Ryobi Blower 170r User Guide

MODEL 180r and 190r  
ELECTRIC BLOWER/VAC  
O P E R AT O R ’ S M A N U A L  
FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 in U.S.  
OR 1-800-265-6778 in CANADA  
IMPORTANT MANUAL  
DO NOT THROW AWAY  
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SAFETY WARNINGS  
THE PURPOSE OF SAFETY SYMBOLS IS TO  
WARNING: Failure to obey a  
safety warning can result in serious  
injury to yourself or to others.  
Always follow the safety precautions  
to reduce the risk of fire, electric  
shock, and personal injury.  
ATTRACT YOUR ATTENTION TO POSSIBLE  
DANGERS. THE SAFETY SYMBOLS, AND THE  
EXPLANATIONS WITH THEM, DESERVE YOUR  
CAREFUL ATTENTION AND UNDERSTANDING.  
THE SAFETY WARNINGS DO NOT BY  
THEMSELVES ELIMINATE ANY DANGER.  
THE INSTRUCTIONS OR WARNINGS THEY  
GIVE ARE NOT SUBSTITUTES FOR PROPER  
ACCIDENT PREVENTION MEASURES.  
CAUTION: Failure to obey  
a safety warning may result in  
property damage or personal injury  
to yourself or to others. Always  
follow the safety precautions to  
reduce the risk of fire, electric  
shock, and personal injury.  
SYMBOL  
MEANING  
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:  
Indicates danger, warning or caution.  
May be used in conjunction with  
other symbols or pictographs.  
NOTE: Advises you of information or  
instructions vital to the operation  
or maintenance of the equipment.  
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety  
warning will result in serious injury to  
yourself or to others. Always follow  
the safety precautions to reduce  
the risk of fire, electric shock, and  
personal injury.  
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION •  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical  
shock, use only extension cords approved for  
outdoor use, such as an extension cord of  
cord type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A,  
SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-W or SJTOW-A.  
A 2-wire extension cord (an extension cord  
without a ground) may be used because the  
tool is double insulated. However, a 3-wire  
extension cord (an extension cord with a  
ground) that uses a NEMA type connector  
(parallel blade, U ground) may also be used.  
Extension cords are available from your local  
retailer. Use only round-jacketed extension  
cords approved for outdoor use.  
WARNING: When using this  
Blower/Vacuum, basic safety  
precautions should always be  
followed to reduce the risk of fire,  
electric shock, and personal injury.  
Make sure this manual is carefully  
read and understood before starting  
or operating this equipment.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS  
ELECTRICAL SAFETY WARNINGS  
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this  
unit has a polarized plug (one blade is wider  
than the other). This unit will fit with a  
This tool is double-insulated. Use only  
identical replacement parts when servicing.  
polarized plug only one way. If the plug does  
not fit fully into the unit, reverse the plug. If it  
still does not fit, use a cord with the correct  
connection. If the cord does not fit into the  
power supply outlet, contact a qualified  
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not  
modify the cord or unit in any way.  
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)  
protection should be provided on the  
circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the  
gardening appliance. Receptacles are  
available having built-in GFCI protection and  
may be used for this measure of safety.  
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SAFETY WARNINGS  
CORD SETS: Make sure your cord set is in  
All guards and safety attachments must be  
installed properly before operating the unit.  
good condition. When using a cord set, be  
sure to use a cord that is heavy enough to  
carry the current that your unit will draw.  
An undersized cord set will cause a drop in  
line voltage resulting in loss of power and  
overheating. The table shows the correct size  
to use depending on the cord length and  
nameplate amperage rating. If in doubt, use  
the next heavier size line gauge. The smaller  
the gauge number, the heavier the cord. To  
reduce the possibility of disconnection of the  
unit from the cord set during operation, see  
Fig. 14, page 10.  
Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial  
light.  
Keep all bystanders, especially children and  
pets, at least 30 feet (9.2 m) away from the  
unit during operation.  
Inspect the area before starting the Blower/  
Vacuum. Remove all debris and hard or  
sharp objects such as glass, wire, etc.  
