Ryobi RY40807 User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
RY40807
WARNING: To reduce the
risk of injury, the user must read and
understand the operator’s manual
before using this product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions.......... 2-4
Symbols .......................................... 5-6
Features .......................................... 6-7
Assembly ........................................ 7-8
Operation ...................................... 8-11
Maintenance ............................... 11-12
Troubleshooting ................................13
Parts Ordering/Service........ Back Page
AVERTISSEMENT : Pour
réduire les risques de blessures,
l’utilisateur doit lire et veiller à bien
comprendre le manuel d’utilisation
avant d’employer ce produit.
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
Instructions importantes concernant
la sécurité........................................ 2-4
Symboles ........................................ 5-6
Caractéristiques.............................. 6-7
Assemblage .................................... 7-8
Utilisation ...................................... 8-11
Entretien...................................... 11-12
Dépannage........................................13
Commande de pièces/
réparation.......................... Páge arrière
ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir
el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe
leer y comprender el manual del
operador antes de usar este producto.
ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO
Instrucciones de seguridad
importantes..................................... 2-4
Símbolos ......................................... 5-6
Características ................................ 6-7
Armado ........................................... 7-8
Funcionamiento ............................ 8-11
Mantenimiento ............................ 11-12
Solución de problemas.....................13
Pedidos de piezas/
servicio........................... Pág. posterior
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
CONSERVER CE MANUEL
POUR FUTURE RÉFÉRENCE
GUARDE ESTE MANUAL
PARA FUTURAS CONSULTAS
This unit requires two 40 volt batteries to operate
Cet appareil nécessite 2 piles de 40 V pour fonctionner.
La unidad requiere dos baterías de 40 voltios para funcionar

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See this fold-out section for all of the figures
referenced in the operator’s manual.
Consulter l’encart à volets afin d’examiner
toutes les figures mentionnées dans le manuel
d’utilisation.
Consulte esta sección desplegable para ver todas
las figuras a las que se hace referencia en el
manual del operador.

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A - Auger paddle (palette de la tarière, palanca de barrena)
B - Chute deflector (déflecteur de goulotte, deflector del vertedor)
C - Handle grip (prise de la poignée, mango con empuñadura)
D - Self-propel paddle (palette d’autopropulsion, palanca de
autopropulsión)
E - Control panel (boîtier du panneau de contrôle, panel de control)
F - Upper handle (poignée supérieure, mango superior)
G - Battery cover (couvercle des piles, tapa de las baterías)
H - LED headlights (phares DEL, luces delanteras LED)
I - Auger (tarière, barrena)
J - Scraper (grattoir, raspador)
K - Cleaning tool (outil de nettoyage, herramienta de limpieza)
L - Chute rotation lever (levier de rotation de goulotte, palanca de giro del
vertedor)
M - Deflector angle lever (levier d’angle du déflecteur, palanca de ángulo
de deflector)
N - Drive speed control lever (levier de commande de la vitesse de la
tarière, palanca de control de velocidad de barrena)
O - Battery fuel gauge (indicateur de charge de la pile, indicador de carga
de la batería)
P - Auger speed control lever (levier de commande de la vitesse
d’entraînement, palanca de control de velocidad de avance)
Q - Light button (bouton de lumière, botón de luz)
R - Start button (bouton « Start » [démarrer], botón de arranque)
S - Heated grip button (bouton de poignée chauffante, botón de
empuñadura calefaccionada)
T - Torx wrench (clé torx, llave torx)
Fig. 1
D
A
K
T
F
G
I
J
C
N
R
Q
ML
S
H
P
E
H
B
H
O

Fig. 5
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Fig. 2 Fig. 4
A - Control panel (boîtier du panneau de contrôle, panel de control)
B - Upper handle (poignée supérieure, mango superior)
C - Bolt (boulon, perno)
D - Handle knob (bouton de poignée, perilla del mango) A - Battery pack (bloc-piles, paquete de baterías)
B - Latch (loquet, pestillo)
A - Chute deflector (déflecteur de goulotte, deflector del vertedor)
B - Support pole (manche de soutien, barra de soporte)
C - Bolt (boulon, perno)
D - Torx screw (vis à pointe à six lobes, tornillo de torx) A - Battery pack (bloc-piles, paquete de baterías)
B - Battery cover (couvercle de bloc-piles, tapa de la batería)
C - Battery port (compartimiento de pile, compartimiento de la batería)
Fig. 3
A
A
A
B
B
C
C
B
A
D
C
D
B
A
B

