RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
Handle | Throttle Trigger |
AIR DEFLECTOR Fig 6
Hook tabs 1 & 2, 3, 4, and 5 (in that order) onto blower housing through slots. Make sure all 5 tabs are secured
STARTING & STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS
Place blower on the ground. Fully depress and release the primer bulb 5 to 7 times. Fuel should be visible in the
The purpose of safety rules is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them, require your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any dan- ger. The instruction or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. Indicates caution or warning. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictures.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understood completely, safety rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric shock or serious personal injury. Save owners manual and review frequent- ly for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this tool.
The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye
10. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday |
eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses, they are |
not safety glasses. |
11. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a dust mask if |
operation is dusty. |
12. PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection |
during extended periods of operation. |
13. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance |
at all times. Do not use tool on a ladder or unstable |
support. Secure tools when working at elevated levels. |
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and |
clean for better and safer performance. Follow |
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. |
15. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form a |
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting |
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on. |
16. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. |
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes. |
17. KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL |
AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when |
cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum |
based products, or any strong solvents to clean your tool. |
18. STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what |
you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate |
tool when you are tired. Do not rush. |
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the |
tool, a guard or any other part that is damaged should |
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onto housing.
Push down and in simultaneously on air deflector to lock into place.
Fig 6
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Air Deflector
OIL & FUEL MIXTURE
Thoroughly mix 200ml of 2 stroke oil to 5 litres of unlead- ed petrol in a container and fill the trimmer fuel tank. Fig
7.Care should be taken not to overfill the fuel tank which will result in fuel splashing onto engine parts.
bulb. Fig 8
Primer Bulb
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Place the choke lever in the “Full Choke” (position 1). Fig 9
Fig 9
damage. Before beginning power tool 
operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide
Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields.
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owners manual |
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate |
properly and perform its intended function. Check for |
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, |
breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions |
that may affect its operation. A guard or any other part |
that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced |
by an authorised service centre. |
nASSEMBLY
BLOWER TUBES Turn nozzle clockwise to screw into blower tube. Turn nozzle and tube clockwise to screw into blower until tight Fig 1. Your machine is now ready for blowing applications
Fig 1 | Blower Tube |
ATTACH VACUUM BAG
Remove nozzle from blower tube. Install vacuum bag over blower tube, ensuring the end of the bag sleeve is com- pletely covering the rib in the blower tube. Fig 4 & 5
Blower | Fig 4 |
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Partial Full Choke Choke
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as |
the specific potential hazards related to this tool. |
2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY |
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED |
SURFACES. For example, pipes, radiators, ranges, |
refrigerator enclosures. |
20. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT |
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by |
authorised service centre. |
21. DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE |
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR ANY |
MEDICATION. |
Nozzle
Rib |
Fuel
Tank
motor and allow
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3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas | and |
benches invite accidents. |
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4. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't | use |
power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. | |
Keep work area well lit. |
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5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Visitors should | |
wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work | |
area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord. |
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6. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be | |
stored in a dry and high or | |
of children. |
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7. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer | |
at the rate at which it was designed. |
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8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment | |
to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't use tool for | |
purpose not intended. |
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9. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or | |
jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts or sucked | |
into the machine. Rubber gloves and | |
are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear | |
protective hair covering to contain long hair. |
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Due to Ryobi's continued product refinement poli- cy,product features and specifications can and will change without notice. Check current features and specifications with your Ryobi retailer.
CONVERTING BLOWER TO VACUUM
Using a flat screwdriver, loosen the locking screw to open vacuum inlet cover Fig 2.
Align the 4 locking bosses in inlet housing with slots in upper vacuum tube.
Push vacuum tubes into housing and turn clockwise to lock in place. Fig 3
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Blower | Vacuum | Fig 5 |
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Vacuum
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Wrap fastening strap tightly around the blower tube and through the fastening loop. Rotate vacuum bag until shoulder strap is upright and ensure that the bag is zipped closed before starting the machine.
it to cool before
WARNING: Always mix petrol and oil in a sepa- rate container. Do not mix directly in the trim- mer fuel tank which will cause motor damage and void the warranty.
WARNING
If the machine becomes clogged, under no circumstances should you attempt to remove blockage from the impeller with your hands.
To remove blockage, stop the motor and remove the Dust Bag and Tubes. Remove any debris from the impeller with a stick. Failure to adhere to this warning can and will result in serious personal injury.
Squeeze throttle trigger fully and pull the starter rope briskly until the motor sounds like it wants to start. Fig 10. Move the choke lever to “Partial Choke” (position 2). Squeeze throttle trigger fully and pull starter rope until the
Throttle
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motor starts.
Run motor approx. 30 seconds at full throttle before mov-
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ing the choke lever to “Run” (position 3) P 4
