Ryobi EMB2200TP Owner's Operating Manual

Category
Air blowers/dryers
Type
Owner's Operating Manual
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire owner's manual before using your
blower/vac.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Your new blower/vac has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for
dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you
years of rugged, trouble free performance.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions.
If you use your blower/vac properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of
safe, reliable service.
Thank You again for buying Ryobi tools.
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI BLOWER/VAC
OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL
ELECTRIC BLOWER / VAC
MODEL EMB1800TP & EMB2200TP
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The purpose of safety rules is to attract your attention to
possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations
with them, require your careful attention and understanding.
The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any
danger. The instruction or warnings they give are not
substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owners manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as
the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED
SURFACES. For example, pipes, radiators, ranges,
refrigerator enclosures.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
4. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power
tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep
work area well lit.
5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Visitors should
wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from
work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension
cord.
6. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be
stored in a dry and high or locked-up place, out of reach
of children.
7. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer
at the rate at which it was designed.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment
to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't use tool for
purpose not intended.
9. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber
gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when
working outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
10.ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses, they are
not safety glasses.
11. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a dust mask if operation
is dusty.
12.PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation.
13.DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Do not use tool on a ladder or unstable
support. Secure tools when working at elevated levels.
14.MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and
clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
15.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form
a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
16.NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
17.KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL
AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning.
Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum based
products, or any strong solvents to clean your tool.
18.STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what
you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate
tool when you are tired. Do not rush operation of tool.
19.CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or any other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard or any other part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced
by an authorised service centre.
20.DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by
authorised service centre.
21.DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR ANY
MEDICATION.
22.THE APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY
YOUNG OR INFIRM PERSONS WITHOUT
SUPERVISION.
23.YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED TO
ENSURE THAT THEY DO NOT PLAY WITH THE
APPLIANCE.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Due to continued product
refinement policy, product features
and specifications can and will
change without notice. Check
current features and specifications
with your retailer.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. Indicates caution
or warning. May be used in conjunction with
other symbols or pictures.
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.
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool
until you have read thoroughly and understood
completely, safety rules, etc. contained in this
manual. Failure to comply can result in
accidents involving fire, electric shock or serious
personal injury. Save owners manual and
review frequently for continuing safe operation
and instructing others who may use this tool.
The operation of any tool can
result in foreign objects being
thrown into your eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage.
Before beginning power tool
operation, always wear safety
goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full
face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision
Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety
glasses with side shields.
FEATURES
Patio
head
Power Cable
& Plug
Shoulder Strap
Rear Handle
On/Off Switch
Variable Speed
Switch (Model
EMB2200TP Only)
Motor Housing
Blower/Vac
Tube
Guide
Wheels
Blower/Vac
Mode Level
Dust Bag
Front Handle
Caution! The safety instructions must be observed when
using the machine. For your own safety and the safety of
others, please read this information carefully and keep it in
a safe place for reference.
1. Always check the machine, the power cable and the plug
before use. Only ever use the machine if it is in perfect,
undamaged condition. Damaged parts are to be repaired
or replaced by a qualified electrician.
2. Always pull the plug out of the power socket before
carrying out any work on the machine, before changing
the tool and in periods of non-use.
3. The machine must not be used by anyone under the
age of 16.
4. Always wear goggles and protective gloves when
working with the machine.
5. To prevent injury, wear tight-fitting clothes and safety
boots.
6. To prevent damage to your hearing, wear ear muffs;
helmets with a visor are particularly advantageous.
7. Make sure you have a firm footing when working with
the machine.
8. To prevent electric shock, avoid contact with earthed
parts.
9. Only plug in when the machine is switched off.
10. Hold the machine firmly in both hands when working with
it.
11. Make sure the machine is stored in a place inaccessible
to children.
12. Never expose the machine to rain and bad weather.
Make sure there is enough light at the working place.
Do not use power tools in the vicinitz of combustible
liquids or gases.
13. Always run the power cable away from the back of the
machine to guard it from damage.
14. For outdoors work use only suitably approved extension
cables with a min. conductor cross section of 1.5mm
2
.
The plug connectors must have earthing contacts and
be rain-water-proof.
15. Use original accessories only.
The machine should only be used in the following two ways:
as a vacuum cleaner for dry leaves and pieces of paper or
as a blower for gathering together piles of dry leaves or for
moving leaves from inaccessible areas (e.g. from beneath
cars). When working as a vacuum, the machine also acts as
a shredder, reducing the size of the leaves by a ratio of 10:
1. This allows the volume to be reduced and the preparation
of the leaves for use as compost. Any other use not stared
in this instruction manual may damage the machine and can
be dangerous for the user.
