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.
nDo not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit.
nNever start or run the engine inside a closed area; breath- ing exhaust fumes can kill.
nWear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 as well as hearing protection when operating this equipment.
nKeep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 feet (15 m) away.
nWear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear
nTo 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.
nDo not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
nDo not operate in poor lighting.
nKeep all parts of your body away from any moving parts and all hot surfaces of the unit.
nWear a face filter mask in dusty conditions to reduce the risk of injury associated with the inhalation of dust.
nCheck 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.
nKeep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Over- reaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces.
nNever operate the unit without a spark arrestor screen; this screen is located inside the muffler.
nProduct users on United States Forest Service land, and in some states, must comply with fire prevention regu- 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.
nBefore storing, allow the engine to cool.
nUse only Ryobi replacement parts and accessories. Fail- ure to do so may cause poor performance or possible injury.
nMaintain the unit per maintenance instructions in this operator’s manual.
nInspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel leaks, etc. Replace damaged parts.
SERVICE
nBefore 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.
nService 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.
nUse 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.
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