Ryobi RY09973 Blower User Manual
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1. OPERATION PROPER OPERATING POSITION A WARNING Keep away from all hot surfaces of the blower Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury OPERATING THE BLOWER See Figure 8 W Start the blower Refer to Starting and Stopping earlier in this manual Slip arm through harness strap and onto shoulder then repeat for the other shoulder Adjust the straps to a comfortable position Refer to Adjusting Har ness and Waist Straps earlier in this manual Operate the blower from the right side as shown in illustration W To keep from scattering debris blow around the outer edges of a debris pile Never blow directly into the center of a pile E Operate power equipment at reasonable hours only not early in the morning or late at night when people might be disturbed Comply with the times listed in local ordinances W To reduce sound levels limit the number of pieces of equipment used at any one time E Operate blower at the lowest possible throttle speed to do the job W Conserve water by using power blowers instead of hoses for many lawn and garden applications including areas such as gutters screens patios grills porches and gardens W Check your equipment before operation especially the muffler air intakes and air filters W Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing In dusty conditions slightly dampen surfaces when water is available W Watch out for ch2. Engine lacks power Air filter clogged Clean or replace air filter Engine overheats Insufficient oil in fuel mixture Mix fuel as described in starting instructions 15 WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT Techtronic Industries North America Inc warrants to the original retail purchaser that this RYOBle brand outdoor product is free from defect in material and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace at Techtronic Industries North America Inc s discretion any defective product free of charge within these time periods from the date of purchase W Two years if the product is used for personal family or household use B 90 days if used for any other purpose such as commercial or rental This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser only and commences on the date of the original retail purchase Any part of this product found in the reasonable judgment of Techtronic Industries North America Inc to be defective in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced without charge for parts and labor by an authorized service center for RYOBle brand outdoor products Authorized Ryobi Service Center The product including any defective part must be returned to an authorized Ryobi service center within the warranty period The expense of delivering the productto the service center for warranty work and the expense of returning it back to the owner after repair or replacement will be paid by the owner
3. IGNITION ASSY includes Spark Plug ALL EMISSIONS RELATED PARTS ARE WARRANTED FOR TWO YEARS OR FOR THE PERIOD OF TIME PRIOR TO THE PARTS FIRST SCHEDULED REPLACEMENT WHICHEVER COMES FIRST CALL US FIRST For any questions about operating or maintaining your product call the Ryobie Help Line Your product has been fully tested prior to shipment to ensure your complete satisfaction 18 NOTES OPERATOR S MANUAL BACKPACK BLOWER RY08576 RY09973 A 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 e PARTS AND SERVICE Prior to requesting service or purchasing replacement parts please obtain your model and serial number from the product data plate e MODEL NUMBER e SERIAL NUMBER HOW TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts can be purchased online at www ryobitools com or by calling 1 800 860 4050 Replacement parts can also be obtained at one of our Authorized Service Centers HOW TO LOCATE AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER Authorized Service Centers can be located online at www ryobitools com or by calling 1 800 860 4050 e HOW TO OBTAIN CUSTOMER OR TECHNICAL SUPPORT To obtain Customer or Technical Support please contact us at 1 800 860 4050 RYOBle is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited used under license TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA INC 1
4. Techtronic Industries North America Inc s responsibility in respect to claims is limited to making the required repairs or replacements and no claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or rescission of the contract of sale of any RYOBle brand outdoor product Proof of purchase will be required by the dealer to substantiate any warranty claim All warranty work must be performed by an authorized service dealer This warranty is limited to ninety 90 days from the date of original retail purchase for any RYOBle brand outdoor product that is used for rental or commercial purposes or any other income producing purpose This warranty does not cover any product that has been subjectto misuse neglect negligence or accident or that has been operated in any way contrary to the operating instructions as specified in this operator s manual This warranty does not apply to any damage to the product that is the result of improper maintenance or to any product that has been altered or modified The warranty does not extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by the use of parts or accessories which are either incompatible with the RYOBle brand outdoor product or adversely affect its operation performance or durability In addition this warranty does not cover A Tune ups Spark Plugs Carburetor Carburetor Adjustments Ignition Filters B Wear items Bump Knobs Outer Spools Cutting Lines Inner Reels Starter P
