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330B – 340BV 2-Cycle Blower – Blower/Vac OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR QUESTIONS, CALL 1-800-345-8746 in U.S. or 1-800-265-6778 in CANADA www.ryobi.com IMPORTANT MANUAL DO NOT THROW AWAY...
CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS This unit meets the 1999 and later California emissions regulations for small off-road engines. These units are identified by the label on the engine of your product. A typical identification label is shown. To ensure that your unit continues to meet these regulations, refer to the following information and instructions in this operator’s manual.
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING • 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. •...
These parts are available from your authorized service dealer. Do not use parts, accessories or attachments not authorized by Ryobi® for this unit. Doing so could lead to serious injury to the user, or damage to the unit, and void your warranty.
Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel. • THROWN OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY WARNING: Keep clear of blower outlet. Never point the blower at yourself or others. Objects can be thrown from blower. Do not operate unit without proper attachments and guards in place.
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Indicates “HIGH” or “FASTEST” speed. • THROTTLE CONTROL Indicates “IDLE”, “LOW” or “SLOWEST” speed. • BLOWERS AND BLOWER/VACUUMS – ROTATING IMPELLER BLADES CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY WARNING: Stop the engine and allow the impeller to stop before opening the vacuum door, installing or changing tubes or bag, or before cleaning or performing any maintenance.
Vacuum Bag Elbow Vacuum Bag Shoulder Harness On/Off Stop Control Primer Bulb Choke Control Air Filter Cover Knob Upper Vac Tube Lower Vac Tube Assembled as a Blower Throttle Control Starter Rope Grip Vacuum Inlet Door Fuel Cap Vacuum Inlet Door...
Installing • Install the blower tube over the blower outlet and push on until both tabs snap into place (Fig. 1). Removing • Remove the blower tube by pressing both tabs at the same time and pulling off the blower (Fig.
4. Tighten the knob securely. The tube should set even with the bottom of the unit. Do not over tighten. 5. Install the vacuum bag tube over the blower outlet and push on until both tabs snap into place (Fig. 6).
NOTE: One gallon (3.8 liters) of unleaded gasoline mixed UNLEADED GAS NOTE: Dispose of the old fuel/oil mix in accordance to with one 4 oz. (120 ml.) bottle of RYOBI 2 CYCLE OIL makes a 32:1 fuel/oil ratio. RYOBI 2 CYCLE OIL 1 US.
STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Avoid 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 area while starting.
• Watch out for children, pets, open windows, or freshly washed cars, and blow debris away. • Use full blower nozzle extension so the air stream can work close to the ground. • After using blowers and other equipment, CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris in trash receptacles.
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to vacuum wet debris and/or standing water as this may result in damage to the Blower/ Vacuum. To avoid severe damage to the impeller, do not vacuum metal, broken glass, etc. WARNING: Avoid situations that could catch the vacuum bag on fire.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Some maintenance procedures may require special tools or skills. If you are unsure about these procedures take your unit to an authorized service dealer. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE These required maintenance procedures should be performed at the frequency stated in the table. They should also be included as part of any seasonal tune-up.
The idle speed of the engine is adjustable , the air filter cover must be removed to do so. Only make adjust- ments while the unit is assembled as a blower. NOTE: Careless adjustments can seriously damage your unit. An authorized service dealer should make carburetor adjustments.
CLEANING WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always turn your unit off and allow it to cool before you clean or do any maintenance on • Use a small brush to clean off the outside of the unit and to keep the air vents free of obstructions. •...
ENGINE WILL NOT START C A U S E Empty fuel tank Primer bulb wasn't pressed enough Engine flooded Old or improperly mixed fuel Fouled spark plug ENGINE WILL NOT IDLE C A U S E Air Filter is Plugged Old or improperly mixed fuel Improper carburetor adjustment ENGINE WILL NOT ACCELERATE...
• In order to file a claim, go to your nearest Authorized Ryobi Service Center. Warranty services or repairs will be provided at all Authorized Ryobi Service Centers. • Any manufacturer approved replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repair of emission related parts and will be provided without charge to the owner.
RYOBI Operator’s Manual. This warranty does not apply to any damage to the RYOBI Product that is the result of improper maintenance or to any RYOBI Product that has been altered or modified so as to...
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