Operation - Ryobi P2170 Operator's Manual

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into
your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please contact customer service or a quali-
fied service center for assistance.
NOTICE:
This product is designed to be powered by either a Ryobi
One+ 18V battery pack (DC mode) or by electric power
(AC mode). The power mode is selected by sliding the
power selection door to the desired power source and
either installing an approved battery pack or extension
cord as described in this manual.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
 Clearing hard surfaces such as driveways and walkways
 Keeping decks and driveways free from leaves and pine
needles

OPERATION

WARNING:
Always remove the battery pack or disconnect the tool
from the power supply and keep hands clear of the power
switch when carrying, transporting, assembling parts,
making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. Fol-
lowing these instructions will prevent accidental starting
that could cause serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Make sure the latches on the battery pack snap in place
and the battery pack is fully seated and secure in the
blower battery port before beginning operation. Failure
to securely seat the battery pack could cause the battery
pack to fall out, resulting in serious personal injury.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 3.
 Slide power selection door over power receptacle until it
clicks into place.
 Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
 Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and the battery pack is secured before
beginning operation.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 3.
 Depress the latches on each side of the battery pack.
 Remove the battery pack.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator's manu-
als for your battery pack and charger.
STARTING/STOPPING THE BLOWER (DC)
See Figures 3 - 4.
 Slide power selection door over power receptacle until it
clicks into place.
 Insert battery.
 To start the blower, place the power switch in the ON ( l )
position.
 To stop the blower, place the power switch in the OFF
( O ) position.
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