Ryobi RY09600, RY09701 User Manual
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
BACKPACK BLOWER
SOUFFLANTE DORSALE
SOPLADORA DE MOCHILA
RY09600/RY09701
ALL VERSIONS
TOUTES LES VERSIONS
TODAS LAS VERSIONES
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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using
this product.
Thank you for your purchase.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Ce soufflante dorsale a été conçu et fabriqué conformément à
nos strictes normes de fiabilité, simplicité d’emploi et sécurité
d’utilisation. Correctement entretenu, cet outil vous donnera des
années de fonctionnement robuste et sans problème.
AVERTISSEMENT : Pour réduire les risques de
blessures, l’utilisateur doit lire et veiller à bien comprendre le
manuel d’utilisation avant d’employer ce produit.
Merci de votre achat.
CONSERVER CE MANUEL POUR
FUTURE RÉFÉRENCE
Su sopladora de mochila ha sido diseñado y fabricado de
conformidad con nuestras estrictas normas para brindar fiabilidad,
facilidad de uso y seguridad para el operador. Con el debido cuidado,
le brindará muchos años de sólido funcionamiento y sin problemas.
ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones,
el usuario debe leer y comprender el manual del operador antes
de usar este producto.
Le agradecemos su compra.
GUARDE ESTE MANUAL PARA
FUTURAS CONSULTAS
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in the operator’s manual.
Voir que cette section d’encart pour toutes les
figures a adressé dans le manuel d’utilisation.
Vea esta sección de la página desplegable para
todas las figuras mencionó en el manual del operador.
Fig. 1
k
H
I
J
A
A - Ignition switch (commutateur d’allumage,
interruptor de encendido)
B - Throttle (accélérateur, acelerador)
C - Throttle arm (bras d’accélérateur, brazo del
acelerador)
D- Start lever (gâchette d’accélérateur, gatillo del
acelerador)
E - Adjustable harness and waist straps (réglage
de hauteur du harnais, arnés ajustable y
correas de la cintura)
F - 12 Volt battery (pile de 12 V, batería de 12 V)
G - Mesh backing (doublure maillée, espaldar de
malla)
H
- Nozzle (buse, boquilla)
I
- Lower tube (tube inférieur, tubo inferior)
J
- Upper tube (tube supérieur, tubo superior)
K - High velocity nozzle with leaf scraper (Embout
haute vélocité avec racloir à feuilles, Boquilla
alta velocidad y raspador hojas hojas)
F
G
E
D
C
b
Fig. 3 Fig. 5
A
C
b
C
E
A - Blower housing (boîtier du souffleur,
alojamiento de la sopladora)
B - Elbow (coude, codo)
C - Tube clamps (collier du tuyaus, abrazadera
del tubos)
D - Adjustable Handle (poignée réglable, mango
ajustable)
E - Bellows (soufflet, tubo flexible)
C
D
A - Upper tube (tube supérieur, tubo superior)
B - Lower tube (tube inférieur, tubo inferior)
C - Nozzle (buse, boquilla)
A
b
C
Fig. 2
A
b
C
A - Primer bulb (poire d’amorçage, bomba de
cebado)
B - Recoil starter (lanceur à rappel, arrancador
retráctil)
C - Fuel cap (bouchon du réservoir, tapa del
tanque de combustible)
D - Engine (moteur, motor)
D
Fig. 4
A
A - Throttle arm (bras d’accélérateur, brazo del
acelerador
ii
Fig. 6
b
A
A - Thumb screw (vis à oreilles, tornillo de
mariposa)
B - Adjustable handle (poignée réglable, mango
ajustable)
Push throttle to run.
Push throttle to run.
Push throttle to run.
