Ryobi RY08552, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...d 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 ...

Page 2: ...ntenance 15 16 Troubleshooting 17 Warranty 18 20 Parts Ordering Service Back Page TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION This tool 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 ...

Page 3: ...s rocks broken glass nails wire or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine GENERAL SAFETY RULES 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 sta...

Page 4: ...ars or cigarettes unless the cinders are completely cool specific SAFETY RULES refueling Fuel is highly flammable Take precautions when using to reduce the chance of serious personal injury 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 refu...

Page 5: ...or s manual before using this product Wear Eye and Hearing Protection Wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 as well as hearing protection when operating this equipment Vacuum Door Do not run unit while vacuum door is unsecured Long Hair Risk of long hair being drawn into air inlet Loose Clothing Risk of loose clothing being drawn into air intake Gasoline and Oil Use unleade...

Page 6: ...can re sult 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 The following signal words and meanings are intended to e...

Page 7: ...acement 25 4cc Air Velocity MPH 205 with high velocity nozzle CFM 375 vacuum mode Fig 1a primer bulb choke dial STARTER GRIP UPPER VACUUM TUBE VACUUM BAG LOWER VACUUM TUBE SHOULDER STRAP vacuum TUBE screw vacuum handle upper handle CRUisE CONTROL THROTTLE TRIGGER ...

Page 8: ...as a powerful 25 4cc engine with sufficient power to handle tough blowing and vacuuming jobs mulcher The blower is equipped with a steel mulching blade that efficiently reduces leaves at a 12 1 ratio Fig 1b UPPER handle upper BLOWER tube inlet cover door CRUisE CONTROL THROTTLE TRIGGER door tab HIGH VELOCITY NOZZLE with wet leaf scraper SWEEPER NOZZLE FEATURES ROTOCHOKE ZIP START The rotochoke zip...

Page 9: ...duct 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 WARNING To prevent accidental starting that could cause...

Page 10: ...per blower tube from the blower Unzip the vacuum bag and place the adaptor inside as shown Align the raised slots on the bag adaptor with the raised locking tabs on the blower housing outlet push the bag adaptor onto the housing Twist to lock into place Rotate the vacuum bag until the shoulder strap is up right Make sure the vacuum bag is zipped and closed before starting the unit Fig 6 adaptor in...

Page 11: ...by aligning the raised locking tabs with the raised slots Tap tube assembly on ground until the screw holes in lower tube are in the raised slot of the upper tube Secure with supplied screws Depress door tab and open vacuum inlet door Align tabs on housing with tube assembly Insert tube assembly into vacuum opening Twist clockwise and lock the upper vacuum tube into the blower housing To remove th...

Page 12: ...ult in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury WARNING Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom mended 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 Keep decks a...

Page 13: ...ise to the RUN posi tion Engage the throttle trigger to operate To start a warm engine Squeeze the throttle trigger Rotate the choke dial counterclockwise to the RUN position Slowly press the primer bulb seven 7 times Pull the starter grip sharply until the engine runs To stop the blower vacuum Release the throttle trigger Press and hold the engine switch to the O or STOP posi tion OPERATING THE B...

Page 14: ...tly dampen surfaces when water is available Watch out for children pets open windows or freshly washed cars and blow debris safely away Use the full blower nozzle extension so the air stream can work close to the ground After using blowers or other equipment CLEAN UP Dispose of debris properly Use the sweeper nozzle for the everyday blowing opera tion Thisnozzleallowsformoreareatobecoveredduring t...

Page 15: ... rod or stick may be required to clear the entire tubelength Ensurethatalldebrishasbeenclearedbefore reassembling the vacuum tubes 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 power tool operation or when blowing dust If operation is dusty ...

Page 16: ...rvice VACUUM BAG A dirty bag will reduce performance To clean the bag turn it inside out and shake Wash the bag in soapy water at least once a year To obtain a replacement bag see How to Order Replacement Parts on the back page of this manual 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 w...

Page 17: ...lug Replace lead wire or attach to spark plug Contact authorized service center Engine hard to start Water in gasoline or stale fuel mixture Too much oil in fuel mixture Engine is under or over choked Weak spark at spark plug Drain entire system and refill with fresh fuel Drain and refill with correct mixture Adjust choke as necessary Contact authorized service center Engine lacks power Air filter...

Page 18: ...y does not extendtorepairsmadenecessarybynormalwearorbythe use of parts or accessories which are either incompatible with the ryobi 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 ...

Page 19: ... 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 fails during the period of warranty coverage it will be repaired or replaced at any RYOBI Authorized Service Center at n...

Page 20: ... section below warranty MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR PURCHASE Go to www ryobitools com and register your new tool on line Your product has been fully tested prior to shipment to ensure your complete satisfaction For any questions about operating or maintaining your product call the Ryobi Help Line CALL 1 800 860 4050 www ryobitools com To register your Ryobi product or set up your eBox account by regular...

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Page 22: ...nd Service Prior to requesting service or purchasing replacement parts please obtain your model and serial number from the product data plate MODEL NUMBER 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 Authorize...