Ryobi RE170VS Router User Manual
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1. accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury TROUBLESHOOTING IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICING DEALER PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine fails to start No fuel in tank Fill tank Spark plug shorted or fouled Replace spark plug Spark plug is broken cracked Replace spark plug porcelain or electrodes broken Ignition lead wire shorted broken or Replace lead wire or attach to spark disconnected from spark plug plug Ignition inoperative Contact authorized service center 2 CYCIS ili in 2 6 FL OZ 76 ml AR99G01 Engine hard to start Water in gasoline or stale fuel mixture Drain entire system and refill with fresh fuel Too much oil in fuel mixture Drain and refill with correct mixture Engine is under or over choked Adjust choke as necessary Weak spark at spark plug Contact authorized service center Engine lacks power Air filter clogged Clean or replace air filter Engine overheats Insufficient oil in fuel mixture Mix fuel as described in starting instructions 16 WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Ryobi Technologies Inc warrants to the original retail purchaser that this Ryobi Technologies Inc product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repairorreplace at Ryobi Technologies Inc s discretion any defective product free of charge within these time periods from the date of purchase Em2. safely away from spark and or flame producing equipment Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose Only refuel outdoors and do not smoke while refueling Add fuel before starting the engine Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot Do not smoke while handling fuel Mix and store fuel in a container approved for gasoline Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel from escaping around the cap Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling Wipe spilled fuel from the unit Move 30 feet away from refueling site before starting engine Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any circum stances To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury handle fuel with care It is highly flammable If fuel is spilled do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely Empty fuel tank and restrain the unit from moving before transporting in a vehicle When draining the fuel tank use an approved fuel storage container in a well ventilated area Select bare ground stop engine and allow to cool before refueling Save these instructions Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool If yo
3. ACCORDINGLY ANY SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE ARE DISCLAIMED IN THEIR ENTIRETY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE APPROPRIATE TWO YEAR ONE YEAR OR NINETY DAY WARRANTY PERIOD RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC S OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS STRICTLY AND EXCLUSIVELY LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS AND RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC DOES NOT ASSUME OR AUTHORIZE ANYONE TO ASSUME FOR THEM ANY OTHER OBLIGATION SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OROTHERDAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPENSE OF RETURNING THE RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC PRODUCT TO AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER AND EXPENSE OF DELIVERING IT BACK TO THE OWNER MECHANIC S TRAVEL TIME TELEPHONE OR TELEGRAM CHARGES RENTAL OF A LIKE PRODUCT DURING THE TIME WARRANTY SERVICE IS BEING PERFORMED TRAVEL LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERLY LOSS OF REVENUE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT LOSS OF TIME OR INCONVENIENCE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state B This warranty applies to all Ryobi Technologies Inc prod
4. FOR TWO YEARS OR FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME PRIOR TO THE PARTS FIRST SCHEDULED REPLACEMENT WHICHEVER COMES FIRST CALL US FIRST For any questions about operating or maintaining your product call the Ryobi Help Line Your product has been fully tested prior to shipment to ensure your complete satisfaction 19 OPERATOR S MANUAL RYOBI BLOWER VACUUM RY08510 A WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 e SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool should a need ever exist for repair parts or service simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit Please call 1 800 860 4050 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center You can also check our web site at www ryobitools com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers e MODEL NO AND SERIAL NO The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided below e HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS When ordering repair parts always give the following information e MODEL NUMBER RY08510 e SERIAL NUMBER TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA INC 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625 Phone 1 800 860 4050 983000 647 3 05