FOR SAFE OPERATION  
Do not leave the Blower/Vacuum plugged in  
when not in use, changing attachments, or  
while being serviced.  
MINIMUM WIRE SIZE FOR EXTENSION CORDS  
FOR 120 VOLT APPLIANCES  
Do not allow this product to be used as  
a toy.  
Cord length (ft)  
25  
50  
100  
150  
Amperage Rating  
6 to 10 amps  
Wire size (AWG)  
Use the right tool. Do not use unit for for any  
job except that for which it is intended. Use  
only the manufacturers recommended  
attachments.  
18  
16  
16  
16  
14  
14  
12  
12  
10 to 12 amps  
NOT  
RECOMMENDED  
12 to 16 amps  
14  
12  
Avoid accidental starting. Do not carry  
plugged-in unit with your finger on  
the switch. Be sure switch is off when  
plugging in.  
A nameplate on your unit indicates what  
voltage it uses. Never connect the unit to an  
AC voltage that differs from this voltage.  
Do not abuse the power cord. Never carry  
the unit by the cord or yank the plug out of  
the receptacle. Keep the cord away from  
heat, oil and sharp edges.  
Inspect all extension cords and the unit  
power connection periodically. Look closely  
for deterioration, cuts or cracks in the  
insulation. Also inspect the connections for  
damage. Replace the cords if any defects  
or damage appear.  
Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To  
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.  
Avoid dangerous environments. Never  
operate your unit in damp or wet conditions.  
Moisture is a shock hazard.  
Always remain alert. Use common sense. To  
prevent injury to yourself and others, do not  
operate this unit if you are fatigued.  
Do not use the unit in the rain.  
Do not operate the unit while under the  
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.  
Do not handle the plug or Blower/Vacuum  
with wet hands or standing on any  
wet surfaces.  
Wear goggles or safety glasses at all times  
when operating this Blower/Vacuum.  
BEFORE OPERATING  
Use a face mask or dust mask if operation  
is dusty.  
Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar  
with the controls and proper use of the unit.  
Do not overreach or use the unit from  
unstable surfaces such as ladders, trees,  
steep slopes, rooftops, etc. Keep proper  
footing and balance at all times.  
Children and adolescents must not  
manipulate units, except for adolescents  
in training and under the supervision of  
a specialist.  
Dress properly. Do not operate this  
Blower/Vacuum when barefoot or wearing  
open sandals. Always wear sturdy,  
rubber-soled footwear. The use of gloves,  
ear/hearing protection and long pants  
are recommended.  
Before each use, thoroughly inspect your  
Blower/Vacuum for loose or damaged parts.  
Do not use until adjustments or repairs are  
made.  
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SAFETY WARNINGS  
OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS  
Do not wear loose fitting clothing or articles  
such as scarves, strings, chains, ties, etc.,  
because they could get drawn into the air  
intake. Also make sure long hair does not get  
drawn into the air intake. Long hair must be  
pulled back and secured off shoulders and  
neck.  
Disconnect the unit from the power supply  
when not in use, before servicing, when  
changing accessories such as tubes,  
vacuum bag assembly, etc.  
Use only genuine replacement parts  
approved by Ryobi when servicing this  
unit. These parts are available from your  
authorized dealer. The use of non-standard  
parts, or other accessories or attachments  
not designed for this unit, could result in  
serious injury to the user or damage to the  
Blower/Vacuum and void your warranty.  
Do not put any object into openings. Do not  
use with any opening blocked; keep free of  
dirt, debris and anything that may reduce the  
air flow.  
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all  
parts of body away from openings and  
moving parts.  
Maintain this Blower/Vacuum with care. Keep  
the unit clean and serviced for the best and  
safest performance. Follow the maintenance  
instructions. Always use a clean cloth when  
cleaning. Never use strong detergents,  
gasoline, petroleum-based products, or  
any strong solvents to clean the unit.  
Do not point the Blower/Vacuum in anyones  
direction or in the direction of windows.  
Do not force unit. It will do the job better and  
with less likelihood of injury at a rate for  
which it was designed.  