5. aligning raised locking tabs on the throttle control handle tube with the raised locking slots on connected lower tubes by twisting to secure NOTE Check all locking connections after initial run to ensure they are tightly secured Hold the throttle cable against the bellows and install the cable ties Cable ties should be tight enough to retain the throttle cable to the bellows but still allow for move ment BELLOWS TUBE CLAMP THROTTLE CONTROL HANDLE TUBE THROTTLE CONTROL HANDLE TUBE NOZZLE STRAIGHT TUBE THROTTLE CONTROL HANDLE TUBE THROTTLE CABLE CABLE TIE ASSEMBLY A CAUTION Make all adjustments to the harness straps before start ing the blower to avoid the possibility of injury ADJUSTING HARNESS AND WAIST STRAPS Straps should be adjusted to a comfortable position before starting the blower To adjust harness strap assembly W Blower should be in operating position before adjusting the harness straps Slip arm through harness strap and onto shoulder then repeat for the other shoulder W There are three possible height adjustment positions that can be used to easily adjust harness W Slip top buckle of harness from adjustment slot and position to desired height location Tighten pull down on strap or loosen lift up on tab of strap buckle each harness strap as needed until each is adjusted to a comfortable operating position E Chest strap should be tightened or
6. loosened until adjusted to a comfortable operating position To adjust waist strap assembly B Waist strap should be tightened or loosened until adjusted to a comfortable operating position ADJUSTING THROTTLE CONTROL HANDLE See Figure 5 B Loosen throttle control handle locking screw by twisting counterclockwise B Move throttle control handle to desired position and secure locking screw by twisting clockwise OPERATION A WARNING Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury APPLICATIONS You may use this product for the purposes listed below W Clear leaves and other debris from your lawn Keep decks and driveways free from leaves and pine needles A WARNING Gasoline is extremely flammable and explosive A fire or explosion from gasoline will burn you and others MIXING THE FUEL This product is powered by a 2 cycle engine and requires pre mixing gasoline and 2 cycle oil The mixture should be at a 50 1 ratio using Premium Exact Mix 2 cycle engine oil If Premium Exact Mix 2 cycle engine oil is not avail able use a high quality synthetic 2 cycle engine oil mixed at a 50 1 ratio
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8. BLE THROTTLE CONTROL HANDLE Easily adjust throttle control handle by loosening handle knob to position handle in desired location CRUISE CONTROL THROTTLE LOCK The cruise control throttle lock feature allows the user to operate the blower without holding the throttle trigger MESH BACKING The blower comes equipped with a mesh backing which aids in user comfort MOTOR The blower has a powerful 25 4cc engine with sufficient power to handle tough jobs THROTTLE TRIGGER The blower can be operated at any speed between idle and full throttle ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly E Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included W inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping W Do not discard the packing material until you have care fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product E f any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 800 860 4050 for assistance PACKING LIST Backpack Blower Bellows Cable Tie 2 Clamp Screws 3 Elbow Nozzle Straight Tube Throttle Control Handle Tube Tube Clamp 3 2 Cycle Engine Oil Operator s Manual NOTE Read and remove all hang tags and store with your operator s manual A WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced Failure to heed this warning could result in ser
9. OPERATOR S MANUAL RYOBI BACKPACK BLOWER RY08576 RY09973 Your blower has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability ease of operation and operator safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance Thank you for your purchase SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS WTOC CTO REDE EE EET 2 iE cies L c 3 Specific SATCU HUl68 n uiii iere re itor tete n tree aevi Cope ar iE Ea RE EXER REP Ue EE EE EE EEe EIFE EE Eve FE eie Peer Eia Eus 4 Symbols MM AGE IULII iue 5 6 7 8 pDcccmjefeer EET 8 10 Operaatio ERE 10 12 LPs e tree pr ener rp rene Pee rc tr trees Trees 13 14 AGCOSSOMCS p 15 iroubl shootilg tocan iE I UM Lum DII IIIS 15 WAartanty 2 rra ik CE OT Uem cp Der Eae i nde erben dr biens 16 18 Parts Orde fingu cServiee siepe ostrea lieet igi tuU eta etree beste eL Ue 20 INTRODUCTION This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate GENERAL SAFETY RULES A WARNING Read and understan