5. parts such as the carburetor or fuel injection system the ignition system and the catalytic converter Also included may be hoses belts and connectors and other emission related assemblies Where a warrantable condition exists Ryobi Technologies Inc will repair your non road or small off road engine at no cost to you including diagnosis if the diagnostic work is performed at an authorized dealer parts and labor MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY COVERAGE The 1995 and later small off road engines are warranted for two years in California In other states 1997 and later model year non road engines are also warranted for two years If any emission related part on your engine is defective the part will be repaired or replaced by Ryobi Technologies Inc free of charge OWNER S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES a As the non road or small off road engine owner you are responsible for the performance of required maintenance listed in your operator s manual Ryobi Technologies Inc recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your non road or small off road engine but Ryobi Technologies Inc cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance Any replacement part or service that is equivalent in performance and durability may be used in non warranty maintenance or repairs and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of the engine manufacturer b As the non roa
6. CUUM CHOKE LEVER TUBE VACUUM BAG TUBE VACUUM TUBE SCREW UPPER HANDLE STARTER GRIP AIR CLEANER KNOB PRIMER BULB AA V I Il J gt N 72 Yy VACUUM HANDLE FEATURES HIGH VELOCITY NOZZLE WITH WET LEAF SCRAPER SWEEPER NOZZLE KNOW YOUR BLOWER VACUUM See Figures 1a 1b Before attempting to use this product familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules MOTOR The blower has a powerful 25 4cc engine with sufficient power to handle tough blowing and vacuuming jobs THROTTLE TRIGGER The blower can be operated at any speed between idle and full throttle CRUISE CONTROL THROTTLE LOCK The Cruise Control throttle lock feature allows the user to operate the blower without holding the throttle trigger To slow the engine simply push the Cruise Control lever forward BLOWER TUBE AND NOZZLE The blower tubes can be assembled and installed on the blower using no tools SWEEPER NOZZLE The sweeper nozzle allows for more area to be covered during blower operation THROTTLE TRIGGER UPPER HANDLE INLET COVER DOOR 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 VACUUM Converting the blower to a vacuum mulcher can be done without using tools VACUUM HANDLE This feature allows user to perform vacuuming duties safely and comfortably VACUUM BAG T
7. ER NOZZLE muffler air intakes and air filters E Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing MB Industy conditions slightly dampen surfaces when water is available Mm Conserve water by using power blowers instead of hoses for many lawn and garden applications including areas Bi HIGH VELOCITY such as gutters screens patios grills porches and DIL NOZZLE gardens MB Watch out for children pets open windows or freshly washed cars and blow debris safely away E Use the full blower nozzle extension so the air stream can work close to the ground MB After using blowers or other equipment CLEAN UP Dispose of debris in trash receptacles E Use the sweeper nozzle for the everyday blowing opera tion This nozzle allows for more area to be covered during the blowing operation MB The high velocity nozzle is specifically designed for wet sticky leaves It allows you to scrape wet leaves or debris while operating the blower CRUISE CONTROL THROTTLE TRIGGER CRUISE CONTROL THROTTLE LOCK THROTTLE LOCK The Cruise Control throttle lock can be used to operate the blower without holding the throttle trigger To engage the cruise control throttle lock See Figure 12 Pull cruise control lever back towards user and stop at the desired throttle setting MB To release the cruise control push cruise control lever all the way towards the front of unit 13 OPERATION VACUUM OPERATION E Remove the v
8. OPERATOR S MANUAL BLOWER VACUUM RY08510 Your blower vacuum has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi s high standard for dependability ease of opera tion and operator safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance Thank you for buying a Ryobi product SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction nissan 2 General Saloy RUGS sapisan iaia 3 Specie salo y RUGS airesin anor inanar A Air 4 NV IMIDOIS saisons a E E R 5 6 FOAtUur s lla alari 7 8 ASSEDI aaa e e e aa A A ce eaeaaaeesqexsndassecdieesfeinas iveascadse eheentaneeesnavexceseseeneieestaais 9 10 Operationen Ne a e E a EA EA EE aE EE ai 11 14 Malntenanc iaia GR ia Ea 14 15 ACGCESSOMNOS eect oo A A E A E E EA E AE 16 WOUDIESNOON G A O A 16 e asia ta 17 19 Parts Ordering Service ii 20 INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING Read and understand all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or carbon monoxide poisoning which will cause death or serious personal injury Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit Never start or run the engine inside a c
