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Ryobi 330B, 340BV manual

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    330B – 340BV 2-Cycle Blower – Blower/V ac OPERA TOR’S MANUAL FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 in U.S. or 1-800-265-6778 in CANADA www.ryobi.com IMPORT ANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AW A Y[...]

  • Page 2

    INTRODUCTION T ABLE OF CONTENTS 2 THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great labor-saving device. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-to-under- stand operating instructions. Read the whole manual and follow all the instruct[...]

  • Page 3

    CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULA TIONS 3 SP ARK ARRESTOR W ARNING! RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION NOTE: For users on U.S. Forest Land and in the states of California, Maine, Oregon and Washington. All U.S. Forest Land and the states of California (Public Resources Codes 4442 and 4443), Oregon and Washington require, by law that certain internal combustion eng[...]

  • Page 4

    RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 4 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERA TING • Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and proper use of the unit. • Do not operate this unit when tired, ill, or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. • Children and teens under the age of 15 must not use the unit, except for teens g[...]

  • Page 5

    RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 5 • 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. • Do not touch the engine or muffler. These parts get extremely hot from operation. When turned off they remain hot for a short time. • Do not operate the engine faster th[...]

  • Page 6

    SAFETY AND INTERNA TIONAL 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 , war ning, or caution. May[...]

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    SYMBOL MEANING • HOT SURF ACE WARNING Do not touch a hot muffler or cylinder . Y ou may get burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation. When turned off they r emain hot for a short time. • INDICA TES OIL Refer to operator's manual for the proper type of oil. • CHOKE CONTROL A • FULL CHOKE position. B • P ARTIAL CHOKE positi[...]

  • Page 8

    RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 8 KNOW YOUR UNIT Assembled as a Blower Assembled as a V acuum (optional kit for model 330B) Upper Vac Tube Lower Vac Tube Vacuum Inlet Door Vacuum Inlet Door Blower Tube Fuel Cap Starter Rope Grip Knob Vacuum Bag Shoulder Harness Vacuum Bag Elbow[...]

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    ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS 9 ASSEMBLING UNIT AS A BLOWER Blower Tube Assembly WARNING: T o prevent serious personal injury , stop the engine and allow the impeller to stop before installing or changing tubes. WARNING: T o prevent serious personal injury or damage to the unit, the blower tube must be installed while operating this unit as a blower . NOT[...]

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    ADJUSTING THE SHOULDER HARNESS (V acuum Kit) WARNING - Hot Surface: T o prevent serious personal injury when operating the unit as a vacuum, hold the unit to the left side of the body (Fig. 7). The muffler becomes extremely hot during operation and can cause burns. NOTE: Have the vacuum bag harness adjusted prior to starting the unit. 1. Extend the[...]

  • Page 11

    OIL AND FUEL INFORMA TION 11 WARNING: Gasoline is extr emely flammable. Ignited V apors may explode. Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Do not smoke while filling the tank. Keep sparks and open flames at a distance from the ar ea. WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury from fuel spray . Never operate [...]

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    ST ARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS 12 Fig. 9 Fig. 10 Fig. 11 ST ARTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: A void accidental starting. Be in the starting position whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator and unit must be in a stable position while starting. Also, Do not set unit on any surface except a clean, hard ar ea while starting. Debris such as gravel,[...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 13 HOLDING THE BLOWER WARNING: T o prevent serious personal injury to yourself or others, or damage to the unit, make sure all tubes and guar ds are in place before operating your unit. Check for the following before operating the unit: • Operator is wearing proper clothing, such as boots, safety glasses or goggles, ear/he[...]

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    OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 14 Fig. 15 OPERA TING AS A V ACUUM WARNING - Hot Surface: T o prevent serious personal injury when operating the unit as a vacuum, hold the unit to the left side of the body (Fig. 15). The muffler becomes extremely hot during operation and can cause burns. WARNING: T o prevent serious personal injury or damage to the unit, a[...]

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    MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 15 FREQUENCY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED REFER TO: Before Starting Engine Fill fuel tank with correct oil and fuel mixture. Page 11 Every 10 Hours Clean and re-oil air filter. Page 15 Every 50 Hours Check spark plug condition and gap. Page 17 NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you[...]

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    Fig. 21 MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 16 Fig. 20 6. Squeeze the filter to spread the oil (Fig. 20). 7. Reinstall the filter (Fig. 17, Pg 15) 8. Reinstall the carburetor/air filter cover and screws (Fig. 16, Pg 15). Do not over tighten. NOTE: Operating the unit without the air filter or carburetor/air filter cover assembled will VOID the warr[...]

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    MAINTENANCE AND REP AIR INSTRUCTIONS 17 REPLACING THE SP ARK PLUG Use a Champion RDJ7Y spark plug (or equivalent). The correct air gap is 0.020 inch (0.5 mm.) . Remove the plug after every 50 hours of operation and check its condition. 1. Stop the engine and allow it to cool. Grasp the plug wire firmly and pull it from the spark plug. 2. Clean arou[...]

  • Page 18

    CLEANING AND STORAGE 18 LONG TERM STORAGE If the unit will be stored for an extended time, use the following storage procedure. 1. Drain all fuel from the fuel tank and drain into a container with the same 2-cycle fuel mixture. Do not use fuel that has been stored for more than 60 days. Dispose of the old fuel/oil mix in accordance to Federal, Stat[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING 19 CAUSE ACTION Choke partially on Adjust choke Dirty air filter Clean or replace the air filter Too much oil in fuel mixture Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel mixture Improper carburetor adjustment Take to an authorized service dealer for carburetor adjustment CAUSE ACTION Old or improperly mixed fuel Drain gas tank / Add fresh fuel [...]

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    SPECIFICA TIONS 20 Engine T ype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Air -Cooled, 2-Cycle Displacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2[...]

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    21 The California Air Resources Board and Ryobi Outdoor Products (ROP), are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1999 and later small off-road engine. In California, new small off-road engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. ROP must warrant the emission control[...]

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    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 WARRANTIES INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE, ARE DISCLAIMED IN THEIR ENTIRETY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE APPROPRIATE TWO-YEAR OR [...]