Avoid situations that could catch the vacuum  
bag on fire. Do not operate near an open  
flame. Do not vacuum warm ash from  
fireplaces, barbecue pits, brush piles, etc. Do  
not vacuum discarded cigars or cigarettes  
unless the cinders are completely cool.  
Keep your unit in good working condition.  
Follow instructions for servicing and  
changing accessories. Inspect unit  
periodically, and if damaged, have it repaired  
by an authorized service facility. Inspect  
extension cords periodically and replace if  
damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free  
from oil and grease.  
Never use the Blower/Vacuum without the  
nozzle tubes attached when in the blower  
mode or the vacuum tubes and vacuum bag  
attached when in the vacuum mode.  
Store unit indoors. When not in use,  
appliances should be stored indoors in a dry,  
and high or locked-up place, out of the reach  
of children.  
Do not use this Blower/Vacuum to pick up  
liquid or wet materials.  
Turn off all controls before unplugging.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to  
them frequently and use them to instruct  
other users. If you loan someone this unit,  
also loan them these instructions.  
As a vacuum, the unit is designed to pick  
up dry material such as leaves, grass, small  
twigs and bits of paper. Do not attempt to  
vacuum wet debris and/or standing water  
as this may result in damage to the Blower/  
Vacuum and possible electric shock. To  
avoid severe damage to the impeller, do not  
vacuum metal, broken glass, etc.  
Unplug the Blower/Vacuum before  
attempting to install or remove the tubes.  
The unit must be unplugged and the impeller  
blades should no longer be turning to avoid  
contact with the rotating blades.  
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.  
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SAFETY WARNINGS  
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS  
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may  
appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating  
and maintenance and repair information.  
SYMBOL  
MEANING  
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL  
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in  
conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.  
READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
Failure to follow operating instructions and safety precautions  
in operator's manual can result in serious injury. Read  
operator's manual before starting or operating this unit.  
FOR SERVICE INFORMATION, CALL:  
USA: 1-800-345-8746  
CANADA: 1-800-265-6778  
WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION  
WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe  
eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye and ear protection when  
operating this unit.  
DO NOT USE IN THE RAIN  
WARNING: Avoid dangerous environments. Never operate  
your unit in the rain, or in damp or wet conditions. Moisture  
is a shock hazard.  
BLOWERS AND BLOWER/VACUUMS —  
ROTATING BLADES CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY  
WARNING: Stop the engine or motor before installing/changing  
tubes. Do not put hands or any other objects into the vacuum  
tubes while they are installed on this unit.  
KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY  
WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets,  
at least 30 feet (9.2 m) away from the operating area.  
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS  
BLOWER ASSEMBLY  
NOTE: The blower tube and nozzle or  
concentrator tube must be used at all  
times when in blower mode to prevent  
the motor from overheating.  
WARNING: To avoid serious  
personal injury, be sure the unit is  
off and unplugged before  
assembling any components.  
1. With the unit off and unplugged, install the  
blower tube onto the motor housing.  
Turn the tube clockwise until it locks  
(Figs. 1, 2 and 3).  
Fig. 4  
MOTOR HOUSING  
VACUUM ASSEMBLY  
WARNING: To avoid serious  
personal injury, be sure the unit is  
off and unplugged before  
BLOWER TUBE  
Fig. 1  
assembling any components.  
WARNING: To avoid serious  
personal injury, the vacuum tube  
assembly must be used whenever  
the vacuum door is open to avoid  
contact with rotating blades.  
ASSEMBLY PARTS  
BLOWER MODEL-180r  
BLOWER  
TUBE  
1. With the unit off and unplugged, release the  
vacuum door by carefully inserting a flat  
head screwdriver into the latch opening  
(Fig. 5). Twist the tip of the screwdriver  
gently and pull open the door with your  
other hand (Figs. 5 and 6).  