9. THE TANK A WARNING Always stop the engine before filling the fuel tank Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine Move at least 30 ft from the refueling area before starting engine Do not smoke while filling the tank Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent contami nation Loosen the fuel cap slowly by turning it counter clockwise Pour the fuel mixture carefully into the tank Clean and inspect the fuel cap gasket before replacing the fuel cap Replace the fuel cap and tighten it by turning it clock wise Wipe spilled fuel from the product Move at least 30 ft away from refueling area before start ing the product NOTE It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new engine during first use A WARNING Check for fuel leaks If you find any leaks correct the problem before using the product A WARNING A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 8 9 To start an engine that is cold or has run dry E Fill the fuel tank if necessary Always use the proper oil gasoline mixture See Mixing the Fuel on page 11 E Disengage the cruise control lever NOTE Do not engage the throttle trigger during the starting process Slowly push the primer bulb seven times Set the choke lever to the START position NOTE If restarting a warm engine leave the choke lever in the RUN position Pul
10. Two years if the product is used for personal family or household use m 90 days if used for any other purpose such as commercial or rental This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser only and commences on the date of the original retail purchase Any part of the Ryobi Technologies Inc product manufactured or supplied by Ryobi Technologies Inc and found in the reasonable judgment of Ryobi Technologies Inc to be defective in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced by an authorized Ryobi Technologies Inc service dealer without charge for parts and labor The product including any defective part must be returned to an authorized service dealer within the warranty period The expense of delivering the Ryobi Technologies Inc product to the dealer for warranty work and the expense of returning it back to the owner after repair or replacement will be paid by the owner Ryobi Technologies Inc s responsibility in respect to claims is limited to making the required repairs or replacements and no claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale of any Ryobi Technologies Inc product Proof of purchase will be required by the dealer to substantiate any warranty claim All warranty work must be performed by an authorized Ryobi Technologies Inc service dealer This warranty is limited to ninety 90 days from the date of original retail purchase for any Ryob
11. acuum tubes and clear the debris from the See Figure 13 blower fan housing Remove the bag and clear the tube A small rod or stick may be required to clear the entire tube length Ensure that all debris has been cleared before reassembling the vacuum tubes A WARNING Never run the unit without the blower tubes installed or the vacuum door securely closed Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury PROPER OPERATING POSITION E Install the vacuum tubes vacuum handle and bag Refer to Installing the Vacuum Bag Installing the Vacuum Tubes and Installing the Vacuum Handle earlier in this manual E Start the blower Refer to Starting and Stopping earlier in this manual E Placethe vacuum bag strap over your right shoulder Hold the upper handle in your left hand and the lower handle in your right hand E Move the blower vacuum from side to side along outer edge of the debris To avoid clogging do not place the vacuum tube directly into the debris pile E Hold the engine higher than the inlet end of the vacuum tube E Always point vacuum tube downhill when working on a hillside MB To avoid injury to the operator or unit do not pick up rocks broken glass bottles or other similar objects E f the vacuum tubes should clog stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire before cleaning out the obstruction MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE A WARNING dun Avoid using solvents when cleaning plas
12. cause severe injury Always top the engine before opening the vacuum door or in VACUUM BAG On f VACUUM INLET stalling changing tubes Do not put hands or any other ASSEMBLY a DOOR object into the vacuum tubes while they are installed on a the unit NOTE This vacuum blower is equipped with a vacuum door interlock If vacuum door is open and vacuum tubes are not installed engine will not start To install the vacuum tubes E Secure the upper and lower vacuum tubes together by aligning the raised locking tabs with the raised slots E Tap tube assembly on ground until the screw holes in lower tube are in the raised slot of the upper tube Secure with supplied screws E Depress door tab and open vacuum door INLET DOOR E Align tabs on housing with tube assembly Insert tube VACUUM assembly into vacuum opening Twist clockwise and lock VACUUM TUBE OPENING the upper vacuum tube into the blower housing ASSEMBLY To remove the vacuum tubes E Twist to loosen the upper vacuum tube by turning coun terclockwise E Remove the vacuum tube assembly from the blower housing E Close the inlet cover door securely UPPER LOCKING TAB VACUUM TUBE LOCKING TAB OPERATION 5 A WARNING Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care less Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating
