SAFETY WARNINGS
•Do not wear loose fitting clothing or articles such as scarves, strings, chains, ties, etc., because they could get drawn into the air intake. Also make sure long hair does not get drawn into the air intake. Long hair must be pulled back and secured off shoulders and neck.
•Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dirt, debris and anything that may reduce the air flow.
•Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
•Do not point the Blower/Vacuum in anyone’s direction or in the direction of windows.
•Do not force unit. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of injury at a rate for which it was designed.
•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.
•Never use the Blower/Vacuum without the nozzle tubes attached when in the blower mode or the vacuum tubes and vacuum bag attached when in the vacuum mode.
•Do not use this Blower/Vacuum to pick up liquid or wet materials.
•Turn off all controls before unplugging.
•As a vacuum, the unit is designed to pick up dry material such as leaves, grass, small twigs and bits of paper. Do not attempt to vacuum wet debris and/or standing water as this may result in damage to the Blower/ Vacuum and possible electric shock. To avoid severe damage to the impeller, do not vacuum metal, broken glass, etc.
•Unplug the Blower/Vacuum before attempting to install or remove the tubes. The unit must be unplugged and the impeller blades should no longer be turning to avoid contact with the rotating blades.
•Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
•Disconnect the unit from the power supply when not in use, before servicing, when changing accessories such as tubes, vacuum bag assembly, etc.
•Use only genuine replacement parts approved by Ryobi when servicing this unit. These parts are available from your authorized dealer. The use of
•Maintain this Blower/Vacuum with care. Keep the unit clean and serviced for the best and safest performance. Follow the maintenance instructions. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use strong detergents, gasoline,
•Keep your unit in good working condition. Follow instructions for servicing and changing accessories. Inspect unit periodically, and if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
•Store unit indoors. When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors in a dry, and high or
•SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan them these instructions.
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