Ryobi RY36BLA User manual

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
36V Cordless
Blower
RY36BLA

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IMPORTANT!
It is essential that you read the instructions
in this manual before assembling, operating,
and maintaining the product.
Subject to technical modication.
Safety, performance, and dependability have
been given top priority in the design of your
cordless blower.
INTENDED USE
The cordless blower is intended only for
outdoor use, in dry and well-illuminated
conditions.
The product is intended for blowing light
debris including leaves, grass, and other
garden refuse.
Do not use the product for any other purpose.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! When using the product, the
safety rules must be followed. For your own
safety and that of bystanders, you must read
and fully understand these instructions before
operating the product. Keep these instructions
safe for later use.
WARNING! This product is not intended to
be used by children or persons with reduced
physical, mental, or sensory capabilities.
Children should be adequately supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the product.
TRAINING
■Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar
with the controls and the correct use of the
product.
■Never allow children, persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge,
or people who are unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the product. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.
■Keep in mind that the operator or user
is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their property.
■Keep bystanders, children and pets 15 m
away from the area of operation. Stop the
product if anyone enters the area.
■Never use the product while tired, ill or
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medication.
PREPARATION
■Some regions have regulations that restrict
the use of the product to some operations.
Check with your local authority for advice.
■While operating the product, always wear
substantial footwear and long trousers.
Do not operate the product when barefoot
or wearing open sandals. Avoid wearing
clothing that is loose-fitting or that has
hanging cords or ties; they can be caught
in moving parts.
■Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery that
can be drawn into the air inlet.
■Secure long hair so that it is above shoulder
level to prevent entanglement in moving
parts.
■Wear hearing protection at all times while
operating the product. The product is noisy,
and may cause permanent hearing injury if
precautions to limit your exposure and to
reduce noise are not strictly adhered to.
■Wear full eye protection at all times while
operating this product. Wear a full face
mask or fully enclosed goggles. Normal
spectacles or sun glasses are not adequate
protection. Objects can be thrown at high
speed by the powerful air jet at any time
and may rebound from hard surfaces
toward the operator.
■Ensure before each use that all controls
and safety devices function correctly. Do
not use the product if the OFF switch does
not stop the product.
■Before each use, always inspect the
housing for damage. Ensure that guards
and handles are in place and properly
secured.
■Return the product to an authorised service
centre to replace damaged or unreadable
labels.
■Never operate the product with defective
guards or shields, or without safety devices
in place.
■Keep all cooling air inlets clear of debris.
■Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris
before blowing.
■Clear the work area before each use.
Remove all objects such as rocks, broken
glass, nails, wires, or string which can be
blown a considerable distance by high
velocity air.

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■Operate the product on a firm, level surface
only.
BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
■Recharge only with the charger specified
by the manufacturer. A charger that is
suitable for one type of battery pack may
create a risk of fire when used with another
battery pack.
■Use power tools only with specifically
designated battery packs. Use of any other
battery packs may create a risk of injury
and fire
■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 burns or a fire.
■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.
OPERATION
■Operate the product only at reasonable
hours – not early in the morning or late at
night when people might be disturbed.
■Never operate the product in an explosive
or dusty atmosphere.
■Avoid using the product in bad weather
conditions especially when there is a risk
of lightning.
■Do not operate the product in poor lighting.
The operator requires a clear view of the
work area to identify potential hazards.
■The use of hearing protection reduces the
ability to hear warnings (shouts or alarms).
The operator must pay extra attention to
what is going on in the working area.
■Do not get distracted and always
concentrate on the task.
■Operating similar tools nearby increases
both the risk of hearing injury and the
potential for other persons to enter the
working area.
■Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
overreach. Overreaching can result in loss
of balance.
■Always be sure of the footing on slopes.
Walk, never run.
■Keep all parts of the body away from any
moving part. Rotating impeller blades can
cause severe injury.
■Never run the product without the proper
equipment attached.
■Do not modify the product in any way or
use parts and accessories which are not
recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING! If the product is dropped,
su󰀨ers heavy impact, or begins to vibrate
abnormally, immediately stop the product and
inspect for damage or identify the cause of
the vibration. Any damage should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorised service
centre.
■To reduce the risk of injury associated
with contacting rotating parts, always stop
the product, remove the battery pack, and
make sure all moving parts have come to
a stop:
●before cleaning or clearing a blockage
●when leaving the product unattended
●before installing or removing
attachments
●before checking, maintaining, or working
on the product
●to inspect the product for damage after
striking a foreign object
●if the product starts to vibrate abnormally
(inspect immediately)
■Immediately turn off the product and
remove the battery pack in the event of
accident or breakdown. Do not operate
the product again until it has been fully
checked by an authorised service centre.
BLOWER SPECIFIC SAFETY
WARNINGS
■Wear a face filter mask in dusty conditions
to reduce the risk of injury associated with
the inhalation of dust.
■Slightly dampen surfaces in dusty
conditions.
■Do not point the blower nozzle in the
direction of people or pets.
■Never place objects inside the blower
tubes.
■Do not operate the product near open
windows.