13. ce each year To clean the air filter Loosen the knob on the air filter cover Remove the cover Lift the edge of the air filter carefully and peel it out Wash the air filter with warm soapy water Rinse and squeeze to dry Reinstall the air filter NOTE Make sure the filter is seated properly inside the cover Installing the filter incorrectly will allow dirt to enter the engine causing rapid engine wear E Reinstall the cover E Tighten knob to secure SPARK ARRESTOR The muffler is equipped with a spark arrestor screen inside muffler body After extended use the screen can become dirty and you may need to have the screen replaced by an authorized servicing dealer A WARNING To avoid a fire hazard never run the blower without the spark arrestor in place CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND MUFFLER Depending on the type of fuel used the type and amount of oil used and or your operating conditions the exhaust port muffler and or spark arrestor screen may become blocked with carbon deposits If you notice a power loss with your gas powered tool you may need to remove these deposits to restore performance We highly recommend that only qualified service technicians perform this service VACUUM BAG A dirty bag will reduce performance To clean the bag turn it inside out and shake Wash the bag in soapy water at least once a year If the bag has deteriorated from normal use to obtain a replacement bag consul
14. d or small off road engine owner you should be aware however that Ryobi Technologies Inc may deny you warranty coverage if your non road or small off road engine or a part has failed due to abuse neglect improper maintenance or unapproved modifications c You are responsible for presenting your non road or small off road engine to a Ryobi Technologies Inc service dealer as soon as a problem exists The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact a Ryobi Technologies Inc Customer Representative at 1 800 860 4050 COVERAGE Ryobi Technologies Inc warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your non road or small off road engine will be designed built and equipped at the time of sale to meet all applicable regulations Ryobi Technologies Inc also war rants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your non road or small off road engine is free from defects in mate rials and workmanship which cause the engine to fail to conform with applicable regulations for a period of two years The 1995 and later small off road engines are warranted for two years in California In all other states for 1997 and later model years EPA requires manufacturers to warrant non road engines for two years These warranty periods will begin on the date the non road or small of
15. egu lations This product is equipped with a spark arrestor however other user requirements may apply Check with the federal state or local authorities in your area E Before storing allow the engine to cool E Use only Ryobi replacement parts and accessories Fail ure to do so may cause poor performance or possible injury E Maintain the unit per maintenance instructions in this operator s manual E Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners fuel leaks etc Replace damaged parts SERVICE E Before cleaning repairing or inspecting shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the spark plug wire and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent starting E Service on the blower vacuum must be performed by qualified repair personnel only Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user or damage to the product BM Use only identical replacement parts when servicing the blower vacuum Use of unauthorized parts may cre ate a risk of serious injury to the user or damage to the product SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Always hold the blower in your right hand Refer to the Operation Instructions later in this manual for additional information To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level s hearing protection is required To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting rotating parts stop the engine befo
16. f road engine is purchased by the initial purchaser If any emission related part on your engine is defective the part will be replaced by Ryobi Technologies Inc at no cost to the owner Ryobi Technologies Inc shall remedy warranty defects at any authorized Ryobi Technologies Inc engine dealer or warranty sta tion Any authorized work done at an authorized dealer or warranty station shall be free of charge to the owner if such work deter mines that a warranted part is defective Any manufacturer approved or equivalent replacement part may be used for any warranty maintenance or repairs on emission related parts and must be provided free of charge to the owner if the part is still under warranty Ryobi Technologies Inc is liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty The California Air Resources Board s Emission Warranty Parts List specifically defines the emission related warranted parts EPA s regulations do not include a parts list but EPA considers emission related warranted parts to include all the parts listed below These warranted parts are Carburetor Spark Plug Ignition Air Filter and Fuel Filter MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS The owner is responsible for the performance of the required maintenance as defined by Ryobi Technologies Inc in the operator s manual LIMITATIONS The Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following a repair o
