Operating The Unit As A Vacuum; Operating As A Vacuum; Empty The Vacuum Bag - Ryobi RESV1300 Operator's Manual

OPERATING AS A VACUUM

Set the blower/vacuum mode change-over lever to the
down position (Vacuum Mode) (Fig. 20).
NOTE: Never use the unit with the lever in the halfway
position.
Change-over lever
Fig. 20
Place the shoulder strap over your head and onto your
shoulder and adjust properly, see Installing and
Adjusting the Shoulder Strap Pg. 9.
Hold the vacuum, tilting the blower/vacuum tube slightly,
and use a sweeping action to collect light debris
(Fig. 14, Pg. 11). Small leaves and twigs will flow into the
vacuum bag and be mulched as they pass through the
fan housing, allowing the vacuum bag to hold more
debris.
WARNING: As a vacuum, the unit is
designed to pick up dry material such as
leaves, grass, small twigs and bits of paper.
To avoid serious personal injury, do not
attempt to vacuum wet debris and/or
standing water as this may result in damage
to the Blower/ Vacuum. To avoid severe
damage to the impeller, do not vacuum
metal, broken glass, etc.
WARNING: Avoid situations that could catch
the vacuum bag on fire. Do not operate near
an open flame. Do not vacuum warm ash
from fireplaces, barbecue pits, brush piles,
etc. Do not vacuum discarded cigars or
cigarettes unless the cinders are completely
cool.
When the bag is full, suction will noticeably decrease.
Turn off the unit before removing the bag. Unzip the bag
and empty the contents before continuing.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Vacuum
Blower

Empty the Vacuum Bag

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury,
be sure the unit is in the off position and
unplugged before unzipping or removing the
vacuum bag.
NOTE: Empty the bag after each use to avoid
deterioration and obstructing air flow, which will
reduce the performance of the vacuum.
WARNING: Wear eye protection and a dust
mask when emptying the vacuum bag.
1. While pressing the latching tabs on both sides of the
vacuum bag tube, pull the vacuum bag off the unit
(Fig. 21).
2. Detach the vacuum bag from the vacuum bag hook.
4. Unzip the bag and empty the contents into a
garbage bag or container.
5. Turn the bag inside out after initial emptying and
vigorously shake out dust and debris.
6. Zip the bag closed and reinstall vacuum bag.
Latching tabs
Fig. 21
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