Page 2 - CONTENTS OF CARTON; THANK YOU; SERVICE INFORMATION; FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.
INTRODUCTION 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Rules for Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4B. Safety and International Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6C. Know Your Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 3 - DANGER; RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION; • IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •; READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING; WARNING
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not bythemselves eliminate any danger. The instructions orwarnings they give are not substitutes for pr...
Page 4 - BEFORE OPERATING
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 4 • A nameplate on your unit indicates what voltage it uses. Never connect the unit to an AC voltage thatdiffers from this voltage. BEFORE OPERATING • Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit. • Use only extension cords approv...
Page 5 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicat...
Page 6 - APPLICATION; KNOW YOUR UNIT; SYMBOL; Objects can be thrown from blower. Keep away from blower outlet.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 6 APPLICATION This unit is intended for household purpose only. Use for cleaning of yards, garages, shops, porches,patios, etc.. Shoulder Strap Blower/Vacuum Tube Vacuum Bag Blower/Vacuum Mode Change-Over Lever Blower/Vacuum Inlet Blower Outlet Vacuum Bag Hook Power/Speed Sw...
Page 7 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS; To avoid serious personal injury,
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 7 Screw and Nut Screw and Nut Self Tapping Screw ATTACHING AND REMOVING THEBLOWER/VACUUM TUBE WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, the blower/vacuum tube and vacuum bagmust be used when operating this unit AttachingNOTE: The Blower/Vacuum Tube comes un assembled on this u...
Page 8 - Vacuum Bag comes un
RemovingNOTE: It is necessary to remove the Vacuum Bag to empty and clean the bag. 1. Press the latching tabs on both sides of the vacuum bag tube and pull the vacuum bag from the unit (Fig. 5). 2. Detach the vacuum bag from the vacuum bag hook (Fig. 3). Fig. 5 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 8 Vacuum Bag Vac...
Page 10 - To reduce the risk of electrical; polarized extension; only one way. If the plug does not fit; polarized wall outlet; OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; CONNECTING THE POWER CORD; STARTING AND STOPPING THE BLOWER/VAC; OFF
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this unit has a polarized plug (oneblade is wider than the other) and will requirethe use of a polarized extension cord. Thisunit plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord, rever...
Page 11 - OPERATING TIPS; AIR VENTS; HOLDING THE BLOWER/VACUUM
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 11 OPERATING TIPS • Be sure the vacuum bag is zipped closed beforeoperating the unit. • Assure the unit is not directed at loose debris or persons before starting unit. • Assure the unit is in good working condition withtubes and guards in place and secure. • Always hold the u...
Page 12 - OPERATING AS A BLOWER; Installing
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 12 Change-over lever Use the blower for walls, overhangs and screens (Fig. 19). Use the blower around buildings and for other normalcleaning (Fig. 18). OPERATING AS A BLOWER Set the blower/vacuum mode change-over lever to theup position (Blower Mode) (Fig. 16). NOTE: Never use...
Page 13 - OPERATING AS A VACUUM; Installing and
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 13 OPERATING AS A VACUUM Set the blower/vacuum mode change-over lever to thedown position (Vacuum Mode) (Fig. 20). NOTE: Never use the unit with the lever in the halfway position. Place the shoulder strap over your head and onto yourshoulder and adjust properly, see Installing...
Page 14 - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 14 WARNING : To avoid serious personal injury, be sure the unit is off andunplugged before cleaning or performing anymaintenance on it. SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED UNITS This unit is double-insulated. In a double-insulated unit,two systems of insulation are prov...
Page 15 - SPECIFICATIONS; ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT PARTS; C A U S E; Empty the Vacuum Bag,; UNIT WILL NOT BLOW OR VACUUM; TROUBLESHOOTING
15 Motor Amperage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 AmpsBlower Air Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . up to...
Page 16 - RYOBI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS; Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6K2 CANADA; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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