17. he vacuum bag attaches to the blower easily by using the vacuum bag adaptor VACUUM TUBES The vacuum tubes can be installed on the blower without using any tools MULCHER The blower is equipped with a steel mulching blade that efficiently reduces leaves at a 12 1 ratio ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly E Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included E Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping E Do not discard the packing material until you have care fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool E If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 800 860 4050 for assistance PACKING LIST Blower Upper Blower Tube Sweeper Nozzle High Velocity Nozzle Vacuum Handle Vacuum Handle Knobs 2 Upper and Lower Vacuum Tubes Vacuum Tube Screws 2 Vacuum Bag Assembly Vacuum Bag Adaptor 2 Cycle Engine Oil Operator s Manual NOTE Read and remove all hang tags and store with your operator s manual A WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury A WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition lead
18. i Technologies Inc product that is used for rental or commercial purposes or any other income producing purpose This warranty does not cover any Ryobi Technologies Inc product that has been subject to misuse neglect negligence or accident or that has been operated in any way contrary to the operating instructions as specified in this operator s manual This warranty does not apply to any damage to the Ryobi Technologies Inc product that is the result of improper maintenance or to any Ryobi Technologies Inc product that has been altered or modified The warranty does not extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by the use of parts or accessories which are either INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC product or adversely affect its operation performance or durability 17 In addition this warranty does not cover A Tune ups Spark Plugs Carburetor Carburetor Adjustments Ignition Filters Wear items Bump Knobs Outer Spools Cutting Lines Inner Reels Starter Pulleys Starter Ropes Drive Belts Tines Felt Washers Hitch Pins Mulching Blades Blower Fans Blower and Vacuum Tubes Vacuum Bag and Straps Guide Bars Saw Chains Ryobi Technologies Inc reserves the right to change or improve the design of any Ryobi Technologies Inc product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE STATED WARRANTY PERIOD
19. ing to possible serious personal injury A 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 E Align raised tabs on main housing to the slots on upper tube slide together and tighten securely by twisting Check tightness after initial run and retighten if needed E To remove the tubes rotate the tubes to unlock them and remove from the blower housing outlet INSTALLING THE VACUUM HANDLE See Figure 3 E Lay unit on side as shown E Insert vac handle into the base of unit E Secure vac handle in place using two knobs as shown UPPER BLOWER NOZZLE VACUUM Ba HANDLE VACUUM HANDLE KNOBS VACUUM BAG ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE VACUUM BAG ADAPTOR INSTALLED See Figures 4 5 IN VACUUM BAG E Remove the nozzle and upper blower tube from the blower E Unzip the vacuum bag and place the adaptor inside as shown E Align the raised slots on the bag adaptor with the raised locking tabs on the blower housing outlet push the bag adaptor onto the housing Twist to lock into place E Rotate the vacuum bag until the shoulder strap is upright E Make sure the vacuum bag is zipped and closed before RAISED starting the unit SLOT RAISED INSTALLING THE VACUUM TUBES ig See Figures 6 7 Fig 5 A WARNING Rotating impeller blades can
20. l the starter cord until the engine runs Return the starter cord gently to the starter housing Do not allow the rope to snap back Allow the engine to run for 15 seconds to warm up before using E Engage the throttle trigger to operate To stop the blower vac E Release the throttle trigger E Press and hold the engine switch to the O or STOP posi tion OPERATING THE BLOWER See Figures 10 11 E Start the blower Refer to Starting and Stopping earlier in this manual Hold the blower with the upper handle in your right hand E To keep from scattering debris blow around the outer edges of a debris pile Never blow directly into the center of a pile E Operate power equipment at reasonable hours only not early in the morning or late at night when people might be disturbed Comply with the times listed in local ordi nances MB To reduce sound levels limit the number of pieces of equipment used at any one time A WARNING Keep away from all hot surfaces of the blower Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury ENGINE SWITCH START POSITION RUN POSITION J OPERATION E Operate blower at the lowest possible throttle speed to do the job MB Check your equipment before operation especially the SWEEP