Fig. 7
Fig. 9
Fig. 11
b
A
A
b
bATTERY SHOWN IN CHARGER
blOC DE pIlES DANS lE CHARGEuR
bATERíA vISTA EN El CARGADOR
A - Red LED (témoin rouge, diodo luminiscente
rojo)
B - Orange LED (témoin orange, diodo
luminiscente naranja)
Fig. 8
A - Ignition switch (commutateur d’allumage,
interruptor de encendido)
B - Throttle (accélérateur, acelerador)
Fig. 10
A
START pOSITION
(pOSITION DE DémARRAGE
pOSICIóN DE ARRANquE)
A - Starter lever (gâchette d’accélérateur, gatillo
del acelerador)
A
RuN pOSITION
pOSITION DE mARCHE
pOSICIóN DE FuNCTIONAmIENTO
A - Starter lever (gâchette d’accélérateur, gatillo
del acelerador)
Fig. 12
C
b
A
DEpRESS lATCHES TO RElEASE bATTERY
pACk
AppuYER SuR lES lOquETS pOuR lIbéRER
lE blOCk DE pIlES
pARA SOlTAR El pAquETE DE bATERíAS,
OpRImA lOS pESTIllOS
A - Battery port (logement de piles, batería vista
en el cargador)
B - Battery (pile, batería)
C - Latches (loquets, pestillos)
A
b
A - Primer bulb (poire d’amorçage, bomba de
cebado)
B - Recoil starter (lanceur à rappel, arrancador
retráctil)
pROpER OpERATING pOSITION
pOSITION D’uTIlISATION CORRECTE
pOSICIóN CORRECTA pARA El mANEJO DE lA
HERRAmIENTA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE DES MATIÈRES / ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................2
Introduction / Introducción
General Safety Rules .....................................................................................................................................................3-4
Règles de sécurité générales / Reglas de seguridad generales
Specific Safety Rules .....................................................................................................................................................4-5
Règles de sécurité particulières / Reglas de seguridad específicas
Symbols .........................................................................................................................................................................5-6
Symboles / Símbolos
Features .........................................................................................................................................................................6-7
Caractéristiques / Características
Assembly .......................................................................................................................................................................7-8
Assemblage / Armado
Operation .....................................................................................................................................................................9-11
Utilisation / Funcionamiento
Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Entretien / Mantenimiento
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
Dépannage / Solución de problemas
Warranty ....................................................................................................................................................................14-16
Garantie / Garantía
Parts Ordering and Service ...............................................................................................................................Back Page
Commande de pièces et réparation / Pedidos de piezas y servicio ......................................................... Page arrière / Pág. posterior
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION / INTRODUCCIÓN
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.
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Ce produit offre de nombreuses fonctions destinées à rendre son utilisation plus plaisante et satisfaisante. Lors de la
conception de ce produit, l’accent a été mis sur la sécurité, les performances et la fiabilité, afin d’en faire un outil facile à
utiliser et à entretenir.
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Este producto ofrece numerosas características para hacer más agradable y placentero su uso. En el diseño de este producto
se ha conferido prioridad a la seguridad, el desempeño y la fiabilidad, por lo cual se facilita su manejo y mantenimiento.
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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.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
For safe operation, read and understand all instructions
before using this product. Follow all safety instructions.
Failure to follow all safety instructions listed below, can
result in serious personal injury.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals to use this
unit.
Never start or run the engine inside a closed area; breath-
ing exhaust fumes can kill.
Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI
Z87.1 as well as hearing protection when operating this
equipment.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 feet
away.
A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a
separate battery pack must be recharged only with the
specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be
suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire
when used with another battery.
Use battery operated tool only with specifically designated
battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk
of fire.
Use battery only with charger listed.
MODEL BATTERY PACK CHARGER
RY09600, RY09701 130269012 140295003
Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Do not wear
loose fitting clothing, short pants, jewelry of any kind, or
go barefoot.
Heavy protective clothing may increase operator fatigue,
which could lead to heat stroke. During weather that is
hot and humid, heavy work should be scheduled for early
morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are
cooler.
To 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.
Do not operate this unit when you are tired, ill, or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Do not operate in poor lighting.
Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts
and all hot surfaces of the unit.
Wear a face filter mask in dusty conditions to reduce the
risk of injury associated with the inhalation of dust.
Check the work area before each use. Remove all ob-
jects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or loose
string which can be thrown or become entangled in the
machine.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Over-
reaching can result in loss of balance or exposure to hot
surfaces.
Never operate the unit without a spark arrestor screen;
this screen is located inside the muffler.
Product users on United States Forest Service land, and
in some states, must comply with fire prevention regulations. 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.
Before storing, allow the engine to cool.
Use only identical manufacturer’s replacement parts and
accessories. Failure to do so may cause poor performance
or possible injury.
Inspect the unit before each use for loose fasteners, fuel
leaks, etc. Replace damaged parts.
