Ryobi RBV254 Original Instructions Manual page 11

VACUUM TUBES
The vacuum tubes can be installed on the main housing
using a fl at head screwdriver.
ASSEMBLY
PACKING LIST
Blower
Upper blower tube
Sweeper nozzle
Leaf nozzle
Upper and lower vacuum tubes
Vacuum tube screws (2)
Vacuum bag assembly
Vacuum bag adaptor
2-Cycle engine lubricant
Operator's manual
NOTE: Read and remove all hang tags and store with your
Operator's Manual.
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
■ Carefully remove the product and any accessories from
the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing
list are included.
WARNING
Do not use this product if any parts on the Packing
List are already assembled when you fi rst open the
box. The parts on this list are not assembled 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 your
Ryobi service centre for assistance.
WARNING
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product
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 modifi cation 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.
TOOLS NEEDED
The following tool (not included or drawn to scale) is needed
for assembly:
■ Flat head screwdriver
ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING THE UPPER
BLOWER TUBE AND SWEEPER NOZZLE
See fi gure 3-4.
1. Align the raised locking tabs on the upper blower tube
to the slots on the main housing outlet. Slide together
and tighten securely by twisting. Check tightness after
initial run and retighten if needed..
2. Secure the sweeper nozzle and upper blower tube
together by aligning the raised locking tab on the upper
blower tube with the raised slot on the sweeper nozzle.
3. To disassemble, raise the locking tab with a flat head
screwdriver, rotate the tube and nozzle to unlock and
remove from the main housing outlet.
INSTALLING THE VACUUM BAG
See fi gure 5-6.
1. Remove the sweeper nozzle (or leaf nozzle) and upper
blower tube from the main housing by raising the
locking tab with a flat head screwdriver, twisting and
removing from the main housing outlet.
2. Unzip the vacuum bag and place the adaptor inside.
Push the vacuum bag adaptor through the opening
opposite the zipper. The wider end of the adaptor will
remain on the inside of the vacuum bag when installed
properly.
3. Align the raised tabs on the vacuum bag adaptor to the
slots on the main housing outlet; push the bag adaptor
onto the housing. Twist to lock into place.
4. Rotate the vacuum bag until the shoulder strap is
upright.
5. Make sure the vacuum bag is zipped and closed before
starting the unit.
To remove the vacuum bag:
1. Remove the vacuum bag adaptor by lifting the locking
tab.
2. Rotate counter-clockwise to unlock the adaptor and
remove.
INSTALLING THE VACUUM TUBES
See fi gure 7-9.
WARNING
Rotating impeller blades can cause severe injury.
Always stop the engine and ensure that the impeller
blades have stopped rotating before opening the
vacuum door or installing/changing tubes. Do not put
hands or any other object into the vacuum tubes that
are installed on the unit.
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