Ryobi RY08578 - Manual (Page 8)

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KNOW YOUR BLOWER
See Figure 1.
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 op-
erating 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.
ADjUSTABLE THROTTLE CONTROL HANDLE
Easily adjust throttle control handle by loosening handle
knob to position handle in desired location.
CRUISE CONTROL
The cruise control feature allows the user to operate the
blower without holding the throttle.
MESH BACKING
The blower comes equipped with a mesh backing which
aids in user comfort.
MOTOR
The blower has a powerful 5.4cc engine with sufficient
power to handle tough jobs.
ROTOCHOKE ™
The rotochoke allows for easier and quicker
starting.
THROTTLE TRIGGER
The blower can be operated at any speed between idle and
full throttle.
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.
PACKING LIST
Backpack Blower
Bellows
Cable Tie ()
Clamp Screw (3)
Elbow
Nozzle
Straight Tube
Throttle Control Handle Tube
Tube Clamp (3)
-Cycle Engine Oil
Operator’s Manual
NOTE: Read and remove all hang tags and store with your
operator’s manual.
FEATURES
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 accesso-
ries 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 serious
personal injury, always disconnect the engine spark plug
wire from the spark plug when assembling parts.