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A - Self-propelpaddle (paletted’autopropulsion,
palanca de autopropulsión)
B - Drive speed control lever (levier de
commande de la vitesse de la
C - Light button (bouton de lumière, botón de
luz)
D - Start button (bouton « Start » [démarrer],
botón de arranque)
E - Heated grip button (bouton de poignée
chauffante, botón de empuñadura
calefaccionada)
F - Auger speed control lever (levier de
commande de la vitesse d’entraînement,
palanca de control de velocidad de avance)
G - Auger paddle (palette de la tarière, palanca
de barrena)
H - Battery fuel gauge (indicateur de charge de
la pile, indicador de carga de la batería)
I - Deflector angle lever (levier d’angle du
déflecteur, palanca de ángulo de deflector)
J - Chute rotation lever (levier de rotation de
goulotte, palanca de giro del vertedor)
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
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I
G
J
H
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A - LED headlights (phares DEL, luces delanteras LED)
A - Shear pins (goupilles de cisaillement, pasadores de seguridad)
B - Cleaning tool (outil de nettoyage, herramienta de limpieza)
A - Chute rotation lever (levier de rotation de goulotte, palanca de giro
del vertedor)
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 12
Fig. 8
A
A
B
A
B
A
D
A - Auger paddle (palette de la tarière, palanca de barrena)
B - Self-propel paddle (palette d’autopropulsion, palanca de
autopropulsión)
C - Heating element (élément chauffant, elemento de calentamiento)
D - Start button (bouton « Start » [démarrer], botón de arranque)
A - Deflector angle lever (levier d’angle du déflecteur, palanca de ángulo
de deflector)
Fig. 11
A
A
C
C
C
C

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A - Skid shoe (patin de glissement, zapata de deslizamiento)
B - Scraper (grattoir, raspador)
C - Slot (fente, ranura)
D - Bolt (boulon, perno)
E - Washer (rondelle, arandela)
F - Nut (écrou, tuerca)
Fig. 14
A
CC
A
A
B
EF
B
B
D
D
A - Shear pins (goupilles de cisaillement, pasadores de seguridad)
B - Nut (écrou, tuerca)
C - Pliers (pinces, pinzas)
D - Mallet (maillet, mazo)
Fig. 13
A
A
B
D
C
D