BLOWER  
NOZZLE  
TUBE  
REAR  
HAND  
GRIP  
MOTOR  
HOUSING  
Fig. 2  
ASSEMBLY PARTS  
BLOWER MODEL-190r  
BLOWER  
TUBE  
BLOWER  
CONCENTRATOR  
TUBE  
Fig. 5  
REAR  
HAND  
GRIP  
MOTOR  
HOUSING  
Fig. 3  
2. Insert the blower nozzle or concentrator  
tube onto the blower tube and turn it  
clockwise to lock (Figs. 2, 3 and 4).  
Fig. 6  
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS  
4. Slide the lower vacuum tube into the upper  
2. Align the arrow on the upper vacuum tube  
with the arrow on the motor housing  
(Fig. 7). Note that the flat on the upper  
vacuum tube faces the vacuum door as  
you install the tube.  
vacuum tube. The arrow on the lower  
vacuum tube should align with the arrow  
on the upper vacuum tube (Fig. 9).  
5. Turn the tube clockwise until the dot on the  
lower vacuum tube aligns with the dot on  
the upper vacuum tube (Fig. 9).  
MOTOR  
UPPER  
HOUSING  
VACUUM TUBE  
FLAT  
Fig. 7  
LOWER  
UPPER VACUUM TUBE  
Fig. 9  
VACUUM TUBE  
3. Slide the upper vacuum tube into the motor  
housing. Turn the tube clockwise until the  
dot on the tube aligns with the dot on the  
motor housing (Fig. 8).  
NOTE: For electric vacuum kits, the shorter end  
of the vacuum bag elbow tube with the  
raised ribs should be inserted through  
the zipper opening (Fig. 10).  
MOTOR  
UPPER  
HOUSING  
VACUUM  
TUBE  
6. Open the zipper on the large end of the  
vacuum bag.  
7. Insert the vacuum elbow tube through the  
zipper opening in the vacuum bag (Fig. 10),  
then through the bag opening in the other  
end of the bag, until the bag tube opening  
is seated against the tube flange.  
Fig. 8  
ASSEMBLY - VACUUM BAG  
BAG TUBE  
OPENING  
CURVED END  
POINTING UPWARD  
INSERT THIS  
END THROUGH  
THE BAG TUBE  
OPENING  
RAISED  
RIBS  
VACUUM  
ELBOW  
TUBE  
TUBE  
FLANGE  
VACUUM  
BAG  
ZIPPER  
OPENING  
Fig. 10  
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS  
ASSEMBLY PARTS  
FOR VACUUM MODE  
MOTOR  
HOUSING  
VACUUM  
ELBOW  
TUBE  
Fig. 11  
VACUUM  
DOOR  
8. Close the zipper on the bag (Fig. 11).  
UPPER  
VACUUM  
TUBE  
9. Align the vacuum bag/elbow tube assembly  
with the grooves on the motor housing  
(Figs. 12 and 13).  
VACUUM  
BAG  
10. Install the vacuum bag/elbow tube  
assembly onto the motor housing. Turn the  
assembly clockwise until it locks (Fig. 12).  
WARNING: Vacuum bag assembly  
must be used at all times during  
vacuum mode to prevent personal injury  
from objects being discharged from  
blower outlet and to prevent overheating  
of motor.  
LOWER  
VACUUM  
TUBE  
ASSEMBLY - AS A VACUUM  
MOTOR  
HOUSING  
VACUUM  
ELBOW  
TUBE  
Fig. 13  
UPPER  
VACUUM  
TUBE  
LOWER  
VACUUM  
TUBE  
VACUUM  
BAG  
NOTE: Make sure the angled  
end of the vacuum tube  
is facing the bag.  
Fig. 12  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
1. Use an appropriate extension cord to  
WARNING: To avoid serious  
personal injury, wear goggles or safety  
glasses at all times when operating  
this unit. Wear a face mask or dust  
mask in dusty locations.  
connect to power. See Electrical Safety  
Warnings for recommended cords.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of  
electric shock, this unit has a polarized  
plug (one blade is wider than the other).  