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■Use the full blower nozzle extension so that
the air stream can work close to the ground
and perform effectively.
■Do not place the product on top of or near
loose debris. Debris can be sucked into the
intake vent, resulting in possible damage to
the product.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY
WARNINGS
WARNING! To reduce the risk of re,
personal injury, and product damage due to
a short circuit, never immerse the product,
battery pack or charger in uid or allow uid
to ow inside them. Corrosive or conductive
uids, such as seawater, certain industrial
chemicals, and bleach or bleach-containing
products, etc., can cause a short circuit.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
■Stop the product, remove the battery
pack, and allow it to cool before storing or
transporting.
■Clean all foreign materials from the product.
Store the product in a cool, dry, and well-
ventilated place that is inaccessible to
children. Keep the product away from
corrosive agents, such as garden chemicals
and de-icing salts. Do not store the product
outdoors.
■For transportation in vehicles, secure the
product against movement or falling to
prevent injury to persons or damage to the
product.
TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES
Transport the battery in accordance with local
and national provisions and regulations.
Follow all special requirements on packaging
and labelling when transporting batteries by a
third party. Ensure that no batteries can come
in contact with other batteries or conductive
materials while in transport by protecting
exposed connectors with insulating, non-
conductive caps or tape. Do not transport
batteries that are cracked or leaking. Check
with the forwarding company for further advice.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING! Use only original manufacturer’s
replacement parts, accessories, and
attachments. Failure to do so can cause
possible injury, can contribute to poor
performance, and may void the warranty.
WARNING! Servicing requires extreme
care and knowledge and should be performed
only by a qualied service technician. Have
the product serviced by an authorised service
centre. When servicing, use only original
replacement parts.
■You may make adjustment or repairs that
are described in this manual. For other
repairs, contact an authorised service
agent.
■After each use, clean the product with a
soft, dry cloth.
■Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to
ensure that the product is in safe working
condition. Any part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorised service centre.
■Bring the product to an authorised service
centre to replace damaged or unreadable
labels.
CLEARING A BLOCKAGE
■To reduce the risk of injury associated with
contacting moving parts, always turn off
the product, remove the battery pack, and
make sure that all moving parts have come
to a complete stop.
■Remove the blower tubes to inspect for
blockage. Clear the tubes if required.
■Reinstall the blower tubes before starting
the product.
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
See page 7.
1. Turbo boost button
2. Variable speed trigger
3. Handle
4. Blower housing
5. Blower tube
6. Handle adjustment knob

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SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
Read and understand all
instructions before operating
the product. Follow all warnings
and safety instructions.
Do not expose the product to
rain or damp conditions.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection.
Beware of thrown or ying
objects. Keep all bystanders at
least 15 m away.
Rotating Fans. Keep hands and
feet out of the openings while
the product is running.
Conforms to all regulatory
standards in the country in
the EU where the product is
purchased.
EurAsian conformity mark
Ukrainian mark of conformity
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Guaranteed sound power level
Waste electrical products
should not be disposed of
with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your Local Authority
or retailer for recycling advice.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Cordless Blower
Model RY36BLA
Rated voltage 36V d.c.
Air Velocity
High speed 120 km/h
Turbo speed 152 km/h
Air Volume
High speed 11.80 m3/min
Turbo speed 14.86 m3/min
Weight
( without battery)
2.9 kg
Weight
( with heaviest battery) 5.7 kg
Vibration level (in accordance with Annex BB of EN 50636-2-100)
Vibration level ah 1.0 m/s
2
K 1.2 m/s
2
Noise emission level (in accordance with Annex CC of
EN 50636-2-100 Annex CC)
A-weighted sound pressure level
at the operator’s position L
pA
90.6 dB(A)
K 3.0 dB
A-weighted sound power level
LWA
100.6 dB(A)
KWA 2.9 dB
LWA + KWA 104 dB(A)
BATTERY AND CHARGER
Model RY36BLA-0 RY36BLA-140
Battery pack not included BPL3640D2
Weight -
Charger not included RY36C17A
Compatible battery
pack
BPL36..., RY36B...
Compatible charger BCL36..., RY36C...
WARNING! The declared vibration total
values and the declared noise emission values
given in this instruction manual have been
measured in accordance with a standardised
test and may be used to compare one tool with
another. They may be used for a preliminary
assessment of exposure.
The declared vibration and noise emission
values represent the main applications of the
tool. However, if the tool is used for di󰀨erent
applications, used with di󰀨erent accessories,
or poorly maintained, the vibration and noise
emission may di󰀨er. These conditions may
signicantly increase the exposure levels over
the total working period.
An estimation of the level of exposure to
vibration and noise should take into account
the times when the tool is turned o󰀨 or when
it is running idle. These conditions may
signicantly reduce the exposure level over
the total working period.
Identify additional safety measures to protect
the operator from the e󰀨ects of vibration and
noise, such as maintaining the tool and the
accessories, keeping the hands warm (in case
of vibration), and organising work patterns.

