Ryobi 170r Blower User Manual


 
SAFETY WARNINGS
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Do not wear loose fitting clothing or articles
such as scarves, strings, chains, ties, etc.,
because they could get drawn into the air
intake. Also make sure long hair does not get
drawn into the air intake. Long hair must be
pulled back and secured off shoulders and
neck.
Do not put any object into openings. Do not
use with any opening blocked; keep free of
dirt, debris and anything that may reduce the
air flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
Do not point the Blower/Vacuum in anyones
direction or in the direction of windows.
Do not force unit. It will do the job better and
with less likelihood of injury at a rate for
which it was designed.
Avoid situations that could catch the vacuum
bag on fire. Do not operate near an open
flame. Do not vacuum warm ash from
fireplaces, barbecue pits, brush piles, etc. Do
not vacuum discarded cigars or cigarettes
unless the cinders are completely cool.
Never use the Blower/Vacuum without the
nozzle tubes attached when in the blower
mode or the vacuum tubes and vacuum bag
attached when in the vacuum mode.
Do not use this Blower/Vacuum to pick up
liquid or wet materials.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
As a vacuum, the unit is designed to pick
up dry material such as leaves, grass, small
twigs and bits of paper. Do not attempt to
vacuum wet debris and/or standing water
as this may result in damage to the Blower/
Vacuum and possible electric shock. To
avoid severe damage to the impeller, do not
vacuum metal, broken glass, etc.
Unplug the Blower/Vacuum before
attempting to install or remove the tubes.
The unit must be unplugged and the impeller
blades should no longer be turning to avoid
contact with the rotating blades.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS
Disconnect the unit from the power supply
when not in use, before servicing, when
changing accessories such as tubes,
vacuum bag assembly, etc.
Use only genuine replacement parts
approved by Ryobi when servicing this
unit. These parts are available from your
authorized dealer. The use of non-standard
parts, or other accessories or attachments
not designed for this unit, could result in
serious injury to the user or damage to the
Blower/Vacuum and void your warranty.
Maintain this Blower/Vacuum with care. Keep
the unit clean and serviced for the best and
safest performance. Follow the maintenance
instructions. Always use a clean cloth when
cleaning. Never use strong detergents,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, or
any strong solvents to clean the unit.
Keep your unit in good working condition.
Follow instructions for servicing and
changing accessories. Inspect unit
periodically, and if damaged, have it repaired
by an authorized service facility. Inspect
extension cords periodically and replace if
damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free
from oil and grease.
Store unit indoors. When not in use,
appliances should be stored indoors in a dry,
and high or locked-up place, out of the reach
of children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to
them frequently and use them to instruct
other users. If you loan someone this unit,
also loan them these instructions.