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WARNING:
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below and on the machine
may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal
injury.
Know your snow blower. Read operator’s manual care-
fully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the
specific potential hazards related to this snow blower.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,
fire, or serious injury.
Do not permit children to use snow blower. It is not a toy.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model described in this manual.
Accessories that may be suitable for one snow blower
may create a risk of injury when used on another snow
blower. Use only as described in this manual.
Do not handle charger, including charger plug, and char-
ger 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.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body
away from openings and moving parts.
Turn off all controls before removing battery.
Do not operate snow blowers in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or
dust. Snow blowers create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
Keep bystanders, children, pets, and visitors at least
100 ft. away while operating a snow blower. Distractions
can cause you to lose control.
A battery operated snow 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 snow blower only with specifically
designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries may
create a risk of fire.
Use this product only with batteries and chargers listed in
tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correlation supple-
ment 988000-842.
Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug,
which could cause shorting and electric shock. If dam-
aged, 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 snow blower. Do not use
snow blower while tired, upset, or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention
while operating snow blowers may result in serious per-
sonal injury.
Avoid accidental starting. Carrying snow blowers with
your finger on the start button or inserting the battery
pack into a snow blower with the start button depressed
invites accidents.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Dust
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protec-
tion must be used for appropriate conditions.
Dress properly — Do not wear loose clothing, scarves,
or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
Disconnect battery pack from snow blower before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the
snow blower. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the snow 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 termi-
nals 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 af-
fect the snow blower’s operation. If damaged, have the
snow blower serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained snow blowers.
Keep the snow blower and its handle dry, clean and free
from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when clean-
ing. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, or any strong solvents to clean your snow
blower. Following this rule will reduce the risk of loss of
control and deterioration of the enclosure plastic.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never
allow adults to operate the equipment without proper
instruction.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as nec-
essary.
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. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of serious personal injury.
Battery snow 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 snow blower or when changing
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
accessories. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
Operation of the snow blower in the hand-held position
is unsafe. Do not use this snow blower in any way other
than as described in this manual.
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.
Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged
or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk
of 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.
Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the
battery pack or appliance outside of the temperature
range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly
or at temperatures outside of the specified range may
damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the
battery pack (as applicable) except as indicated in the
instructions for use and care.
Do not store appliance in locations where the temperature
is less than 50°F or more than 100˝°F. Do not store outside
or in vehicles.
Do not use appliance in locations where the temperature
is less than -4°F or more than 100°F.
Do not place battery powered snow blowers or their
batteries near fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of
explosion and possibly injury.
Don’t expose snow blowers to rain. Water entering a snow
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.
Wear rubber boots when operating the snow blower.
Protective footwear will protect your feet and improve
your footing on slippery surfaces. Do not go barefoot or
wear sandals.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Over-
reaching can result in loss of balance.
Do not point the snow blower discharge chute in the di-
rection of people or pets. Thrown snow or other objects
can cause serious personal injuries.
Never run the unit without the proper equipment at-
tached. Always ensure the snow blower chute deflector
is installed.
Store Idle Snow Blower Indoors — When not in use,
snow blower should be stored indoors in a dry, locked
up place — out of the reach of children.
Do not dispose of a severely damaged or worn out battery
pack or this snow blower by incinerating. The battery can
explode in fire.
Snow 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 snow 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 snow 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 snow blower to spread chemicals, fertilizers, or
any other toxic substances. Spreading these substances
could result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
Never place snow blower on any surface, except a hard,
clean surface when motor is running. Gravel, sand, and
other debris can be picked up by the auger and thrown
at the operator or bystanders, causing possible serious
injuries.
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 use snow blower on ice, which can cause the
operator to slip and fall, resulting in possible serious
personal injury.
Never use snow blower on frozen lakes, rivers, or similar
surfaces. Serious injury or death could occur if the ice
breaks.
Never use the snow blower on a rooftop or other unstable
surface, which can result in death or serious personal
injury.
For household use only.
Use the right appliance — Do not use the snow blower
for any job except that for which it is intended.
Do not force the snow blower — It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material
may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the snow
blower when crossing gravel or rocky surfaces.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
If the snow blower strikes a foreign object, follow these
steps:
• Stop the snow blower by releasing the paddles and
wait until the unit comes to a complete stop.
• Remove the battery pack.
• Thoroughly inspect the snow blower for any damage.
• Repair any damage before restarting and continuing to
operate the snow blower.
Do not lift up or hold the snow blower above the ground
when operating, which can result in loss of control and
possible serious personal injury. Only operate the snow
blower in accordance with the operating instructions
provided in this operator’s manual.
Keep guards in place and in working order.
Maintain Snow Blower With Care — Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.
Stop the motor, wait until all moving parts come to a com-
plete stop, and remove the battery pack before cleaning
or performing any maintenance.
Never use water or any liquids to clean or rinse off your
product and do not expose the product to rain. Store
indoors in a dry area. Corrosive liquids, water, and chemi-
cals can enter the product’s electronic components and/
or battery compartment and damage electronic com-
ponents and/or the battery pack, which can result in a
short circuit, increased risk of fire, and serious personal
injury. Remove any buildup of dirt and debris by wiping
the product clean with a dry cloth occasionally.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing
driveways, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards
or traffic.
If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when oper-
ating in reverse.
Never operate the snow thrower without good visibility
or light. Always be sure of your footing, and keep a firm
hold on the handles. Walk; never run.
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.

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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 opera-
tor’s manual before using this product.
Eye Protection Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply
with ANSI Z87.1.
Wet Conditions Alert
Do not expose battery, battery compartment, or electronic com-
ponents to rain, water, or liquids. Do not charge battery or expose
product to rain or damp locations.
Ricochet Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury or prop-
erty damage.
Keep Feet Out of Auger Keep feet away from rotating auger.
Keep Hands Away Keep hands away from auger and discharge chute.
Keep Children and
Bystanders Away Keep all children and bystanders at least 100 ft. away.
Keep Hands and Feet Away Keep hands and feet away from rotating auger.
Electricity This product is considered to have hazardous voltage.
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).
SYMBOLS