10. See chart later in this section To mix the fuel B Useaclean container that is approved for use with gaso line B Mix the Premium Exact Mix 2 cycle engine oil with unleaded gasoline in the container according to the instructions on the oil package NOTE This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gaso line intended for automotive use with an octane rating of 87 M 2 or higher Do not use automotive oil or 2 cycle outboard oil NOTE Premium Exact Mix fuel mixture will stay fresh up to 30 days DO NOT mix quantities larger than usable in a 30 day period PREMIUM EXACT MIX 50 1 GASOLINE OIL n 1 gallon US 2 6 oz 1 liter 20 cc 20 ml OPERATION FILLING THE TANK A WARNING Always stop the engine before filling the fuel tank Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine Move atleast 30 ft from the refueling area before starting engine Do not smoke while filling the tank B Clean the surface around the fuel cap to prevent contami nation B Loosen the fuel cap slowly by turning it counter clockwise Pour the fuel mixture carefully into the tank E Clean and inspect the fuel cap gasket before replacing the fuel cap B Replace the fuel cap and tighten it by turning it clock wise B Wipe spilled fuel from the product B Move atleast 30 ft away from refueling area before start ing the product A WARNING Check for fuel leaks If you find any leak
11. TIME WARRANTY SERVICE IS BEING PERFORMED TRAVEL LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY LOSS OF REVENUE LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT LOSS OF TIME OR INCONVENIENCE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty applies to all RYOBle brand outdoor products manufactured by or for Techtronic Industries North America Inc and sold in the United States and Canada To locate your nearest Authorized Ryobi Service Center dial 1 800 860 4050 WARRANTY THE FOLLOWING CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD CARB STATEMENT ONLY APPLIES TO MODEL NUM BERS REQUIRED TO MEET THE CARB REQUIREMENTS TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA INC LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS NON ROAD AND SMALL OFF ROAD ENGINES YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS The U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA the California Air Resources Board CARB and Techtronic Industries North America Inc are pleased to explain the Emissions Control System Warranty on your 2008 model year non road or small off road engine In California new equipment that uses small off road engines must be designed built and equipped to meet the state s stringent anti smog standards In other states new 2000 and late
12. WARRANTY COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS a The warranty period begins on the date the engine or equipment is delivered to an ultimate purchaser b General Emissions Warranty Coverage Techtronic Industries North America Inc warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your non road or small off road engine is designed built and equipped at the time of sale to conform with all applicable regulations adopted by the California Air Resources Board or the United States Environmental Protection Agency and that it is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the engine to fail to conform with applicable regulations for a period of two years from the date the non road or small off road engine is purchased by the initial purchaser c The warranty on emissions related parts will be interpreted as follows Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required in the Emissions Maintenance Schedule and Warranty Parts List set forth below is warranted for two years If any such part including any part that is scheduled only for regular inspection ails during the period of warranty coverage it will be repaired or replaced at any RYOBle Authorized Service Center at no charge Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remaining warranty period A statement to he effect of repair or replace as necessary would not reduce the period of war ranty coverage Any warranted part
13. ay be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt dust oil grease etc A WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer All other parts should be replaced at an Authorized Service Center REPLACING AND CLEANING AIR FILTER See Figure 10 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 If working in dusty soil check the air filter after each refueling For best performance the air filter should be replaced once each year To clean the air filter Loosen the knob on the air filter cover Remove the cover Lift the edge of the air filter carefully and peel it out Wash the air filter with warm soapy water Rinse and squeeze to dry Reinstall the air filter NOTE Make sure the filter is seated properly inside the cover Installing the filter incorrectly will allow dirt to enter the engine causing rapid engine wear W Reinstall the cover E Tighten knob to secure AIR FILTER i AIR FILTER COVER MAINTENANCE SPARK ARRESTOR The muffler is equipped with a spark arrestor screen inside muffler bo
