Operation - RIDGID R860430 Operator's Manual

OPERATION

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products 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 resulting
in possible serious injury.
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 hard surfaces such as driveways and walkways
 Keeping jobsite area free from residual dusts and other
light debris
TO INSTALL/REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 3, page 10.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from your tool
when you are assembling parts, making adjust-
ments, 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 battery pack is secured in the
product before beginning operation.
WARNING:
Make sure the latches on the sides of the battery
pack snap in place and the battery pack is fully
seated and secure in the blower battery port
before beginning operation. Failure to securely
seat the battery pack could cause the battery
pack to fall out, resulting in serious personal
injury.
To remove:
 Depress the latches and remove the battery pack.
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. Remove battery pack when transporting
or carrying blower to avoid accidental starting,
which could result in serious injury.
For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator's
Manuals for your RIDGID battery pack and charger models.
STARTING/STOPPING THE BLOWER
See Figure 4, page 10.
 To start the blower, depress the switch trigger.
 To stop the blower, release the switch trigger.
OPERATING THE BLOWER
See Figure 5, page 10
 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.
 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.
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