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SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
No Slope Do not operate on inclines greater than 15º. Walk across the face
of slopes, never up and down.
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.
Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
hrs Hours Time
KNOW YOUR SNOW BLOWER
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the product and in this operator’s manual
as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting.
Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all op-
erating features and safety rules.
ADJUSTABLE AUGER SPEED
Decrease the auger speed to disperse small accumulations
of snow or improve battery life. Increase the auger speed
to increase throwing distance and disperse large amounts
of snow.
BATTERY COVER
The battery cover protects the battery ports from moisture
and debris.
BATTERY FUEL GAUGES
The fuel gauges display the amount of charge left in the
batteries on the left (PAIR A) and the batteries on the right
(PAIR B).
BRUSHLESS MOTORS
This product features two brushless motors that maximizes
power and performance as well as battery run time.
CHUTE ROTATION LEVER
The chute rotation lever allows you to choose the direction
that snow will discharge from the snow blower. The lever
allows the chute to rotate up to 180º.
DEFLECTOR ANGLE LEVER
The deflector angle lever allows you to change the height
and angle of the snow discharged from the chute.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Motor*.................................................................80 Volt DC
Clearing Width............................................................ 24 in.
Clearing Depth ........................................................... 21 in.
FEATURES
Wheel Size.................................................................. 16 in.
Throwing Distance.............................................Up to 50 ft.
*This product requires a pair of two 40V battery packs for operation.

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WARNING:
To avoid the risk of injury, do not operate without
discharge chute in place.
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 product.
Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could
result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not insert battery packs until assembly is complete
and you are ready to use snow blower. Failure to comply
could result in accidental starting and possible serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting, do not make any
adjustments or installations with the battery packs
inserted. Accidental starting of the snow blower during
assembly could result in serious personal injury.
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
Carefully remove the product and any accessories from
the box. Make sure that all items listed in the Packing
List are included.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the Packing List
are already assembled to your product when you unpack
it. Parts on this list are not assembled 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
carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the
product.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Snow Blower
Upper Handle Assembly
Chute Deflector
Support Pole
Handle Knobs w/Bolts (4)
Bolts (M6) [4]
Torx Wrench
Torx Screws (T25) [2]
Operator’s Manual
FEATURES
DRIVE SPEED CONTROL LEVER
Allows user to set the direction and maximum speed settings
for the self-propelled feature.
FOUR ACTIVE BATTERY PORTS
This product has four active battery ports, two ports on the
left (PAIR A) and two ports on the right (PAIR B). To use the
blower there must be at least two 40V batteries on either
the left side (PAIR A) or the right side (PAIR B). For optimal
performance, installing four 40V battery packs of 4Ah or
greater is recommended.
HEATED HANDLE GRIPS
The heated handle grips can keep your hands warm during
cold weather conditions.
LED HEADLIGHTS
The LED headlights located on the control panel and auger
housing illuminate your path in low light conditions.
SELF-PROPEL PADDLE
Squeezing the self-propel paddle while the motor is running
activates the self-propelled feature.
START BUTTON AND AUGER PADDLE
The start button and auger paddle are located on the control
panel. Depress the start button then engage the auger paddle
to start the motor and auger. Release the auger paddle to
stop the motor.
NOTE: The motor and auger will also start if the paddle is
engaged first and the start button is pressed after.
ASSEMBLY

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NOTICE:
Do not allow the cables connecting the control panel and
chute deflector to become pinched or trapped during
assembly.
INSTALLING CHUTE DEFLECTOR AND
SUPPORT POLE
See Figure 2.
Place the chute deflector onto the support pole.
Insert Torx screws (T25) through holes in support pole
and chute deflector. Tighten securely using Torx wrench
provided.
Lower the chute deflector and support pole onto the
blower housing.
Align the holes in the support pole with the holes in the
blower housing.
Insert the four bolts (M6) into the holes and tighten
securely. Do not overtighten.
INSTALLING THE UPPER HANDLE
ASSEMBLY
See Figure 3.
Loosen and remove the bolts from the four handle knobs
Carefully slide the upper handle into the rails on the snow
blower.
Align the holes in the upper handle with the holes in the
rails.
Insert bolts through the holes in the handle and rails.
NOTE: The head of each bolt should be facing inside.
NOTE: The handle has five hole settings for height
adjustment. Make sure you use the same height setting
for each side.
Install handle knobs and tighten to secure.
ASSEMBLY
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you care-
less. 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. 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 recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
NOTICE:
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please contact customer service or an
authorized service center for assistance.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
Removing snow from desired areas such as driveways
and sidewalks
WARNING:
Always remove battery packs or disconnect the snow
blower from power supply when you are assembling
parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use.
This will prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious personal injury.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figures 4 - 6.
NOTE: Always remove any snow or ice accumulation from
around the battery cover before opening.
To install battery packs:
Raise the battery cover.
Align raised ribs on battery pack with grooves in the bat-
tery port and place the battery pack in the snow blower.