The outdoor extension cord used with  
the unit must also be polarized. The  
plug on the extension cord will fit into  
the unit only one way. If the plug doesnt  
fit fully into the unit, reverse the plug. If it  
does not fit, use a cord with a correct  
connection. If the cord does not fit into  
the power supply outlet, contact a  
OPERATING AS A BLOWER  
Hold the blower as shown in Figs. 16, 17, or 18  
and sweep from side to side with the nozzle  
several inches above the ground or floor. Slowly  
advance, keeping the accumulated pile of debris  
in front of you.  
Most dry blowing operations are better suited  
to low speed than high. Of course, you may  
choose to use either and youll probably find the  
high speed better for moving heavier items like  
large debris or gravel.  
qualified electrician to install the proper  
outlet. DO NOT change the plug on the  
extension cord or unit in any way.  
1. Use the blower for trees, shrubs, flower  
beds and hard-to-clean areas (Fig. 16).  
2. Secure the extension cord to motor housing  
as shown (Fig. 14).  
Fig. 14  
STARTING AND STOPPING THE  
BLOWER/VAC  
Fig. 16  
2. Use the blower around buildings and for  
other normal cleaning (Fig. 17).  
This unit is equipped with an OFF/LOW/HIGH  
switch (Fig. 15). For low speed operation, slide  
the switch up to the first click (A).  
To select high speed, slide the switch up to the  
second click (B). To turn the unit off, slide the  
switch all the way down (C).  
(C)  
(A)  
(B)  
Fig. 17  
Fig. 15  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
3. Use the blower for walls, overhangs and  
screens (Fig. 18).  
Fig. 18  
OPERATING AS A VACUUM  
Fig. 19  
WARNING: To avoid serious  
personal injury, wear goggles or safety  
glasses at all times when operating  
this unit. Wear a face mask or dust  
mask in dusty locations.  
Hold the vacuum, tilting the suction tube  
slightly, and use a sweeping action to collect  
light debris (Fig. 19). The debris will flow into the  
vacuum bag. Things such as small leaves and  
small twigs will be mulched as they pass  
through the fan housing, allowing the vacuum  
bag to hold a lot of debris.  
When the bag is full, suction will noticeably  
decrease. Turn off and unplug the unit before  
you unzip the bag. Unzip the bag and empty the  
contents before continuing.  
WARNING: Turn off and unplug the  
unit before opening vacuum door or  
installing or removing vacuum bag to  
avoid personal injury from the impeller.  
SHOULDER STRAP ADJUSTMENTS  
1. With the unit turned off, hold the unit in  
your left hand in an upright position.  
Support the lower vacuum tube on the  
ground (Fig. 19).  
WARNING: To avoid serious  
personal injury, never unzip the  
vacuum bag without first turning  
off and unplugging the unit.  
2. Place the vacuum bag strap over your head  
and onto your left shoulder.  
3. Extend your right arm toward the rear of the  
vacuum bag. Adjust the vacuum bag strap  
until the vacuum bag/shoulder strap seam  
lies between your thumb and index finger.  
WARNING: As a vacuum, the unit is  
designed to pick up dry material such  
as leaves, grass, small twigs and bits of  
paper. To avoid serious personal injury,  
do not attempt to vacuum wet debris  
and/or standing water as this may result  
in damage to the Blower/ Vacuum and  
possible electric shock. To avoid severe  
damage to the impeller, do not vacuum  
metal, broken glass, etc.  
4. Make sure the vacuum bag strap is  
adjusted to allow a free flow of air from the  
vacuum bag elbow tube (Fig. 19). If the bag  
is kinked, the tool will not operate properly.  
WARNING: To avoid serious  
personal injury, do not wear loose  
fitting clothing or articles such as  
scarves, strings, chains, ties, etc.,  
because they could get drawn into the  
air intake. Also make sure long hair  
does not get drawn into the air intake.  
Long hair must be pulled back and  
secured off shoulders and neck.  
WARNING: When the upper and  
lower vacuum tubes are removed, make  
sure the vacuum door is snapped  
closed before plugging in the unit, to  
avoid injury from the impeller.  
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MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS  
CLEANING THE VACUUM BAG  
WARNING: To avoid serious  
1. Empty the bag after each use to avoid  
personal injury, be sure the unit is off  
deterioration and obstructing air flow, which  
and unplugged before cleaning or  
performing any maintenance on it.  
will reduce the performance of the vacuum.  
