Operation; Starting/Stopping The Blower; Operating The Blower - RIDGID R8604301 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 recom-
mended 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 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 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 carry-
ing blower to avoid accidental starting, which could
result in serious injury.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator's manu-
als for your battery pack and charger.

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 gar-
dens.
„ 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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