Ryobi RY08576 - Manual (Page 12)

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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/THROTTLE LOCK
See Figure 9.
The cruise control (throttle lock) can be used to operate the
blower without holding the throttle trigger.
To engage the cruise control/throttle lock:

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. 
crUise control
(throttle lock)
throttle trigger
ProPer oPerAting Position