2. Wearing eye protection and a dust mask,  
clean the bag as needed. Turn the bag inside  
out after initial emptying and vigorously  
shake out dust and debris.  
SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED UNITS  
This unit is double-insulated. In a double-  
insulated unit, two systems of insulation are  
provided instead of grounding. No grounding  
means is provided on a double-insulated unit,  
nor should a means for grounding be added to  
this unit.  
3. Wash the bag once a year or more often if  
needed as follows:  
a. Remove the vacuum bag elbow tube.  
(Reverse the procedure shown in Fig. 10.)  
Servicing a double-insulated unit requires  
extreme care and knowledge of the system, and  
should be done only by qualified service  
personnel. Replacement parts for a double-  
insulated unit must be identical to the parts they  
replace. Refer any repair to an authorized  
service dealer. A double-insulated unit is marked  
with the words DOUBLE INSULATIONor  
DOUBLE INSULATED.”  
b. Turn bag inside out.  
c. Hang up.  
d. Hose down thoroughly.  
e. Hang to dry.  
f. Reinstall vacuum bag elbow tube (Fig. 10).  
INSPECTION OF EXTENSION CORDS  
Inspect all extension cords periodically. Look  
closely for deterioration, cuts or cracks in the  
insulation. Also inspect the connectors for  
damage. Replace the cords if any defects or  
damage appear.  
CLEARING A BLOCKED IMPELLER  
1. Push the switch to the OFF position  
and disconnect the Blower/Vacuum  
from the power source and wait for the  
impeller to stop.  
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS  
2. Remove the vacuum tubes by reversing the  
instructions on page 8 (Figs. 7, 8 and 9).  
The vacuum bag can also be removed by  
referring to pages 8 and 9 of the Operator's  
Manual.  
Store the unit indoors, away from moisture and  
harmful substances such as fertilizers and  
solvents. Store in a dry and high or locked-up  
place, out of the reach of children.  
3. Carefully remove material blocking the  
impeller. Inspect the blades to assure no  
damage has occurred. Rotate the blades by  
hand to assure the blockage is completely  
cleared.  
ACCESSORIES/REPLACEMENT PARTS  
Vacuum Bag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180464  
Vacuum Bag Elbow Tube . . . . . . . . . . .180465  
Upper Vacuum Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180466  
Lower Vacuum Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180467  
Blower Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180468  
Blower Nozzle Tube (180r) . . . . . . . . . . .180469  
Blower Concentrator Tube (190r) . . . . . .181947  
4. Replace the vacuum bag and vacuum tubes.  
5. Reconnect to power source and resume use.  
CLEANING THE UNIT  
1. Push the switch to the OFF position and  
disconnect the Blower/Vacuum from the  
power source.  
2. Use a small brush or the air discharge of a  
vacuum cleaner brush to keep the air vents  
free of obstructions.  
3. Do not use any strong detergents on the  
plastic housing or plastic components. Those  
parts can be damaged by certain household  
cleaners that contain aromatic oils such as  
pine and lemon, and by solvents such as  
kerosene. Moisture can also cause a shock  
hazard. Wipe off any moisture with a soft  
cloth.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Motor Amperage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.5 Amps-Model 180r  
12 Amps-Model 190r  
Maximum Blower Velocity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 mph (210 kmh)-Model 180r  
180 mph (290 kmh)-Model 190r  
Maximum Blower Air Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320 cfm (9.1 cmm)-Model 180r  
350 cfm (9.9 cmm)-Model 190r  
Operating Weight (As Blower) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4 lb (2.9 kg)-Model 180r  
7.2 lb (3.3 kg)-Model 190r  
Vacuum Bag Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4 bushels (40.7 L)  
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LIMITED TWO-YEAR WARRANTY  
RYOBI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS warrants each  
new RYOBI Product for two (2) years according  
to the following terms.  
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN  
DURATION TO THE TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY  
PERIOD OR NINETY (90) DAYS FOR PRODUCTS  
USED FOR ANY COMMERCIAL PURPOSE.  