14. d 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 W allow children or untrained individuals to use this unit E Never start or run the engine inside a closed area breath ing exhaust fumes can kill E Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 as well as hearing protection when operating this equipment W Keep all bystanders children and pets at least 50 feet away E Wear heavy long pants boots and gloves Do not wear loose fitting clothing short pants jewelry of any kind or go barefoot W Toreduce 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 W Do not operate this unit when you are tired ill or under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication W Do not operate in poor lighting E Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts and all hot surfaces of the unit E Wear a face filter mask in dusty conditions to reduce the risk of injury associated with the inhalation of dust E Check 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 E Keep firm fo
15. dy After extended use the screen can become dirty and the screen may need to be replaced by an autho rized servicing dealer A WARNING To avoid a fire hazard never run the blower without the spark arrestor in place CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND MUFFLER Depending on the type of fuel used the type and amount of oil used and or your operating conditions the exhaust port muffler and or spark arrestor screen may become blocked with carbon deposits If you notice a power loss with your gas powered tool you may need to remove these deposits to restore performance We highly recommend that only qualified service technicians perform this service FUEL CAP The fuel cap contains a non serviceable filter and a check valve A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine per formance If performance improves when the fuel cap is loosened the check valve may be faulty or filter clogged Replace the fuel cap if required 14 A WARNING A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately SPARK PLUG This engine uses a Champion RCJ6Y with 0 63 mm 0 025 in electrode gap Use an exact replacement and replace annually STORING THE PRODUCT Clean all foreign material from the product Store it in a well ventilated place that is inaccessible to children Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de icing salts Abide by all Federal and local regulations for the safe storage and ha
16. g site before starting engine Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any circum stances Store fuel in a cool well ventilated area safely away from spark and or flame producing equipment Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose Only refuel outdoors and do not smoke while refueling Add fuel before starting the engine Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot If fuel is spilled do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely When draining the fuel tank use an approved fuel storage container while in a well ventilated area Save these instructions Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this product If you loan someone this product loan them these instructions also SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product Please study them and learn their meaning Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION Safety Alert Symbol Precautions that involve your safety To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand Head ie Operators Manual operator s manual before using this product Wear eye protection which is marked to comply wit
17. h ANSI Wear Eye and Hearing Protection 287 1 as well as hearing protection when operating this equipment Long Hair Risk of long hair being drawn into air inlet Loose Clothing Risk of loose clothing being drawn into air intake Use unleaded gasoline intended for motor vehicle use with an octane rating of 87 R M 2 or higher This product is powered by a 2 cycle engine and requires pre mixing gasoline and 2 cycle oil Gasoline and Oil SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result DANGER in death or serious injury x T It WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could resu in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in CAUTION minor or moderate injury Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property CAUTION eas SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should A WARNING 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 To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and
18. harge OWNER S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES a As the non road or small off road engine owner you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your operator s manual Techtronic Industries North America Inc recommends that you retain all re ceipts covering maintenance on your non road or small off road engine but Techtronic Industries North America Inc cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance Any replacement part or service that is equivalent in performance and durability may be used in non warranty maintenance or repairs and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of Techtronic Industries North America Inc b As the non road or small off road engine owner you should be aware however that Techtronic Industries North America Inc may deny you warranty coverage if your non road or small off road engine or a part has failed due to abuse neglect improper maintenance or unapproved modifications c You are responsible for presenting your non road or small off road engine to an authorized service dealer as soon as a problem exists The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contact a Techtronic Industries North America Inc Customer Representa tive at 1 800 860 4050 DEFECT