Do not touch area around the muffler or cylinder of the
unit, these parts get hot from operation.
It has been reported that vibrations from hand-held tools
may contribute to a condition called Raynaud’s Syndrome
in certain individuals. Symptoms may include tingling,
numbness, and blanching of the fingers, usually apparent
upon exposure to cold. Hereditary factors, exposure to
cold and dampness, diet, smoking, and work practices
are all thought to contribute to the development of these
symptoms. It is presently unknown what, if any, vibrations
or extent of exposure may contribute to the condition.
There are measures that can be taken by the operator to
possibly reduce the effects of vibration:
a) Keep your body warm in cold weather. When operating
the unit wear gloves to keep hands and wrists warm.
It is reported that cold weather is a major factor contributing to Raynaud’s Syndrome.
b) After each period of operation, exercise to increase
blood circulation.
c) Take frequent work breaks. Limit the amount of
exposure per day.
d) Keep the tool well maintained, fasteners tightened,
and worn parts replaced.
If you experience any of the symptoms of this condition,
immediately discontinue use and see your physician about
these symptoms.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
SERVICE
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 product must be performed by qualified
repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
To reduce the risk of 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.
Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not
use a battery pack or charger that has been dropped or
received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to
explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged
battery immediately.
Batteries can explode in the presence of a source
of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, never use any cordless product
in the presence of open flame. An exploded battery can
propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with water
immediately.
Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet location.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock.
For best results, your battery tool should be charged
in a location where the temperature is more than
50°F but less than 100°F. To reduce the risk of serious
personal injury, do not store outside or in vehicles.
Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, battery
leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with your skin,
wash immediately with soap and water, then neutralize
by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user
or damage to the product.
Maintain the unit per maintenance instructions in this
operator’s manual.
Use only identical replacement parts when servicing the
product. Use of unauthorized parts may create a risk of
serious injury to the user, or damage to the product.
with lemon juice or vinegar. If liquid gets into your eyes,
flush them with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then
seek immediate medical attention. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
REFUELING
Fuel is highly flammable. Take precautions when using
to reduce the chance of serious personal injury.
Empty fuel tank into a container approved for gasoline
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
refueling site before starting engine.
Never attempt to burn off spilled fuel under any
circumstances.
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
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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
VoltageV Volts
CurrentA Amperes
Frequency (cycles per second)Hz Hertz
Timemin Minutes
Type of currentAlternating Current
Type of a characteristic of currentDirect Current
Safety Alert Symbol Precautions that involve your safety
Read the Operator’s Manual
Wear Eye and Hearing
Protection
Long Hair
Loose Clothing Risk of loose clothing being drawn into air intake
Gasoline and Oil
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product
Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1
as well as hearing protection when operating this equipment.
Risk of long hair being drawn into air inlet
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.
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SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property
damage.
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 servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this
product until you read thoroughly and understand completely 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.
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Engine displacement .......................................................................................................................................................30cc
Air Velocity:
MPH ...............................................................................................................................................................................180
CFM ...............................................................................................................................................................................350
Battery Voltage .............................................................................................................................................................12 Volt
Weight .......................................................................................................................................................................18.2 lbs.
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FEATURES
KNOW YOUR BLOWER
See Figures 1 - 3.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the product 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.
CHARGER
The charger has a key-hole hanging feature for convenient,
space-saving storage. Screws should be installed so that
the center distance is 4-1/8 in.
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
Carefully remove the product and any accessories from
the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list
are included.
Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage
or damage occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-860-4050 for assistance.
ELECTRIC START
The blower has an electric start which can be used in place
of the recoil starter.
ENGINE
The blower has a powerful 30cc engine with sufficient power
to handle tough jobs.
MESH BACKING
The blower comes equipped with a mesh backing which
aids in user comfort.
THROTTLE ARM
Easily adjust the throttle arm to the desired position by pulling
the arm down or pushing it up.
THROTTLE CONTROL
The blower can be operated at any speed between idle and
full throttle.
PACKING LIST
Backpack Blower
Battery, 12 Volt
Bellows
Blower Handle
Charger
Elbow
High velocity nozzle with leaf scraper
Lower Tube
Nozzle
Tube Clamp (3)
2-Cycle Engine Oil
Upper Tube
Operator’s Manual
NOTE: Read and remove all hang tags and store with your
operator’s manual.
