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INTRODUCTION THANK YOU Thank you for purchasing this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool is designed to provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator’s manual provides you with easyto-understand operating instructions. Read the entire operator’s manual and follow all of the instructions to keep your new outdoor power tool in top operating condition. PRODUCT REFERENCES, ILLUSTRATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS I.
SAFETY WARNINGS THE PURPOSE OF SAFETY SYMBOLS IS TO ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE DANGERS. THE SAFETY SYMBOLS, AND THE EXPLANATIONS WITH THEM, DESERVE YOUR CAREFUL ATTENTION AND UNDERSTANDING. THE SAFETY WARNINGS DO NOT BY THEMSELVES ELIMINATE ANY DANGER. THE INSTRUCTIONS OR WARNINGS THEY GIVE ARE NOT SUBSTITUTES FOR PROPER ACCIDENT PREVENTION MEASURES. SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
SAFETY WARNINGS • CORD SETS: Make sure your cord set is in good condition. When using a cord set, be sure to use a cord that is heavy enough to carry the current that your unit will draw. An undersized cord set will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The table shows the correct size to use depending on the cord length and nameplate amperage rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier size line gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
SAFETY WARNINGS • 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.
SAFETY WARNINGS SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information. SYMBOL MEANING • SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS BLOWER ASSEMBLY WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, be sure the unit is off and unplugged before assembling any components. 1. NOTE: The blower tube and nozzle or concentrator tube must be used at all times when in blower mode to prevent the motor from overheating. With the unit off and unplugged, install the blower tube onto the motor housing. Turn the tube clockwise until it locks (Figs. 1, 2 and 3). Fig.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2. Align the arrow on the upper vacuum tube with the arrow on the motor housing (Fig. 7). Note that the flat on the upper vacuum tube faces the vacuum door as you install the tube. MOTOR HOUSING 4. Slide the lower vacuum tube into the upper vacuum tube. The arrow on the lower vacuum tube should align with the arrow on the upper vacuum tube (Fig. 9). 5. Turn the tube clockwise until the dot on the lower vacuum tube aligns with the dot on the upper vacuum tube (Fig. 9).
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY PARTS FOR VACUUM MODE MOTOR HOUSING VACUUM ELBOW TUBE Fig. 11 VACUUM DOOR 8. Close the zipper on the bag (Fig. 11). 9. Align the vacuum bag/elbow tube assembly with the grooves on the motor housing (Figs. 12 and 13). UPPER VACUUM TUBE VACUUM BAG 10. Install the vacuum bag/elbow tube assembly onto the motor housing. Turn the assembly clockwise until it locks (Fig. 12).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Use an appropriate extension cord to connect to power. See Electrical Safety Warnings for recommended cords. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this unit has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). The outdoor extension cord used with the unit must also be polarized. The plug on the extension cord will fit into the unit only one way. If the plug doesn’t fit fully into the unit, reverse the plug. If it does not fit, use a cord with a correct connection.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3. Use the blower for walls, overhangs and screens (Fig. 18). Fig. 18 OPERATING AS A VACUUM WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, wear goggles or safety glasses at all times when operating this unit. Wear a face mask or dust mask in dusty locations. WARNING: Turn off and unplug the unit before opening vacuum door or installing or removing vacuum bag to avoid personal injury from the impeller. SHOULDER STRAP ADJUSTMENTS 1.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, be sure the unit is off and unplugged before cleaning or performing any maintenance on it. SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED UNITS This unit is double-insulated. In a doubleinsulated unit, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated unit, nor should a means for grounding be added to this unit.
SPECIFICATIONS Motor Amperage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.5 Amps-Model 180r 12 Amps-Model 190r Maximum Blower Velocity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 mph (210 kmh)-Model 180r 180 mph (290 kmh)-Model 190r Maximum Blower Air Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 cfm (9.1 cmm)-Model 180r 350 cfm (9.9 cmm)-Model 190r Operating Weight (As Blower) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4 lb (2.
LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY RYOBI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS warrants each new RYOBI Product for two (2) years according to the following terms. This warranty extends to the original retail purchaser only and commences on the date of original retail purchase. Any part of the RYOBI Product manufactured or supplied by RYOBI and found in the reasonable judgement of RYOBI to be defective in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced by an authorized RYOBI service dealer without charge for parts and labor.