21. losed area breath ing exhaust fumes can kill Wear eye protection which ismarked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 as well as hearing protection when operating this equipment Keep all bystanders children and pets at least 50 feet 15 m away Wear heavy long pants boots and gloves Do not wear loose fitting clothing short pants jewelry of any kind or go barefoot To reduce the risk of injury associated with objects being drawn into rotating parts do not wear loose clothing scarves neck chains and the like Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any rotating parts Do not operate this unit when you are tired ill or under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication Do not operate in poor lighting Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts and all hot surfaces of the unit Wear a face filter mask in dusty conditions to reduce the risk of injury associated with the inhalation of dust Check the work area before each use Remove all objects such as rocks broken glass nails wire or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine E Keep firm footing and balance Do not overreach Over reaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces E Never operate the unit without a spark arrestor screen this screen is located inside the muffler E Product users on United States Forest Service land and in some states must comply with fire prevention r
22. power tools Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury APPLICATIONS You may use this tool for the purposes listed below E Clear leaves and other debris from your lawn E Keep decks and driveways free from leaves and pine needles A warnine Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive A fire or explosion from gasoline will burn you and others MIXING THE FUEL This product is powered by a 2 cycle engine and requires pre mixing gasoline and 2 cycle oil The mixture should be at a 50 1 ratio using Premium Exact Mix 2 cycle engine oil If Premium Exact Mix 2 cycle engine oil is not avail able use a high quality 2 cycle engine oil mixed at a 50 1 ratio See chart later in this section To mix the fuel E Usea clean container that is approved for use with gaso line E Mix the Premium Exact Mix 2 cycle engine oil with unleaded gasoline in the container according to the instructions on the oil package NOTE This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gaso line intended for automotive use with an octane rating of 87 R M 2 or higher Do not use automotive oil or 2 cycle outboard oil NOTE Premium Exact Mix fuel mixture will stay fresh up to 30 days DO NOT mix quantities larger than can be used in a 30 day period 11 PREMIUM EXACT MIX 50 1 GASOLINE OIL 1 gallon US 1 Liter 2 6 Oz 20 cc 20 ml FILLING
23. r replacement required because of misuse or neglect lack of required maintenance repairs improperly performed or replacements not conforming to Ryobi Technologies Inc specifications that adversely affect performance and or durability and alterations or modifications not recommended or approved in writing by Ryobi Technologies Inc and b replacement of parts and other services and adjustments necessary for required maintenance at and after the first scheduled replacement point The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements Category C 50 hours B 125 hours and A 300 hours WARRANTY THIS PRODUCT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A CATALYST MUFFLER Congratulations You have made an investment toward protecting the environment In order to maintain this product s original emission level please refer to the maintenance section below EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED PARTS LIST Emissions Parts Inspect Before Clean Every Replace Clean Every Replace Every Each Use 5 Hours Every 25 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours or Yearly or Yearly CATALYTIC MUFFLER ASSEMBLY AIR FILTER ASSY includes Filter SPARK SCREEN CARBURETOR ASSY includes Heat Dam Gaskets FUEL TANK ASSY includes Fuel Lines Fuel Cap Fuel Filter IGNITION ASSY includes Spark Plug ALL EMISSIONS RELATED PARTS ARE WARRANTED
24. rdous situation which if not avoided may j result in minor or moderate injury Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in CAUTION property damage SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should A WARNING be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servic ing use only identical replacement parts To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator s manual Save this operator s manual and review frequently for continuing safe opera tion and instructing others who may use this product A WARNING The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can safety glasses with side shields or a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or 2 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS E ela E E E E E E A E A E E O A a 10 4 Ibs EMGING dioplacemie M srira E EAA A E ap ana AA EE AA AREA 25 4cc Air Velocity P VACUUM BAG SHOULDER STRAP LOWER VACUUM UPPER VA
25. re installing or removing attachments Do not operate without guard s in place Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance or accessing any movable parts Do not point the blower nozzle in the direction of people or pets Never run the unit without the blower tubes installed Never place objects inside the blower tubes Use only as directed in this operator s manual Do not operate vacuum without vacuum bag installed flying debris could cause serious injury Always close vacuum bag completely before operating Rotating impeller blades can cause severe injury Stop the engine before opening the vacuum door or installing changing tubes Do not put hands or any other object into the vacuum tubes while they are installed on the unit Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached When used as a blower always install the blower tubes When used as a vacuum always install the vacuum tubes and vacuum bag Make sure the vacuum bag is completely zipped when the unit is running to avoid flying debris Avoid situations that could catch the vacuum bag on fire Do not operate near an open flame Do not vacuum warm ash from fireplaces barbeque pits brush piles etc Do not vacuum discarded cigars or cigarettes unless the cinders are completely cool REFUELING Fuel is highly flammable Take precautions when using to reduce the chance of serious personal injury Store fuel in a cool well ventilated area