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ASSEMBLY
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 serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories 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.
Join the lower tube and nozzle together by aligning raised
locking tabs on lower tube with the raised locking slots
on nozzle and twist to secure.
Assemble the connected lower tube and nozzle to the
upper tubes by aligning raised locking tabs on the upper
tube with the raised locking slots on connected lower
tubes by twisting to secure.
NOTE: Check all locking connections to ensure they are
tightly secured.
CAUTION:
Make all adjustments to the harness straps before starting the blower to avoid the possibility of injury.
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.
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 3 - 5.
Place a tube clamp in the groove on elbow and install the
elbow tube onto blower. Tighten large clamp securely.
Place clamp in the groove on the bellows and install the
bellows onto the elbow. Tighten clamp securely.
Insert upper tube into adjustable handle. Position the
adjustable handle in the center of upper tube and tighten
thumb screw securely.
NOTE: The position of the adjustable handle may be
moved for the best comfort after the blower is strapped
onto the operator’s back.
Place clamp in the groove on the bottom end of the bellows
and install the upper tube onto the bellows. Tighten clamp
securely.
ADJUSTING HARNESS AND WAIST STRAPS
Straps should be adjusted to a comfortable position before
starting the blower.
To adjust harness strap assembly:
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.
There are three possible height adjustment positions that
can be used to easily adjust harness.
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.
Chest strap should be tightened or loosened until adjusted
to a comfortable operating position.
To adjust waist strap assembly:
Waist strap should be tightened or loosened until adjusted
to a comfortable operating position.
ADJUSTING ADJUSTABLE HANDLE
See Figure 6.
Loosen thumb screw by twisting counterclockwise.
Move adjustable handle to desired position and secure
screw by twisting clockwise.
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OPERATION
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.
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.
FILLING TANK
Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contam-
ination.
Loosen fuel cap slowly. Rest the cap on a clean
surface.
Carefully pour fuel into the tank. Avoid spillage.
Prior to replacing the fuel cap, clean and inspect the
gasket.
Immediately replace fuel cap and hand tighten. Wipe up
any fuel spillage.
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine after first use.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
Clear leaves and other debris from your lawn
Keeping decks and driveways free from grass clippings,
leaves, pine needles, and other debris
FUELING AND REFUELING THE BLOWER
FUEL MIXTURE
This product is powered by a 2-cycle engine and requires
pre-mixing gasoline and 2-cycle lubricant. Pre-mix unleaded
gasoline and 2-cycle engine lubricant in a clean 1 gallon
container approved for gasoline.
Recommended fuel: This engine is certified to operate on
unleaded gasoline intended for automotive use.
Mix a high quality 2-cycle engine lubricant at 2.6 oz. per
gallon (US).
Do not use automotive lubricant or 2-cycle outboard
lubricant.
DO NOT mix quantities larger than usable in a 30 day
period.
HIGH QUALITY 2-CYCLE ENGINE LUBRICANT
GASOLINE LUBRICANT
1 gallon (US) 2.6 oz.
1 liter 20 cc (20 ml)
WARNING:
Always shut off engine before fueling. Never add fuel to
a machine with a running or hot engine. Move at least
30 ft. from refueling site before starting engine. Do not
smoke! Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.
OXYGENATED FUELS
Some conventional gasolines are blended with alcohol or an
ether compound. These gasolines are collectively referred
to as oxygenated fuels. To meet clean air standards, some
areas of the United States and Canada use oxygenated fuels
to help reduce emissions.
If using an oxygenated fuel, make sure it is unleaded and
meets the minimum octane rating requirements. Before using
an oxygenated fuel, try to confirm the fuel’s contents. Some
states/provinces require this information to be posted on the
pump. The following are the EPA approved percentages of
oxygenates:
Ethanol (ethyl or grain alcohol) 10% by volume. You
may use gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol by volume.
Gasoline containing ethanol may be marketed under the
name “Gasohol.” Do not use E85 fuel.
MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) 15% by volume. You
may use gasoline containing up to 15% MTBE by volume.
