Ryobi RY38BP Operation Manual - Page 11

OPERATION n Watch out for children, pets, open windows, or freshly washed cars, and blow debris safely away. n Use the nozzle for larger volume, so the air stream can work close to the ground. n 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 13. 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. MAINTENANCE Normal maintenance, replacement or repair of emission control devices and systems may be performed by any qualified repair establishment or individual with original or equivalent parts. Warranty and recall repairs must be performed by an authorized service center; please contact customer service for assistance. WARNING: Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries. WARNING: When servicing, use only recommended or equivalent replacement parts. Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause product damage. NOTICE: Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please contact customer service or a qualified service center for assistance. 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, lubricant, grease, etc. WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleumbased products, penetrating lubricants, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which can result in serious personal injury. SPARK PLUG This engine uses a Torch L7RTC, RYOBI AC00160A, Champion RCJ6Y, or equivalent spark plug with .025 in. electrode gap. Use a recommended or equivalent replacement and replace annually, or more frequently if necessary. NOTICE: Be careful not to cross-thread the spark plug. Crossthreading will seriously damage the product. CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT NOTICE: The spark arrestor on this product has not been evaluated by the USDA Forest Service and cannot be used on U.S. forest lands. In addition, product users must comply with Federal, State, and local fire prevention regulations. Check with appropriate authorities. Contact customer service or a qualified service center to purchase a replacement spark arrestor. 9 - English