Ryobi RY08420А - Manual (Page 11)

9 — English
OPERATION
WARNING:
Engine housing can become hot during operation. Do
not touch or place any part of your body or clothing on
the engine housing, vents surrounding the muffler, or
exhaust port when starting, operating, or transporting
the blower. Stop and allow the engine to cool down for
at least 15 minutes prior to storing the blower and do
not allow blower to contact combustible materials when
storing. Contact with the engine housing, muffler vents,
or exhaust gases could result in serious burns and/or
ignite combustible materials.
STARTING AND STOPPING
See Figures 8 - 10.
Blower should be on a flat, bare surface for starting.

Slowly press the primer bulb 10 times.
NOTE: After the 10th press, fuel should be visible in the
primer bulb. If it is not, continue to press the primer until
you see fuel in the bulb.
 Unlock the cruise control (set to Idle)
 Set the choke lever to the START position A.
 Pull starter grip sharply until engine attempts to run. Do
not pull the starter grip more than five (5) times.
 Set the choke lever to the RUN position B.
 Pull the starter grip and rope until the engine runs. Do
not pull the starter grip more than six (6) times.
NOTE: If the engine does not start, return to the START
position and repeat the steps that follow.
 Allow the engine to run for 10 seconds before using the
blower.
TO STOP THE ENGINE:

To stop the engine, depress the STOP switch to the stop
position “ O ”.
HOT RESTART OF THE ENGINE:

Set the choke lever to the RUN position.
 Lock cruise control.
 Pull the starter grip until the engine runs.
IF ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED STARTING THIS
PRODUCT:
Do not return this product to the retail store where it was
purchased. Please call our Customer Service Department
for any issues you may have.
For Help Call: 1-800-860-4050.
OPERATING THE BLOWER
See Figure 11.
NOTICE:
Always operate your product in compliance with all ap-
plicable laws and ordinances.
 Slip arm through harness strap and onto shoulder, then
repeat for the other shoulder. Adjust the straps to a
comfortable position. Refer to
Adjusting Harness Straps
earlier in this manual. Remove unit for starting.
 Start the blower. Refer to Starting and Stopping earlier
in this manual.
 Put on the blower again. The unit should be operated on
the operator’s right side as shown.
 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.
 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.
 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.
 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.
WARNING:
Do not place blower on top of or near loose debris. Debris
can be sucked into blower intake vent resulting in serious
personal injury and possible damage to the unit.
CRUISE CONTROL
See Figure 12.
The cruise control can be used to operate the blower without
holding the throttle trigger.
To engage the cruise control:

Push cruise control lever down and stop at the desired
throttle setting.
 To release the cruise control, pull cruise control lever all
the way up.