Methanol (methyl or wood alcohol) 5% by volume. You
may use gasoline containing up to 5% methanol by volume
as long as it also contains cosolvents and corrosion inhibitors to protect the fuel system. Gasoline containing more
than 5% methanol by volume may cause starting and/or
performance problems. It may also damage metal, rubber,
and plastic parts of the product or your fuel system.
If you notice any undesirable operating symptoms, try another service station or switch to another brand of gasoline.
NOTE: Fuel system damage or performance problems resulting from the use of an oxygenated fuel containing more
than the percentages of oxygenates stated previously are
not covered under warranty.
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OPERATION
CAUTION:
If at any point during the charging process none of the
LEDs are lit, remove the battery pack from the charger
to avoid damaging the product. DO NOT insert another
battery. Return the charger and battery to your nearest
service center for service or replacement.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 7.
The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low
charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore,
you should charge overnight prior to use.
NOTE: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they
are charged. Allow several cycles (operation followed by
recharging) for them to become fully charged.
Charge battery pack only with the charging assembly
provided.
Make sure power supply is normal household voltage,
120 V, AC only, 60 Hz.
Connect charger to power supply.
Place battery pack in charging stand. Align raised rib
on battery pack with groove in charging stand.
Press down on battery pack to be sure contacts on battery
pack engage properly with contacts in charging stand.
The charge indicator light (LED), located on the charging
stand, will light up red and glow when the charger
is properly connected to power supply. This light
indicates the charger is operating properly. It will remain
on until battery pack is removed from charging stand or
charger is disconnected from power supply.
After normal usage, 3 hours or less of charging time is
required to fully recharge battery pack.
If both red and orange LED indicators glow, the
battery pack is deeply or completely discharged, and
6 hours or longer of charging time is required to fully
recharge battery pack.
NOTE: If charger does not charge battery pack or orange
LED continues to glow after more than 30 minutes of
charging, return battery pack and charging assembly to
your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center for electrical
check.
The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch
while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a
problem.
Do not place charger in an area of extreme heat or cold.
It will work best at normal room temperature.
When batteries become fully charged, unplug charger
from power supply and remove the battery pack.
CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK
When using the tool continuously, the batteries in the
battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery
pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before
attempting to recharge.
NOTE: This situation only occurs when continuous use of
the product causes the batteries to become hot. It does not
occur under normal circumstances. Refer to CHARGING
THE BATTERY PACK for normal recharging of batteries.
If the charging assembly does not charge the battery pack
under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack
and charging assembly to your nearest Ryobi Authorized
Service Center for electrical check.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 8.
Place the battery pack in the product. Align raised rib on
battery pack with groove in product’s battery port.
Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap in place and that battery pack is secured in product
before beginning operation.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress both
sides to release battery pack from the product.
Remove battery pack from the product.
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STARTING AND STOPPING
See Figures 9 - 11.
OPERATION
WARNING:
When starting the product for the first time or when the battery voltage is low, it may be necessary to manually start
this product.
FOR ELECTRIC START:
To start a cold engine:
DO NOT engage the throttle until the engine starts and
runs.
Lay the product on a flat, bare surface.
PRIME - Press the primer bulb 7 times.
SET the start lever to the START position.
PRESS ignition switch.
Push the throttle to run.
NOTE: Engaging and releasing the throttle releases the start
lever to the RUN position.
To start a warm engine:
PRESS ignition switch.
To stop the engine:
Press and hold the switch in the stop “ ” position until
the engine stops.
FOR MANUAL START:
To start a cold engine:
DO NOT engage the throttle until the engine starts and
runs.
Lay the product on a flat, bare surface.
PRIME - Press the primer bulb 7 times.
SET the start lever to the START position.
PULL the recoil starter until the engine starts.
Push the throttle to run.
NOTE: Engaging and releasing the throttle releases the start
lever to the RUN position.
To start a warm engine:
PULL the recoil starter until the engine starts.
To stop the engine:
Press and hold the switch in the stop “ ” position until
the engine stops.
IF ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED STARTING THIS
PRODUCT:
Do not return this product to the retail store where it was
purchased. Please call our Customer Service Department
for any issues you may have.
For Help Call: 1-800-860-4050.
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 12.
Slip arm through harness strap and onto shoulder, then
repeat for the other shoulder. Adjust the straps to a
comfortable position. Refer to Adjusting Harness Straps
earlier in this manual. Remove unit for starting.
