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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the
user must read and understand the
operator’s manual before using this
product.
Important Safety Instructions.......... 2-3
Symbols........................................... 4-5
Features...............................................5
Assembly......................................... 5-6
Operation......................................... 6-7
Maintenance........................................8
Illustrations .................................... 9-10
Parts Ordering/
Service ................................ Back page
Règles de sécurité importantes....... 2-3
Symboles......................................... 4-5
Caractéristiques ..................................5
Assemblage..................................... 5-6
Utilisation......................................... 6-7
Entretien ..............................................8
Illustrations .................................... 9-10
Commande de pièces
et réparation...................... Page arrière
Instrucciones importantes de
seguridad ........................................2-3
Símbolos .........................................4-5
Características ................................... 5
Armado............................................5-6
Funcionamiento...............................6-7
Mantenimiento.................................... 8
Ilustraciones ..................................9-10
Pedidos de piezas
y servicio ........................Pág. posterior
AVERTISSEMENT :
Pour réduire les risques de blessures,
l’utilisateur doit lire et veiller à bien
comprendre le manuel d’utilisation
avant d’utiliser ce produit.
ADVERTENCIA:
Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones, el
usuario debe leer y comprender el
manual del operador antes de usar
este producto.
INCLUDES:Blower, Blower Tube,
Inflator/Deflator Nozzle with Tapered Adaptor,
Operator’s Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INCLUT: Soufflante, tube de soufflante, buse de
gonflage et dégonflage avec adaptateur effilé,
manuel d’utilisation
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TABLE DES MATIÈRES
INCLUYE: Sopladora, tubo de la sopladora,
boquilla de inflador/desinflador con adaptador
cónico, manual del operador
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ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
18 VOLT COMPACT BLOWER
SOUFFLEUR COMPACT DE 18 V
SOPLADORA COMPACTA DE 18 V
R86043
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
GUARDE ESTE MANUAL
PARA FUTURAS CONSULTAS
CONSERVER CE MANUEL
POUR FUTURE RÉFÉRENCE

2 — English
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY
WARNINGS AND 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 only with charger listed. For use with 18V lithium-
ion battery packs, see tool/appliance/battery pack/
charger correlation supplement 988000-302.
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 influ-
ence 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 bat-
tery 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 by an authorized service
center or replaced.
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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 protec-
tion 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 powered 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.
Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature
above 265°F may cause explosion.
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.
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 replace-
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance sec-
tion 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,
barbecue 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 sub-
stances 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.
Store indoors.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected
from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, addition-
ally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery
may cause irritation or burns.
Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is dam-
aged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may
exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion
or risk of injury.
Do not charge battery in a damp or wet location. Do
not use, store, or charge battery packs or products
in locations where the temperature is less than 50°F
or more than 100°F. Do not store outside or in vehicles.
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

4 — English
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 to rain or use in 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.
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).

5 — English
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
n
o
No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
.../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Air Velocity.................................................................................................................................................................160 MPH
Air Volume ................................................................................................................................................................. 110 CFM
Maximum Pressure (Inflating) ....................................................................................................................................... 0.5 PSI
Duty Cycle (Inflating) ............................................................................................................................................. Continuous
FEATURES
SYMBOLS
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the
box. All items listed in the Includes section must be
included at the time of purchase.
WARNING:
Items in this Assembly section are not assem-
bled 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
1-866-539-1710 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
accessories not recommended for use with this
blower. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condi-
tion leading to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious personal injury, always remove the bat-
tery pack from the tool when assembling parts.

6 — English
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
Inflating large and small inflatables.
Quickly deflating items
TO INSTALL/REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figures 4 and 5, pages 9 and 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.
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
ASSEMBLING THE BLOWER TUBE
See Figure 1, page 9.
Align the tabs inside the blower tube with the slots on the
blower outlet.
Push the blower tube onto the blower outlet until it stops.
Turn the blower tube clockwise until it is securely
attached.
To remove the blower tube, turn it counterclockwise until
it stops and slide the blower tube off.
INSTALLING THE INFLATOR/DEFLATOR
NOZZLE
See Figures 2 - 3, page 9.
To use this tool as an inflator or deflator instead of a blower,
remove the blower tube and install the inflator/deflator
nozzle. For inflation, install the nozzle on the blower outlet.
For deflation, install the nozzle on the air intake.
To use the tool as an inflator:
Remove the blower tube from the blower outlet.
Align the tabs inside the inflator/deflator nozzle with the
slots on the blower outlet.
Push the inflator/deflator nozzle onto the blower outlet
until it stops.
Turn the inflator/deflator nozzle clockwise until it is
securely attached.
To remove the inflator/deflator nozzle, turn it counter-
clockwise until it stops and slide the nozzle off.
To use the tool as a deflator:
Remove the blower tube from the blower outlet.
Align the raised ribs on the inflator/deflator nozzle with
the notches on the air intake.
Push the inflator/deflator nozzle onto the air intake.
To remove the inflator/deflator nozzle, pull it away from
the air intake.
To use the tool as a blower:
Remove the inflator/deflator nozzle.
Install the blower tube onto the blower outlet as described
previously.

7 — English
OPERATION
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.
For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator’s
Manuals for your RIDGID battery pack and charger models.
STARTING/STOPPING THE BLOWER
See Figure 5, page 10.
The blower is equipped with a lock-on feature which is con-
venient when continuous operation for extended periods of
time is required.
To turn the blower on: Depress the switch trigger.
To turn the blower off: Release the switch trigger.
To lock on: Depress the switch trigger. Push the lock-on
button and release the switch trigger.
To release: Depress and release the switch trigger.
OPERATING THE BLOWER
See Figure 6, page 10
NOTE: Install the blower tube onto the blower outlet as
described previously.
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.
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.
INFLATING
See Figure 7, page 10
NOTE: Install the inflator/deflator nozzle onto the blower
outlet as described previously.
Insert the inflator/deflator nozzle into the air port on the
inflatable item.
NOTE: For small inflatables, such as beach balls, attach
the tapered adaptor over the inflator/deflator nozzle.
Squeeze and hold the switch trigger to begin inflation.
When the item is fully inflated, release the switch trigger
to stop the flow of air.
Remove the nozzle from the inflated item and close the
item’s air port.
NOTE: Maximum PSI for this unit is 0.5 PSI.
DEFLATING
See Figure 8, page 10
NOTE: Install the inflator/deflator nozzle onto the air intake
as described previously.
Insert the inflator/deflator nozzle into the air port on the
inflatable item.
Squeeze and hold the switch trigger to begin deflation.
When the item is fully deflated, release the switch trigger
to stop the tool.
Remove the nozzle from the deflated item and close the
item’s air port.
NOTE: MAINTENANCE INFORMATION BEGINS ON PAGE 8 AFTER
FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS.
ILLUSTRATIONS START ON PAGE 9.
This product has a 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee Policy,
as well as a Three-year Limited Warranty. For Warranty and Policy details,
please go to powertools.ridgid.com or call (toll free) 1-866-539-1710.