19. hearing loss associated with sound level s hearing protection is required To reduce the risk of injury associated with contacting rotating parts stop the engine before installing or removing attachments Do not operate without guard s in place Always disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance or accessing any movable parts Do not point the blower nozzle in the direction of people or pets Never run the unit without the blower tubes installed Never place objects inside the blower tubes Never use for spreading chemicals fertilizers toxic sub stances or any other hazardous chemical Always hold the blower in your right hand Refer to the OPERATION section later in this manual for additional information REFUELING Fuel is highly flammable Take precautions when using to reduce the chance of serious personal injury Empty fuel tank and restrain the unit from moving before transporting in a vehicle To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury handle fuel with care It is highly flammable Do not smoke while handling fuel Mix and store fuel in a container approved for gasoline Mix fuel outdoors where there are no sparks or flames Select bare ground stop engine and allow to cool before refueling Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep fuel from escaping around the cap Tighten the fuel cap securely after refueling Wipe spilled fuel from the unit Move 30 feet away from refuelin
20. ildren pets open windows or freshly washed cars and blow debris safely away CRUISE CONTROL E Use the nozzle for larger volume so the air stream can THROTTLE LOCK work close to the ground W After using blowers or other equipment CLEAN UP Dispose of debris properly CRUISE CONTROL THROTTLE LOCK See Figure 9 The cruise control throttle lock can be used to operate the blower without holding the throttle trigger To engage the cruise control throttle lock W Pull cruise control lever back toward user and stop at the desired throttle setting W Torelease the cruise control push cruise control lever all the way toward the front of unit THROTTLE TRIGGER 12 MAINTENANCE A WARNING When servicing use only identical replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask A WARNING Before inspecting cleaning or servicing the machine shut off engine wait for all moving parts to stop and disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and m
21. ious personal injury A WARNING Do not attempt to modify this product or create accesso ries not recommended for use with this product Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury A WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury always disconnect the engine spark plug wire from the spark plug when assembling parts ASSEMBLY A WARNING Disconnect the spark plug wire before assembling parts Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury ASSEMBLING THE BLOWER TUBES See Figures 2 4 W Place a tube clamp on blower past the raised tabs Assemble the elbow tube onto blower by aligning raised tabs on blower with slots on elbow Tighten tube clamp onto elbow Attach bellows onto elbow tube by placing a tube clamp on one end of the bellows then press bellows onto elbow tube Tighten tube clamp Place a tube clamp on other end of bellows Press bellows onto throttle control handle tube Tighten tube clamp NOTE The position of the throttle control handle may be adjusted for comfort after the blower is strapped onto the operator s back Join the straight tube and nozzle together by aligning raised locking tabs on straight tube with the raised locking slots on nozzle and twist to secure Assemble the connected lower tubes to the throttle control handle tube by
22. ndling of gasoline WHEN STORING 1 MONTH OR LONGER E Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for gasoline Run engine until it stops ACCESSORIES Look for these accessories at the service center ACCESSORIES A WARNING Air Filter eee Power Care AP04107 Current attachments and accessories available for Champion RCJ6Y use With us product are etg Do nouse any T e PN EA T 4108 attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product The use of attachments 2 Cycle Oll nen 2 6 FL OZ 76 ml AR99G01 or accessories not recomienda xat result in serio s personal injury TROUBLESHOOTING IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICING DEALER PROBLEM CAUSE REMEDY Engine fails to start No fuel in tank Fill tank Spark plug shorted or fouled Replace spark plug Spark plug is broken cracked Replace spark plug porcelain or electrodes broken Ignition lead wire shorted broken or Replace lead wire or attach to spark disconnected from spark plug plug Ignition inoperative Contact authorized service center Engine hard to start Water in gasoline or stale fuel mixture Drain entire system and refill with fresh fuel Too much oil in fuel mixture Drain and refill with correct mixture Engine is under or over choked Adjust choke as necessary Weak spark at spark plug Contact authorized service center
