RYOBI P21012 18 Volt One+ Brushless Blower Owner’s Manual

RYOBI P21012 18 Volt One+ Brushless Blower Owner’s

Fig. 1

1. Blower tube (tube de soufflante, tubo de la sopladora)
2. Blower housing outlet (prise de boîtier de soufflante, salida del alojamiento de la sopladora)
3. Variable speed switch trigger
4. Keyhole hanger

Fig. 2

1. Tab
2. Blower housing outlet
3. Blower tube
4. Slot

Fig. 3

1. Battery pack
2. Battery port
3. Tab

Fig. 4

1. Switch trigger

Fig. 5

PROPER OPERATING POSITION BONNE POSITION DE TRAVAIL POSICIÓN CORRECTA PARA EL MANEJO DE LA HERRAMIENTA

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS BLOWER. To reduce the risk of electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

• Know your power blower. Read operator’s manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this blower. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.
• Do not permit children to use blower. It is not a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near children.
• Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model described in this manual. Accessories that may be suitable for one blower may create a risk of injury when used on another blower. Use only as described in this manual.
• Do not handle charger, including charger plug, and charger terminals with wet hands.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
• Do not charge the unit outdoors.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
• Turn off all controls before removing battery.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs or steps.
• Do not operate blowers in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Blowers create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors at least 50 ft. away while operating a blower. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
• A battery operated blower with integral batteries or a separate battery pack must be recharged only with the specified charger for the battery. A charger that may be suitable for one type of battery may create a risk of fire when used with another battery.
• Use battery operated blower only with specifically designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may create a risk of fire.
• Use this product only with batteries and chargers listed in tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correlation supplement 987000-432.
• Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug, which could cause shorting and electric shock. If damaged, have the charger replaced by an authorized service center.
• If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power blower. Do not use blower while tired, upset, or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating blowers may result in serious personal injury.
• Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in moving parts.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the locked or off position before inserting battery pack. Carrying blowers with your finger on the switch or inserting the battery pack into a blower with the switch on invites accidents.
• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn into air vents.
• Do not use on a ladder, rooftop, tree, or other unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the blower in unexpected situations.
• Do not use blower if switch does not turn it on or off. A blower that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect battery pack from blower before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the blower. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the blower accidentally.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns, or a fire.
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the blower’s operation. If damaged, have the blower serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained blowers.
• Keep the blower and its handle 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 blower. Following this rule will reduce the risk of loss of control and deterioration of the enclosure plastic.
• Always wear safety glasses with side shields. Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of eye injury.
• Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 along with hearing protection when operating this equipment.
  Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
• Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
• Battery blowers do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery powered blower or when changing accessories. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
• Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 265°F may cause explosion.
• Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the battery pack except as indicated in the instructions for use and care.
• Do not place battery powered blowers or their batteries near fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and possibly injury.
• Don’t expose blowers to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a blower will increase the risk of electric shock.
• Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves. Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could get caught in moving parts of the machine or its motor.
• Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance.
• Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine.
• Do not point the blower nozzle in the direction of people or pets.
• Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached. Always ensure the blower tubes are installed.
• When not in use, blower should be stored indoors in a dry, locked up place—out of the reach of children.
• Do not hang unit so that the switch trigger is depressed.
• Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away.
• Do not dispose of a severely damaged or worn out battery pack or this blower by incinerating. The battery can explode in fire.
• Stop the motor, wait until all moving parts come to a complete stop, and disconnect from the power supply before cleaning or performing any maintenance.
• Never use water or any liquids to clean or rinse off your product and do not expose the product to rain or wet conditions. Store indoors in a dry area. Corrosive liquids, water, and chemicals can enter the product’s electronic components and cause damage, which can result in a short circuit, increased risk of fire, and serious personal injury. Remove any buildup of dirt and debris by wiping the product clean with a dry cloth occasionally.
• Blower service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.
• When servicing a blower, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of shock or injury.
• Never use blower near fires, fireplaces, hot ashes, bar becue pits, etc. Use near fires or ashes can spread fires and result in serious injury and/or property damage.
• Never use blower to spread chemicals, fertilizers, or any other toxic substances. Spreading these substances could result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
• Never place blower on any surface, except a hard, clean surface when motor is running. Gravel, sand, and other debris can be picked up by the air inlet and thrown at the operator or bystanders, causing possible serious injuries.
• For household use only.
• Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.

SYMBOLS

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL	SIGNAL	MEANING
	DANGER:	Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
	WARNING:	Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
	CAUTION:	Indicates a hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
	NOTICE:	(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates information considered important, but not related to a potential injury (e.g. messages relating to property damage).

