Ryobi RY09600, RY09701 Starting and Stopping, If assistance is required Starting this product

OPERATION

STARTING AND STOPPING

See Figures 9 - 11.

When starting the product for the first time or when the bat- tery voltage is low, it may be necessary to manually start this product.

For electric start:

To start a cold engine:

DO NOT engage the throttle until the engine starts and runs.

Lay the product on a flat, bare surface.

PRIME - Press the primer bulb 7 times.

SET the start lever to the START position.

PRESS ignition switch.

Push the throttle to run.

NOTE: Engaging and releasing the throttle releases the start lever to the RUN position.

To start a warm engine:

PRESS ignition switch.

To stop the engine:

Press and hold the switch in the stop “ ” position until the engine stops.

for manual start: To start a cold engine:

DO NOT engage the throttle until the engine starts and runs.

Lay the product on a flat, bare surface.

PRIME - Press the primer bulb 7 times.

SET the start lever to the START position.

PULL the recoil starter until the engine starts.

Push the throttle to run.

NOTE: Engaging and releasing the throttle releases the start lever to the RUN position.

To start a warm engine:

PULL the recoil starter until the engine starts.

To stop the engine:

Press and hold the switch in the stop “ ” position until the engine stops.

if assistance is required STARTING THIS product:

Do not return this product to the retail store where it was purchased. Please call our Customer Service Department for any issues you may have.

For Help Call: 1-800-860-4050.

WARNING:

Keep away from all hot surfaces of the blower. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.

OPERATING THE BLOWER

See Figure 12.

nSlip arm through harness strap and onto shoulder, then repeat for the other shoulder. Adjust the straps to a comfortable position. Refer to Adjusting Harness Straps earlier in this manual. Remove unit for starting.

nStart the blower. Refer to Starting and Stopping earlier in this manual.

nPut on the blower again. The unit should be operated on the operator’s right side as shown.

nTo keep from scattering debris, blow around the outer edges of a debris pile. Never blow directly into the center of a pile.

nOperate 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 ordinances.

nTo reduce sound levels, limit the number of pieces of equipment used at any one time.

nOperate blower at the lowest possible throttle speed to do the job.

nCheck your equipment before operation, especially the muffler, air intakes, and air filters.

nUse rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing. In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces when water is available.

nConserve water by using power blowers instead of hoses for many lawn and garden applications, including areas such as gutters, screens, patios, grills, porches, and gardens.

nWatch out for children, pets, open windows, or freshly washed cars, and blow debris safely away.

nUse the wide sweeper nozzle for larger volume, so the air stream can work close to the ground.

nAfter using blowers or other equipment, CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris properly.

Caution:

Do not place blower on top of or near loose debris. Debris may be sucked into blower intake vent resulting in possible damage to the unit.

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