearing injury and the
potential for other persons to enter your
working area.
■ Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
Walk, never run.
■ Keep proper footing and balance. Do not
overreach. Overreaching can result in loss
of balance.
■ Do not allow hands or any other part of
the body or clothing inside the feeding
chamber, discharge chute, or near any
moving part.
■ Do not use on a ladder, rooftop, tree, or
other unstable support. Stable footing on a
solid surface enables better control of the
blower in unexpected situations.
■ Never use the product with defective
guards or shields, or without safety devices
in place.
■ Do not modify the product in any way or
use parts and accessories that are not
recommended by the manufacturer.
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WARNING
Before using the product in vacuum mode,
you must assemble the upper and lower
vacuum tubes together. This is a one-time
operation only. Never operate the vacuum
with only the upper vacuum tube fitted.
The risk of personal injury is significantly
increased if you fail to follow this warning.
WARNING
If the product is dropped, suffers heavy
impact or begins to vibrate abnormally,
immediately stop the product and inspect
for damage or identify the cause of the
vibration. Any damage should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorised
service centre.
■ Do not touch the area around the silencer
or engine of the product. These parts get
hot during operation.
■ Stop the engine and allow the product to
cool down before refuelling.
■ For refuelling and fuel mixing, choose an
area that is well-ventilated, and is away
from ignition sources, such as sparks or
flames, and flammable materials.
■ Do not smoke when mixing fuel or filling the
fuel tank.
■ Mix and store fuel in a container approved
for fuel. Keep an appropriate type of fire
extinguisher nearby for dealing with fuel
fires.
■ Remember to securely refit the fuel tank
filler cap.
■ Wipe away any fuel spillage. Move 9 m
away from refuelling site before starting
engine.
■ To reduce the risk of injury associated with
contacting rotating parts, always stop the
engine, and make sure all moving parts
have come to a complete stop before:
leaving the product unattended
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clearing blockages or unclogging chute
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checking, cleaning, or working on the
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product