26. t your replacemnt parts list FUEL CAP The fuel cap contains a non serviceable filter and a check valve A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine per formance If performance improves when the fuel cap is loosened the check valve may be faulty or filter clogged Replace the fuel cap if required 15 A WARNING A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately SPARK PLUG This engine uses a Champion RCJ4 with 0 63 mm 0 025 in electrode gap Use an exact replacement spark plug and replace annually STORAGE 1 MONTH OR LONGER E Drain all fuel from the tank into a container approved for gasoline Run engine until it stops Clean all foreign material from the blower Store it in a well ventilated place that is inaccessible to children Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de icing salts Abide by all Federal and local regulations for the safe storage and handling of gasoline Excess fuel should be used up in other 2 cycle engine powered equipment AIR FILTER AIR FILTER COVER ACCESSORIES The following recommended accessories are currently available A WARNING ACCESSORIES Current attachments and accessories available HIFFINC esuli Power Care AP04107 for use with this tool are listed Do not use any Spark PIUQ cece cesses Champion RCJ 6Y attachments or accessories not recommended by the bai AP04108 manufacturer of this tool The use of attachments or
27. tic parts Most When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use cause product damage clean cloths to remove dirt dust oil grease etc A WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury A WARNING Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be Before inspecting cleaning or servicing the machine repaired or replaced by the customer All other parts should shut off engine wait for all moving parts to stop and be replaced at a Ryobi Authorized Service Center disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage MAINTENANCE REPLACING AND CLEANING AIR FILTER See Figure 14 A wet or dirty air filter can affect the way the engine starts performs and wears The air filter should be checked and cleaned after 8 hours of operation For best performance the air filter should be replaced on
28. u loan someone this tool loan them these instructions also SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool Please study them and learn their meaning Proper interpreta tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Symbol Precautions that involve your safety To reduce the risk of injury user must read and under Bead thie operators Manuel stand operator s manual before using this product Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side Eye and Hearing Protection shields or a full face shield when operating this product Vacuum Door Do not run unit while vacuum door is unsecured Long Hair Risk of long hair being drawn into air inlet Loose Clothing Risk of loose clothing being drawn into air intake Use unleaded gasoline intended for motor vehicle use with Gasoline and Oil an octane rating of 87 R M 2 or higher This product is powered by a 2 cycle engine and requires pre mixing gasoline and 2 cycle oil SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could WARNING result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially haza
29. ucts manufactured by Ryobi Technologies Inc and sold in the United States and Canada To locate your nearest service dealer dial 1 800 860 4050 WARRANTY THE FOLLOWING CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD CARB STATEMENT ONLY APPLIES TO MODEL NUMBERS REQUIRED TO MEET THE CARB REQUIREMENTS RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC LIMITED WARRANTY FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS NON ROAD AND SMALL OFF ROAD ENGINES The U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA the California Air Resources Board CARB and Ryobi Technologies Inc are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your non road or small off road engine In California new small off road engines must be designed built and equipped to meet the state s stringent anti smog standards In other states new 2000 and later model year non road engines must be designed built and equipped at the time of sale to meet the U S EPA regulations for small non road engines The non road engine must be free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause it to fail to conform with U S EPA standards for the first two years of engine use from the date of sale to the ultimate purchaser Ryobi Technologies Inc must warrant the emission control system on your non road or small off road engine for the period of time listed above provided there has been no abuse neglect or improper maintenance of your non road or small off road engine Your emission control system may include
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