Ryobi P724 Operation Manual - Page 7

OPERATION REMOVING THE ROLLER BRUSH FOR CLEANING See Figure 12, page 10. The roller brush is located inside the roller bar assembly. The roller bar assembly has a tool-free end cap, allowing the roller brush to be easily removed for cleaning. To remove:  Insert a coin into the slot on the end of the roller brush as shown. Rotate the end cap approximately 1/4 in. counterclockwise to unlock the roller brush.  Slide the brush to release the cap and pull the brush from the roller bar assembly. NOTE: Use scissors to remove any threads or hair wrapped around the roller brush using the scissor grooves. To reattach:  Insert the roller brush into the roller bar assembly.  Align the tabs on the cap to the notches on the roller bar assembly and firmly press the cap into place. NOTE: Make sure the opposite end of the roller brush is aligned to the drive spindle when pressing the cap into the assembly housing.  Turn the end cap 1/4 in. clockwise with coin to lock into place. MAINTENANCE This product contains no serviceable parts. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which could result in serious personal injury. CLEANING/REPLACING THE FILTER See Figure 13, page 10.  Remove the battery pack and the dust bowl.  Remove the filter assembly by pulling it out of the dust bowl.  Shake or lightly brush any dust or dirt off the filter ­assembly.  Remove the prefilter by lightly pulling on one of the tabs and sliding away from the assembly. The prefilter may be rinsed if necessary.  Empty the dust bowl; wash if necessary. Before reattaching to the vacuum, make sure all pieces are completely dry.  Attach the prefilter to the filter by inserting the base of the filter into the indent of the prefilter and snapping the tabs into place. NOTE: Carefully spread the tabs to help align and snap them into place.  Install the filter assembly into the dust bowl. Reattach the dust bowl by aligning the slot on the bottom of dust bowl with the tab on the bottom of motor housing, then snap the two sections together. When purchasing a replacement filter assembly, request recommended part number 316342001. NOTE: ILLUSTRATIONS START ON PAGE 8 AFTER FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS. 7 - English