Ryobi RY40410A User Manual - Page 9

ASSEMBLY  Push in the button located on the blower ­attachment. Align the button with the guide recess on the power head coupler and slide the two shafts together. Rotate attachment shaft until button locks into the positioning hole. NOTE: If the button does not release completely in the positioning hole, the shaft is not locked into place. Slightly rotate from side to side until the button is locked into place.  Tighten the knob securely. REMOVING THE ATTACHMENT FROM THE POWER HEAD  Stop the engine or motor and remove the spark plug wire or disconnect from the power supply.  Loosen the knob.  Push in the button and twist the shafts to remove and separate ends. WARNING: Be certain the knob is fully tightened before operating equipment. Check it periodically for tightness during use to avoid serious injury. OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. 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: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury. APPLICATIONS You may use this product for the purposes listed below:  Clearing leaves and other debris from your lawn  Keeping decks and driveways free from leaves and pine needles USING THE BLOWER ATTACHMENT See Figure 4. When using the blower attachment, hold the unit with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle. Keep a firm grip with both hands while in operation. The blower should be held at a comfortable position with the rear handle about hip height. NOTE: Carry the unit slightly above ground level. Do not drag or push it along on the ground as the housing will wear quickly. OPERATING TIPS  To keep from scattering debris, blow around the outer edges of a debris pile. Never blow directly into the center of a pile.