To maintain your rights under the warranty and in the interest
of products safety, please observe the safety regulations.
PROPER USE
16. Do not use the machine to pick up humid material, water,
liquids, pieces of glas, iron, stones or tin cans, this could
be very dangerous for you and the machine.
17. Do not use the machine to pick up hot embers or material
which is burning, smoking or smouldering. Do not use
the machine to pick up material which has been
contaminated bz inflammable or explosive substances.
Do not use the machine to pick up lighted cigarettes. Do
not suck in highly inflammable fumes. Always make sure
that the material picked up by your machine is not
inflammable, toxic or explosive.
18. Do not use vacuum mode without the dust bag in place.
19. Always keep the area to be cleaned free from wires,
stones, debris, tin cans and other obstacles.
20. Avoid collisions with hard objects which could damage
your machine.
21. Keep bystanders and animals at least 5 m away from
the working area.
22. Do not manually insert objects into the blower/vac tube.
23. Make sure that the switch is in position “0” (off), the
electricity supply is disconnected and all the rotating parts
are standstill before cleaning, carrying out inspections
or moving from one place to another.
24. Do not put part of your body such as hands and fingers
in the vacuum opening or exhaust opening.
25. Do not switch the machine on in enclosed or poorly
ventilated spaces or in the presence of inflammable and/
or explosive substances such as liquids, gas and
powders.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL EMB1800TP:
Power Input ....................................... 1800 watt
Air Velocity ......................................... 240 km/h
Mulching Ratio ................................... 10:1
Vacuum Bag Capacity ........................ 35 litre
R.P.M. ................................................ 15000
Weight ................................................ 5.7 kg
MODEL EMB2200TP:
Power Input ....................................... 2200 watt
Air Velocity ......................................... 100 - 270 km/h
Mulching Ratio ................................... 10:1
Vacuum Bag Capacity ........................ 45 litre
R.P.M. ................................................ 3000 - 15000
Weight ................................................ 5.8 kg
Attaching and removing blower/vac tube (Fig. 1)
1. Fit the guiding grooves in the front tube and rear tube
one on top of the other.
2. Push two tubes firmly together until the clip in the
moulding engages.
3. Slide the blower/vac tube into motor housing.
4. Put the latches towards and turn the rubber parts around
90
o
close to the plastic hook on the rear tube. Make
sure the tube is connected firmly with the motor housing.
5. Put the patio head into the front tube.
6. Turn up the machine and repeat the above.
Mounting dust bag (Fig. 2)
1. Put bracket of dust bag onto the lip of the motor housing
untill a click is heard as shown in Fig 2.
2. Attach the dust bag hook to the blowing/vac tube.
ASSEMBLING
Before starting
Before starting the machine, make sure that the dust bag is
fitted and fastened correctly and that the shoulder strap is
adjusted to a suitable working position.
On/Off switch (Fig. 3)
Activate the switch by pressing the button on the side marked
with “I” (ON).
Activate the switch by pressing the button on the side marked
with “O” (OFF). When the machine is not used, switch it off
and disconnect the electricity supply.
Blowing
Blow mode can be also used to clean corners, fences, walls,
wooded areas or beneath cars. Be careful how you point the
jet of air as it could move heavy material and cause injury or
damage.
1. Turn the blower/vac lever clockwise. (Fig. 4)
OPERATION
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Front Tube Rear Tube
Latch Motor Housing
Lip of the motor housing
Patio Head
Electronic speed control setting
(EMB2200TP only) (Fig 8.)
Your machine EMB2200TP complete with a speed controller
to allow you adjust the air speed for various working
condition.
Turn the speed controller forward to increase the motor speed
and blowing/vacuum air speed.
Vacuum mode
1. Set the blower/vac lever anti-clockwise. Make sure that
the dust bag is fitted properly.(Fig. 6)
2. Press the switch to “l” (ON). Position the suction mouth
on the area to be cleared.
WARNING: Before re-fitting the bag, clean the
inside of the outlet opening, removing any
shredded deposits. Pay special attention to
the cleaning of the supporting edges of the
air flow deviator inside of the motor housing.
2. Turn the switch to position “l” (ON). Point the jet of air in
front of you and move forward slowly to gather together
the leaves or to move the leaves from inaccessible areas.
(Fig. 5)
3. Hold the machime as shown in Fig 7, tilting the blower/
vac tube slightly, and use a sweeping action to collect
light debris with a few inches distance between the
opening of Blower/Vac tube and the floor or ground to be
clean up. when the dust bag is full, the vacuum power
will be gradually reduced. When this happens, turn the
switch to position “0” (OFF) and disconnect the plug from
the electricity supply. Wait until the suction shredder
wheel has stopped completely before operation. Open
the hinge inside the bag, spread out the opening and
empty it completely. If you have collected only leaves or
vegetable matter, they will already have been shredded
and will be ready for composting. Zip up the bag and
resume work.