23. oting and balance Do not overreach Over reaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot surfaces E Never operate the unit without a spark arrestor screen this screen is located inside the muffler B Product 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 B Before storing allow the engine to cool B Use only Ryobi replacement parts and accessories Fail ure to do so may cause poor performance or possible injury B Maintain the unit per maintenance instructions in this operator s manual B inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners fuel leaks etc Replace damaged parts SERVICE B Before 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 Service on the blower 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 B Use only identical replacement parts when servicing the blower Use of unauthorized parts may create a risk of serious injury to the user or damage to the product SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES To reduce the risk of
24. r model year non road engines must be designed built and equipped at the time of sale to meet the U S EPA regulations for small non road engines The non road engine must be free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause it to fail to conform with U S EPA standards for the first two years of engine use from the date of sale to the ultimate purchaser Techtronic Industries North America Inc must warrant the emission control system on your non road or small off road engine for the period of time listed above provided there has been no abuse neglect or improper maintenance of your non road or small off road engine Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburetor or fuel injection system the ignition system catalytic converters fuel tanks valves filters clamps connectors and other associated components Also included may be hoses belts and connectors and other emission related assemblies Where a warrantable condition exists Techtronic Industries North America Inc will repair your non road or small off road engine at no cost to you including diagno sis parts and labor performed at an authorized service center for RYOBle brand outdoor products MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY COVERAGE This product s emissions control system is warranted for two years If any emis sion related part on your engine is defective the part will be repaired or replaced by Techtronic Industries North America Inc free of c
25. rica Inc will not be liable to warrant failures of warranted parts caused by the use of a non exempted add on or modified part The California Air Resources Board s Emission Warranty Parts List specifically defines the emission related warranted parts EPA s regulations do not include a parts list but the EPA considers emission related warranted parts to include all the parts listed below Techtronic Industries North America Inc will provide any documents that describe its warranty procedures or policies within five days upon request by the California Air Resources Board EMISSIONS PARTS LIST Emissions parts vary from product to product Your emissions control system warranty applies to any of the following components that may be included on your product 1 Fuel Metering System i Carburetor and internal parts and or pressure regulator or fuel injection system 1 Air fuel ratio feedback and control system iii Cold start enrichment system iv Fuel Tank Air Induction System i Controlled hot air intake system i Intake manifold iii Air filter Ignition System i Spark Plugs i Magneto or electronic ignition system ii Spark advance retard system Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR System i EGR valve body and carburetor spacer if applicable i rate feedback and control system Air Injection System pump or pulse valve ii Valves affecting distribution of flow ii Distribu
26. s correct the problem before using the product A WARNING A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced immediately STARTING AND STOPPING See Figures 6 7 NOTE It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new engine during first use To start an engine that is cold or has run dry W Fill the fuel tank if necessary Always use the proper oil gasoline mixture See Mixing the Fuel on page 10 B Disengage the cruise control lever NOTE Do not engage the throttle trigger during the starting process B Slowly push the primer bulb seven times B Set the choke lever to the START position NOTE If restarting a warm engine leave the choke lever in the RUN position Pull the starter cord until the engine runs E Return the starter cord gently to the starter housing Do not allow the rope to snap back B Allow the engine to run for 15 seconds to warm up before using B Engage the throttle trigger to operate To stop the blower B Release the throttle trigger E Press and hold the engine switch to the or STOP posi tion To remove blower B Move harness straps off the shoulders Let straps slide down arms B Grasp the straps and lower the blower to the ground ENGINE SWITCH THROTTLE TRIGGER CRUISE CONTROL THROTTLE LOCK START POSITION RUN POSITION M