Start the blower. Refer to Starting and Stopping earlier
in this manual.
Put on the blower again. The unit should be operated on
the operator’s right side as shown.
To keep from scattering debris, blow around the outer
edges of a debris pile. Never blow directly into the center
of a pile.
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.
To reduce sound levels, limit the number of pieces of
equipment used at any one time.
Operate blower at the lowest possible throttle speed to
do the job.
Check your equipment before operation, especially the
muffler, air intakes, and air filters.
Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing.
In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces when water
is available.
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.
Watch out for children, pets, open windows, or freshly
washed cars, and blow debris safely away.
Use the wide sweeper nozzle for larger volume, so the
air stream can work close to the ground.
After using blowers or other equipment, CLEAN UP!
Dispose of debris properly.
CAUTION:
Do not place blower on top of or near loose debris.
Debris may be sucked into blower intake vent resulting
in possible damage to the unit.
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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during tool operation. If operation is dusty, also
wear a dust mask.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, troubleshooting, 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 may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, lubricant, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, penetrating lubricants, 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.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under
normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required.
SPARK PLUG
This engine uses a Champion RCJ6Y or equivalent spark
plug with .025 in. electrode gap. Use an exact replacement
and replace annually, or more frequently if necessary.
WARNING:
Be careful not to cross-thread the spark plug. Crossthreading will seriously damage the product.
CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND
MUFFLER
Depending on the type of fuel used, the type and amount
of lubricant used, and/or your operating conditions, the
exhaust port and muffler 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 recommended that only qualified
service technicians perform this service.
SPARK ARRESTOR
The spark arrestor must be replaced every 25 hours or
yearly to ensure proper performance of the product. Spark
arrestors may be in different locations depending on the
model purchased. Please contact the nearest service dealer
for servicing your spark arrestor.
WARNING:
Never run the blower without the spark arrestor in place.
Failure to do so could result in a fire that could cause
serious personal injury.
FUEL CAP
WARNING:
A leaking fuel cap is a fire hazard and must be replaced
immediately. Failure to do so could result in a fire that
could cause serious personal injury.
The fuel cap contains a non-serviceable filter and a check
valve. A clogged fuel filter will cause poor engine performance. If performance improves when the fuel cap is
loosened, the check valve may be faulty or filter clogged.
Replace the fuel cap if required.
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 handling of gasoline.
When storing 1 month or longer:
Drain all fuel from tank into a container approved for
gasoline. Run engine until it stops.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER.
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Engine will not start. No spark.
No fuel.
Engine is flooded.
Starter rope pulls harder now than when
new.
Engine starts but will not accelerate. Engine requires approximately three
minutes to warm up.
Check spark. Remove spark plug. Reattach
the spark plug cap and lay spark plug on
metal cylinder. Pull the starter rope and
watch for spark at spark plug tip. If there
is no spark, repeat test with a new spark
plug.
Push primer bulb until bulb is full of fuel.
If bulb does not fill, primary fuel delivery
system is blocked. Contact a servicing
dealer. If primer bulb fills, engine may be
flooded, proceed to next item.
Remove spark plug, turn unit so spark plug
hole is aimed at the ground. Rotate the
choke dial to “RUN” position and pull starter
cord 10 to 15 times. This will clear excess
fuel from engine. Clean and reinstall spark
plug. Pull starter three times with choke dial
at “RUN”. If engine does not start, rotate
choke dial to “FULL CHOKE” position and
repeat normal starting procedure. If engine
still fails to start, repeat procedure with a
new spark plug.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Allow engine to completely warm up. If
engine does not accelerate after three
minutes, contact a servicing dealer.
Engine starts but will only run at high speed
at half choke.
Engine does not reach full speed and emits
excessive smoke.
Engine starts, runs, and accelerates but
will not idle.
Carburetor requires adjustment. Contact a servicing dealer.
Check lubricant fuel mixture.
Air filter is dirty.
Spark arrestor screen is dirty.
Idle speed screw on carburetor needs
adjustment.
Use fresh fuel and the correct 2-cycle
lubricant mix.
Clean air filter. Refer to Cleaning the Air
Filter Screen earlier in this manual.
Contact a servicing dealer.
Turn idle speed screw clockwise to
increase idle speed. See figure 12.
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