Operation – Ryobi RY08578 User Manual
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Watch out for children, pets, open windows or freshly
washed cars, and blow debris safely away.
Use the 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.
CRUISE CONTROL
See Figure 9.
The cruise control can be used to operate the blower without
holding the throttle trigger.
To engage the cruise control:
Pull cruise control lever back toward user, and stop at
the desired throttle setting.
To release the cruise control, push cruise control lever all
the way toward the front of unit.
Fig. 8
OPERATION
Fig. 9
crUise control
throttle trigger
ProPer oPerAting Position