5
6
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
Patio Head
The patio head is to facilitate vacuum cleaning on the paved
area outdoor especially applicable to the slotted area.
1. Take care of your machine and clean it regularly to obtain
long-lasting efficiency and performance.
2. When you have finished work, remove the dust bag, turn
it upside down and clean it thoroughly.
3. Keep the air vents clean and free from grass.
4. Use only a warm damp cloth and a soft brush to clean
your machine.
5. Never wet or spray water on the machine.
6. Do not use detergents or solvents as these could cause
irreparable damage to your machine. Chemicals can
easily destroy the plastic parts.
7. If vacuum power decreases and the bag is empty, clean
the shredding chamber carefully.
MAINTENANCE
1. Machine does not start. Check that: the electrical
connection and the position of the switch should be set
on “1”, and the blower/vac tube is properly attached to
the motor housing. (The safety switch is on). If the
machine does not work again, have it checked by an
authorized electrician.
2. The blower function does not work. Check the blower/
vac level is set in the right position.
3. The suction function dose not work. Check that the
blower/vac level is set in the right position. Remove any
dirty from blower/vac tube and empty the dust bag.
4. The shredder wheel is blocked. Remove the blower/vac
tube check whether a big dirty is blocked between the
blower/vac tube, motor housing and exhaust opening. A
piece of wood or stone, plastic bag may result damage
of the shredder wheel. Should this persist, contact the
authorized service center immediately.
WARNING: Before any maintenance work,
first unplug the machine from the mains.
TROUBLESHOOTING
RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
GUARANTEE
RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
A.B.N. 98 002 277 509
SYDNEY: 359-361 Horsley Road, Milperra, N.S.W. 2214.
Contact during normal business hours.
Tel: (02) 9792 9888 - Fax: 1800 807 993 - Email: [email protected]
RYOBI NEW ZEALAND PTY. LTD.
AUCKLAND: 503 Mt Wellington Highway, Mt Wellington, N.Z.
Tel: (09) 573 0230 - Free Call: 0800 279 624 - Fax: (09) 573 0231 - Email: [email protected]
Contact during normal business hours.
Subject to the guarantee condition below, this Ryobi tool
(hereinafter called “the product”) is guaranteed by Ryobi
(hereinafter called “the Company”) to be free from
defects in material or workmanship for a period of 24
months from the date of original purchase covering
both parts and labour. Under the terms of this
guarantee, the repair or replacement of any part shall
be the opinion of the Company or its authorised agent.
Should service become necessary during the warranty
period, the owner should contact the Authorised Ryobi
Retailer from whom the Product was purchased, or the
nearest Company Branch Office. In order to obtain
guarantee service, the owner must present the sales
docket and Guarantee Certificate to confirm date of
purchase. This product is sold by the dealer or agent as
principal and the dealer has no authority from the
Company to give any additional guarantee on the
Company’s behalf except as herein contained or herein
referred to.
Guarantee Conditions
This guarantee only applies provided that the Product
has been used in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations under normal use and reasonable
care (in the opinion of the Company) and such
guarantee does not cover damage, malfunction or
failure resulting from misuse, neglect, abuse, or used
for a purpose for which it was not designed or is not
suited and no repairs, alterations or
modifications have been attempted by other than
an Authorised Service Agent. This guarantee will not
apply if the tool is damaged by accident or if repairs
arise from normal wear and tear.
The Company accepts no additional liability pursuant
to this guarantee for the costs of travelling
or transportation of the Product or parts to and from
the service dealer or agent - such costs are not included
in this guarantee.
Certain legislation, including the Trade Practices Act,
1974 (as amended) and other state and territorial laws
give rights to the buyer and impose liability on the seller
in certain circumstances. Nothing herein shall have the
effect of excluding, restricting or modifying any
condition, guarantee, right or liability imposed, to the
extent only that such exclusion, restriction or
modification would render any term herein void.
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Purchased From
Address Of Dealer
Date Model No Serial No
This Guarantee Form Should Be Retained By The Customer At All Times
For your record and to assist in establishing date of purchase (necessary for in-guarantee service)
please keep your purchase docket and this form completed with the following particulars.
Present This Form With Your Purchase Docket When Guarantee Service Is Required.
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Ryobi EMB2200TP Owner's Operating Manual

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Type
Owner's Operating Manual

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