Ryobi RBV26G Operator's Manual page 6

BLOWER TUBE AND NOZZLES
The blower tube can be assembled and installed on the
blower without using any tools.
CRUISE CONTROL
The cruise control feature allows the user to operate the
blower without holding the throttle trigger. To slow the engine,
simply push the cruise control lever forward.
HIGH VELOCITY NOZZLE WITH WET LEAF
SCRAPER
The high velocity nozzle is great for wet sticky leaves. It allows
you to scrape wet leaves or debris while operating the blower.
MOTOR
The blower has a powerful 26cc engine with sufficient power
to handle tough blowing and vacuuming jobs.
SIMPLE START™
The Simple Start allows for easier and quicker starting.
SWEEPER NOZZLE
The sweeper nozzle allows for more area to be covered dur-
ing blower operation.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The blower can be operated at any speed between idle and
full throttle.
VACUUM/MULCHER
Converting the blower to a vacuum/mulcher is simple and
can be done using a flat head screwdriver.
VACUUM BAG
The vacuum bag attaches to the blower easily by using the
vacuum bag adaptor.
VACUUM HANDLE
This feature allows user to perform vacuuming duties
comfortably.
VACUUM TUBES
The vacuum tubes can be installed on the blower using a
flat head screw driver.
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
 Carefully remove the product and any accessories from
the box. Make sure that all items listed on the Packing
List are included.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the Packing List are
already assembled to your product when you unpack it.
Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by the
manufacturer and require customer installation. Use of a
product that may have been improperly assembled could
result in serious personal injury.
 Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage
or damage occurred during shipping.
 Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully
inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call Ryobi
customer service for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Blower
Upper Blower Tube
Sweeper Nozzle
High Velocity Nozzle
Upper and Lower Vacuum Tubes
Vacuum Tube Screws (2)
Vacuum Bag
Vacuum Bag Adaptor
2-Stroke Engine Lubricant
Operator's Manual
Figure sheet
NOTE: Read and remove all hang tags and store with your
operator's manual.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Using the unit with
damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories
not recommended for use with this product. Any such
alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a
hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always disconnect the engine spark plug
wire from the spark plug when assembling parts.
ASSEMBLING THE BLOWER TUBES
See Figure 2.
 Align raised tabs on blower housing outlet to the slots on
upper tube; slide together and tighten securely by twisting.
Check tightness after initial use and retighten if needed.
 Attach desired nozzle (high velocity nozzle or sweeper
nozzle) to upper blower tube by aligning raised tabs on
upper blower tube; slide together and tighten securely by
twisting. Check tightness after initial use and retighten if
needed.
 To remove the tubes, rotate the tubes to unlock them and
remove from the blower housing outlet.
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