27. that is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the Emissions Maintenance Schedule and Warranty Parts List is warranted for the period of time prior to the first scheduled replacement point for hat part Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty is warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the first scheduled replacement point and will be repaired or replaced at any RYOBle Authorized Service Center for no charge until hat replacement point is reached Techtronic Industries North America Inc shall remedy warranty defects at any authorized RYOBle Authorized Service Center including any distribution center that may be franchised to service the subject engines Any diagnostic work done at a RYOBle Authorized Service Center shall be free of charge to the owner if such work determines that a warranted part is defective Any manufacturer approved or equivalent replacement part may be used for any warranty maintenance or repairs on emission related parts and must be provided free of charge to the owner if the part is still under warranty Techtronic Industries North America Inc is liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty Add on or modified parts that are not exempted by the California Air Resource Board may not be used The use of any non exempted add on or modified parts will be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim Techtronic Industries North Ame
28. tion manifold Catalyst or Thermal Reactor System i Catalytic converter ii Thermal reactor iii Exhaust manifold articulate Controls i Traps filters precipitators and any other device used to capture particulate emissions Miscellaneous Items Used in Above Systems i Electronic controls ii Vacuum temperature and time sensitive valves and switches iii Hoses belts connectors and assemblies Techtronic Industries North America Inc will furnish with each new engine written instructions for its maintenance and use by the owner The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet Federal emission requirements Category C 50 hours B 125 hours and A 300 hours WARRANTY THIS PRODUCT WAS MANUFACTURED WITH A CATALYST MUFFLER Congratulations You have made an investment toward protecting the environment In order to maintain this product s original emission level please refer to the maintenance section below 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 AIR FILTER ASSY includes Filter SPARK SCREEN CARBURETOR ASSY includes Heat Dam Gaskets FUEL TANK ASSY includes Fuel Lines Fuel Cap Fuel Filter
29. ulleys Starter Ropes Drive Belts Tines Felt Washers Hitch Pins Mulching Blades Blower Fans Blower and Vacuum Tubes Vacuum Bag and Straps Guide Bars Saw Chains Techtronic Industries North America Inc reserves the right to change or improve the design of any RYOBle brand outdoor product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE STATED WARRANTY PERIOD ACCORDINGLY ANY SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE ARE DISCLAIMED IN THEIR ENTIRETY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE APPROPRIATE TWO YEAR ONE YEAR OR NINETY DAY WARRANTY PERIOD TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA INC S OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS STRICTLY AND EXCLUSIVELY LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS AND TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA INC DOES NOT ASSUME OR AUTHORIZE ANYONE TO ASSUME FOR THEM ANY OTHER OBLIGATION SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES NORTH AMERICA INC ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPENSE OF RETURNING THE PRODUCT TO AN AUTHORIZED RYOBI SERVICE CENTER AND EXPENSE OF DELIVERING IT BACK TO THE OWNER MECHANIC S TRAVEL TIME TELEPHONE OR TELEGRAM CHARGES RENTAL OF A LIKE PRODUCT DURING THE
30. understand com pletely the operator s manual If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator s manual do not use this product Call Ryobi customer service for assistance A WARNING The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can re glasses with side shields and when needed a full face shield We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 sult in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety 2 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HARNESS HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS STRAIGHT TUBE ENGINE SHOULDER STRAP MESH BACKING ENGINE SWITCH CABLE TIE WAIST BELLOWS THROTTLE TRIGGER NOZZLE THROTTLE CONTROL HANDLE THROTTLE CONTROL HANDLE TUBE TUBE CLAMP S FEATURES KNOW YOUR BLOWER See Figure 1 The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting Before use of this product familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules ADJUSTABLE HARNESS AND WAIST STRAPS The blower comes with fully adjustable harness and waist straps to ensure user comfort and ease of operation ADJUSTA
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