Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES; SERVICE
3 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. n Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit. n Never start or ...
Page 4 - SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES; REFUELING
4 n Always hold the blower in your right hand. Refer to the Operation Instructions later in this manual for additional information. n To reduce the risk of hearing loss associated with sound level(s), hearing protection is required. n To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting rotating ...
Page 5 - SYMBOLS
5 Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta-tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Symbol Read the Operator’s Manual Eye and Hearing Protection Vacuum D...
Page 6 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
6 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: SAVE TH...
Page 7 - FEATURES; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
7 FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Weight ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10.4 lbs.Engine displacement .................................................................
Page 9 - ASSEMBLY; UNPACKING
9 ASSEMBLY Fig. 4 Fig. 3 ADAPTOR VACUUM BAG NOZZLE UPPER BLOWER TUBE UNPACKING This product requires assembly. n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or dama...
Page 11 - FILLING THE TANK; APPLICATIONS; MIXING THE FUEL; OPERATION
11 PREMIUM EXACT MIX™ (50:1) GASOLINE OIL 1 gallon (US) 2.6 oz. 1 Liter 20 cc (20 ml) FILLING THE TANK WARNING: Always stop the engine before filling the fuel tank. Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least 30 ft. from the refueling area before starting engine. Do not s...
Page 12 - STARTING AND STOPPING; OPERATING THE BLOWER
12 OPERATION STARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 8 - 9. To start an engine that is cold or has run dry: n Fill the fuel tank, if necessary. Always use the proper oil/gasoline mixture. See “Mixing the Fuel” on page 11. n Disengage the cruise control lever. NOTE: Do not engage the throttle trigger durin...
Page 13 - CRUISE CONTROL / THROTTLE LOCK
13 n Operate blower at the lowest possible throttle speed to do the job. n Check your equipment before operation, especially the muffler, air intakes, and air filters. n Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing. n In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces when water is available. n C...
Page 14 - VACUUM OPERATION; GENERAL MAINTENANCE
14 Fig. 13 VACUUM OPERATION See Figure 13. WARNING: Never run the unit without the blower tubes installed or the vacuum door securely closed. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury. n Install the vacuum tubes, vacuum handle, and bag. Refer to Installing the Vacuum Bag, Installing t...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE
15 MAINTENANCE REPLACING AND CLEANING AIR FILTER See Figure 14. A wet or dirty air filter can affect the way the engine starts, performs, and wears. The air filter should be checked and cleaned after 8 hours of operation. For best performance, the air filter should be replaced once each year.To clea...
Page 16 - TROUBLESHOOTING
16 WARNING: C u r re n t a t t a c h m e n t s a n d a c c e s s o r i e s a v a i l a b l e for use with this tool are listed. Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious pers...
Page 17 - WARRANTY; LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
17 WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Ryobi Technologies, Inc. warrants to the original retail purchaser that this Ryobi Technologies, Inc. product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace, at Ryobi Technologies, Inc.’s discretion, any defective product free o...
Page 18 - CONTROL SYSTEMS NON-ROAD AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES; THE FOLLOWING CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD
18 RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS NON-ROAD AND SMALL OFF-ROAD ENGINES The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Ryobi Technologies, Inc. are pleased to explain the Emission Control System ...
Page 19 - THIS PRODUCT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A CATALYST MUFFLER; CALL US FIRST
19 EMISSIONS MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE AND WARRANTED PARTS LIST Emissions Parts Inspect Before Clean Every Replace Clean Every Replace Every Each Use 5 Hours Every 25 Hours 25 Hours 50 Hours or Yearly or Yearly CATALYTIC MUFFLER ASSEMBLY ......................................................................
Page 20 - OPERATOR’S MANUAL; CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65; TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC.; • SERVICE; • MODEL NUMBER
983000-647 3-05 OPERATOR’S MANUAL BLOWER / VACUUM RY08510 WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA, INC. 1428 Pearman Dai...