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter- pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOL	NAME	DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
	Safety Alert	Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
	Read Operator’s Manual	To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product.
	Eye and Hearing Protection	Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 along with hearing protection when operating this equipment.
	Impeller Blades	Rotating impeller blades can cause severe injury.
	Wet Conditions Alert	Do not expose battery, battery compartment, or electronic components to rain, water, or liquids. Do not charge battery or expose product to rain or damp locations.
	Keep Bystanders Away	Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away.
	Long Hair	Failure to keep long hair away from the air inlet could result in personal injury.
	Blower Tube	Do not operate without tube in place.
	Loose Clothing	Failure to keep loose clothing from being drawn into air intake could result in personal injury.
	Ricochet	Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury or property damage.
	Recycle Symbol	This product uses lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Local, state, or federal laws may prohibit disposal of batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter- pretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOL	NAME	DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
V	Volts	Voltage
min	Minutes	Time
	Direct Current	Type or a characteristic of current
no	No Load Speed	Rotational speed, at no load
…/min	Per Minute	Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute

FEATURES

• Motor.
  18 Volts DC
• Air Velocity
  100 MPH
• Air Volume
  350 CFM

KNOW YOUR BLOWER
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.
BLOWER TUBE
The blower tube can be installed on the blower without using any tools.
BRUSHLESS MOTOR
This product features a brushless motor that maximizes power and performance as well as battery run time.

KEYHOLE HANGER
Built-in hanger allows you to easily and conveniently store the unit safely out of the way.
OVERMOLD HANDLE
An ergonomic handle with overmold improves comfort and grip.
VARIABLE SPEED SWITCH TRIGGER
The variable speed switch trigger delivers higher speed with increased trigger pressure and lower speed with decreased trigger pressure.

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.

• Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.

WARNING:

Do not use this product if any parts on the Packing List are already assembled to your product when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use of a product that may have been improperly assembled could result in serious personal injury.

• Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
• Do not discard the packing material until you have care-fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
• If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1- 800-860-4050 for assistance.

WARNING:

If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces-sories not recommended for use with this blower. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:

This product is intended for blower use only and is not designed for vacuum use. Do not attempt to remove the main reducer housing that covers the impellers. Removal of the main reducer housing will expose the moving impellers and contact with these impeller blades can result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when assembling parts.

INSTALLING THE BLOWER TUBE
See Figure 2.

• With the foot facing down, slide the blower tube on the blower housing until the tabs lock in place.
  NOTE: Pull on the blower tube to be sure it is securely installed. Once secured, the tube cannot be removed from the blower housing until the latch is released.
• To remove the tube, press the tabs on both sides to release and remove it from the blower housing.

OPERATION

WARNING

Do not allow familiarity with products to make you care-less. 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 resulting in possible serious injury.

WARNING

Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.

WARNING

Verify that all guards and tubes are in place prior to use. If the blower is dropped, stop blower and verify that no damage has occurred. If any guard, part, or tube is damaged or missing, do not use blower until it has been repaired or replaced by an authorized service center. Use of blower with damaged or missing guards, parts, or tubes can result in serious personal injury or further damage to the blower.

NOTICE:
Before each use, 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 quali-fied service center for assistance.

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 grass clippings, leaves, pine needles, and other debris

TO INSTALL / REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 3.

WARNING:

Always remove battery pack from your tool when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury.

To install:

• Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
• Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap in place and that the battery pack is secured in the blower before beginning operation.

NOTICE
When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with the bottom of the tool and latches into place properly. Improper installation of the battery pack can cause damage to internal components.

To remove

• Locate the latches on the side of the battery pack and depress both sides to release the battery pack from the blower.
  

WARNING

Battery tools are always in operating condition. Remove battery pack when transporting or carrying blower to avoid accidental starting, which may result in serious injury.

For complete charging instructions, see the operator’s manuals for your battery pack and charger.
STARTING/STOPPING THE BLOWER
See Figure 4.

• To start the blower, depress the switch trigger.
• To stop the blower, release the switch trigger.

OPERATING THE BLOWER
See Figure 5.

• To keep from scattering debris, blow around the outer edges of a debris pile. Never blow directly into the center of a pile.
• To reduce sound levels, limit the number of pieces of equipment used at any one time.
• Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing. In dusty conditions, slightly dampen surfaces when water is available.
• Conserve water by using power blowers instead of hoses for many lawn and garden applications, including areas such as gutters, screens, patios, grills, porches, and gardens.
• Watch out for children, pets, open windows, or freshly washed cars, and blow debris safely away.
• After using blowers or other equipment, CLEAN UP!Dispose of debris properly.

WARNING

Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore, switch should always be in the OFF position when not in use or carrying at your side.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING

To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the bat-tery pack from the product when cleaning or performing any maintenance.

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 resulting in possible serious injury.

WARNING

When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts can 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 quali-fied service center for assistance.

WARNING

Never use water or any liquids to clean or rinse off your product. Corrosive liquids, water, and chemicals can enter the product’s electronic components and/or battery compartment and damage electronic components and/or the battery pack, which can result in a short circuit, increased risk of fire, and serious personal injury. Remove any buildup of dirt and debris by wiping the product clean with a dry cloth occasionally.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, oil, grease, etc.

WARNING

Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which can result in serious personal injury.

STORAGE

• Clean all foreign material from the blower.
• Store indoors with battery removed in a secure place that is inaccessible to children. Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts.
• Do not hang unit so that the switch trigger is depressed.