ACCORDINGLY, ANY SUCH IMPLIED  
This warranty extends to the original retail  
purchaser only and commences on the date  
of original retail purchase.  
WARRANTIES INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY,  
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR  
OTHERWISE, ARE DISCLAIMED IN THEIR  
ENTIRETY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE  
APPROPRIATE TWO-YEAR OR NINETY DAY  
WARRANTY PERIOD. RYOBIS OBLIGATION  
UNDER THIS WARRANTY, IS STRICTLY AND  
EXCLUSIVELY LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR  
REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS, AND  
ROP DOES NOT ASSUME OR AUTHORIZE  
ANYONE TO ASSUME FOR THEM ANY OTHER  
OBLIGATION. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW  
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED  
WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION  
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
Any part of the RYOBI Product manufactured or  
supplied by RYOBI and found in the reasonable  
judgement of RYOBI to be defective in material  
or workmanship will be repaired or replaced by  
an authorized RYOBI service dealer without  
charge for parts and labor.  
The RYOBI Product including any defective  
part must be returned to an authorized service  
dealer within the warranty period. The expense  
of delivering the RYOBI Product to the dealer  
for warranty work and the expense of returning  
it back to the owner after repair or replacement  
will be paid for by the owner. RYOBIs  
responsibility in respect to claims is limited to  
making the required repairs or replacements  
and no claim of breach of warranty shall be  
cause for cancellation or rescission of the  
contract of sale of any RYOBI Product. Proof  
of purchase will be required by the dealer to  
substantiate any warranty claim. All warranty  
work must be performed by an authorized  
RYOBI service dealer.  
RYOBI ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR  
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER  
DAMAGES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED  
TO EXPENSE OF RETURNING THE RYOBI  
PRODUCT TO AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE  
DEALER AND EXPENSE OF DELIVERING IT  
BACK TO THE OWNER, MECHANICS TRAVEL  
TIME, TELEPHONE OR TELEGRAM CHARGES,  
RENTAL OF A LIKE PRODUCT DURING THE  
TIME WARRANTY SERVICE IS BEING  
PERFORMED, TRAVEL, LOSS OR DAMAGE TO  
PERSONAL PROPERTY, LOSS OF REVENUE,  
LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF  
TIME, OR INCONVENIENCE. SOME STATES DO  
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION  
OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
This warranty is limited to ninety (90) days from  
the date of original retail purchase for any  
RYOBI Product that is used for rental or  
commercial purposes, or any other income-  
producing purpose.  
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR  
EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and  
you may also have other rights which vary from  
state to state.  
This warranty does not cover any RYOBI  
Product that has been subject to misuse,  
neglect, negligence, or accident, or that has  
been operated in any way contrary to the  
operating instructions as specified in the RYOBI  
Operators Manual. This warranty does not  
apply to any damage to the RYOBI Product  
that is the result of improper maintenance or to  
any RYOBI Product that has been altered or  
modified so as to adversely affect the product's  
operation, performance or durability or that has  
been altered or modified so as to change its  
intended use. The warranty does not extend to  
repairs made necessary by normal wear or by  
the use of parts or accessories which are either  
incompatible with the RYOBI Product or  
adversely affect its operation, performance  
or durability.  
This warranty applies to all RYOBI Products  
manufactured by RYOBI and sold in the United  
States and Canada.  
To locate your nearest service dealer dial  
1-800-345-8746 in the United States or  
1-800-265-6778 in Canada.  
RYOBI OUTDOOR PRODUCTS  
550 N. 54th Street  
Chandler, AZ 85226 U.S.A.  
RYOBI reserves the right to change or improve  
the design of any RYOBI Product without  
assuming any obligation to modify any product  
previously manufactured.  
RYOBI CANADA INC.  
275 Industrial Rd  
Cambridge, Ontario N1R 6K2 CANADA  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  
FOR QUESTIONS CALL 1-800-345-8746 IN U.S.  
OR 1-800-265-6778 IN CANADA  
OPERATORS MANUAL PART NO. 181926  
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