RYOBI® WARRANTY APPLICATION ONDITIONS
In addition to any statutory rights resulting from the purchase, this product is covered
by a warranty as stated below.
1. The warranty period is 24 months for consumers and commences on the date
the product was purchased. This date has to be documented by an invoice or
other proof of purchase. The product is designed and dedicated to consumer
and private use only. So there is no warranty provided in case of professional or
commercial use. This warranty applies only on new products.
2. There is a possibility to extend for a part of the range of power tools (AC/DC)
the warranty period over the period described above using the registration on
the www.ryobitools.eu website. The eligibility of products for extended warranty
is clearly displayed in stores and / or on packaging and is contained within
the product documentation. The end user is required to register his/her newly-
acquired products online within 30 days from the date of purchase. The end
user may register for the extended warranty in his/her country of residence if
listed on the online registration form where this option is valid. Furthermore,
end users must give their consent to the storage of their personal data that is
required to be entered online. They must also accept the terms and conditions.
The registration confirmation receipt, which is sent out by e-mail, and the
original invoice showing the date of purchase will serve as proof of the extended
warranty.
3. The warranty covers all defects of the product during the warranty period due
to faults in workmanship or material at the purchase date. The warranty is
limited to repair and/or replacement and does not include any other obligations
including but not limited to incidental or consequential damages. The warranty
is not valid if the product has been misused, used contrary to the instruction
manual, or has been incorrectly connected to a power supply. This warranty
does not apply to:
–any damage to the product that is the result of improper or lack of
maintenance
–any product that has been altered or modified
–any product where original identification (trade mark, serial number)
markings have been defaced, altered or removed
–any damage caused by non-observance of the instruction manual
–any product not displaying the CE approval mark on the rating plate
–any product that has been attempted to be repaired by a non-authorised
warranty service centre or without prior authorisation by Techtronic
Industries
–any product connected to an improper power supply (amps, voltage,
frequency)
–any product used with inappropriate fuel mixture (fuel, oil, Ratio of oil /
fuel mixture)
–any damage caused by external influences (water, chemical, physical,
shocks) or foreign substances
–normal wear and tear spare parts
–inappropriate use, overloading of the tool
–use of non-approved accessories or parts
–Accessories provided with the tool or purchased separately including but
not limited to blades, saw chains, cutting lines etc.
–Any periodic adjustments to or maintenance cleaning of carburetors
–Components (parts and accessories) subject to natural wear and tear,
including but not limited to bump knobs, drive belts, clutch, blades of
hedge trimmers or lawn mowers, harness, cable throttle, carbon brushes,
power cord, tines, felt washers, hitch pins, blower fans, blower and
vacuum tubes, vacuum bag and straps, guide bars, saw chains, hoses,
connector fittings, spray nozzles, wheels, spray wands, inner reels, outer
spools, cutting lines, spark plugs, air filters, gas filters, mulching blades,
etc.
4. For servicing, the product must be sent or presented to a RYOBI authorised
service station listed for each country in the following list of service station
addresses. In some countries your local RYOBI dealer undertakes to send the
product to the RYOBI service organisation. When sending a product to a RYOBI
service station, the product should be safely packed without any dangerous
contents such as petrol, marked with sender’s address and accompanied by a
short description of the fault.
5. A repair / replacement under this warranty is free of charge. It does not
constitute an extension or a new start of the warranty period. Exchanged
parts or products become our property. In some countries delivery charges or
postage will have to be paid by the sender. Your statutory rights arising from the
purchase of the product remain unaffected.
6. This warranty is valid in the European Community, Switzerland, Iceland,
Norway, Liechtenstein, Turkey and Russia. Outside these areas, please contact
your authorised RYOBI dealer to determine if another warranty applies.
AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTRE
Any request or issue with the product can be addressed to your local authorized
service centres (visit www.ryobitools.eu) or directly to: Techtronic Industries GmbH,
Max Eyth Straße 10, 71364 Winnenden, Germany. Please state the serial number
and product type printed on the label.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Techtronic Industries GmbH
Max-Eyth-Straße 10, 71364 Winnenden, Germany
Herewith we declare that the product
Cordless Blower
Brand: RYOBI
Model number: RY36BLA
Serial number range: 47538401000001 - 47538401999999
is in conformity with the following European Directives and harmonized standards
2006/42/EC, 2014/30/EU, 2000/14/EC, 2005/88/EC, 2011/65/EU,
EN 60335-1:2012+A11:2014+A13:2017+A1:2019+A14:2019+A2:2019,
EN 50636-2-100:2014, EN 55014-1:2017, EN 55014-2:2015, EN IEC
63000:2018, EN ISO 12100:2010
Measured sound power level: 100.6 dB(A)
Guaranteed sound power level: 104 dB(A)
Conformity assessment method to Annex V
Directive 2000/14/EC amended by 2005/88/EC.
Todd Chipner
Sr. Director, CPT Quality and Asia Regulatory & Safety
Winnenden, Sep. 3, 2020
Authorised to compile the technical file:
Alexander Krug, Managing Director
Techtronic Industries GmbH
Max-Eyth-Straße 10, 71364 Winnenden, Germany
RYOBI is a trade mark of Ryobi Limited,
and is used under license.
© 2020 Techtronic Cordless GP.

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Techtronic Industries GmbH
Max-Eyth-Straße 10,
71364 Winnenden, Germany