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WARNING:
Make sure the latch on the bottom of the battery pack
snaps in place and the battery pack is fully seated and
secure in the 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.
Lower the battery cover.
NOTE: This product has four active battery ports, two ports
on the left (PAIR A) and two ports on the right (PAIR B). To
use the blower there must be at least two 40V batteries on
either the left side (PAIR A) or the right side (PAIR B). For
optimal performance, install four 40V battery packs of 4Ah
or greater is recommended. If only one battery is installed on
either the left or the right side, that battery will not provide
power to the unit.
To remove battery packs:
Raise the battery cover.
Press and hold the battery latch button at the bottom of
the battery pack.
Remove battery pack from the snow blower.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the bat-
tery pack when moving or transporting the tool.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator’s manu-
als for your battery pack and charger.
BATTERY FUEL GAUGES
See Figure 7.
The fuel gauges display the amount of charge left in the
batteries on the left (PAIR A) and the batteries on the right
(PAIR B).
LED FUNCTIONS CHARGE STATUS
0 - 10%
10 - 25%
25 - 50%
50 - 75%
75 - 100%
OPERATION
HEATED HANDLE GRIPS
See Figures 7 - 8.
To activate the heating elements, press the hand warmer
button. To deactivate the heating elements, press the but-
ton again.
NOTE: If the hand warmer button is pressed while the snow
blower is stopped or if the snow blower is turned off, the
heating elements will remain active for approximately one
minute then shut off automatically.
STARTING/STOPPING THE AUGER
See Figures 7 - 8.
WARNING:
Never engage the auger when transporting the snow
blower from one location to another. Only engage the
auger when you are ready to throw snow. Failure to follow
these instructions can result in serious personal injury.
Install battery packs as previously described.
Press and hold the start button. Squeeze auger paddle
and release the start button when the auger starts.
˝˝˝To stop the auger, release the auger paddle.
To adjust the speed of the auger:
˝˝˝Push the auger speed control lever forward to increase
the speed of the auger.
Pull the auger speed control lever rearward to decrease
the speed of the auger.
SELF-PROPELLED OPERATION
(AUGER STOPPED)
See Figures 7 - 8.
The self-propelled feature can be used without engaging
the auger to power the blower from one location to another.
Install battery packs as previously described.
Squeeze the self-propel paddle.
To disengage the self-propelled feature, release the self-
propel paddle.
To adjust the speed and direction of movement:
˝˝˝Push the drive speed control lever forward to increase
the movement speed.
Pull the drive speed control lever rearward to decrease
the speed.
For reverse, pull the drive speed control lever fully rear-
ward.

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OPERATION
SELF-PROPELLED OPERATION
(AUGER ENGAGED)
See Figures 7 - 8.
To operate the auger and the self-propelled feature at
the same time:
Install battery packs as previously described.
Press and hold the start button. Squeeze auger paddle
and release the start button when the auger starts.
Squeeze the self-propel paddle and the snow blower will
begin to move.
NOTE: Once the self-propel paddle is squeezed, the
auger paddle will lock in place.
Release the auger paddle and adjust the auger speed,
drive speed, and/or direction of movement as desired.
To stop the auger and disengage the self-propel function,
release the self-propel paddle.
LED HEADLIGHTS
See Figures 7 and 9.
The LED headlights, located on the control panel and auger
housing, illuminate when the light button is pressed. Press
the light button again to turn off all of the lights.
When the tool is not in use, the time-out feature will cause
the lights to shut off.
ADJUSTING THE CHUTE
See Figures 10 - 11.
The chute can be adjusted to change both the direction and
the distance to assist you in moving snow away from one
area and placing it in another.
The direction of snow removal can be adjusted up to 180º.
Push the chute rotation lever forward to rotate the chute
to the left.
Pull the chute rotation lever back to rotate the chute to
the right.
The distance the snow is moved is adjusted using the de-
flector angle lever.
Push the deflector angle lever forward to tilt the chute
deflector up and increase the distance the snow will be
thrown.
Pull the deflector angle lever rearward to tilt the chute
deflector down and decrease the distance the snow will
be thrown.
OPERATING TIPS
See Figure 12.
WARNING:
Never use snow blower on frozen lakes, rivers, or similar
surfaces. Death or serious injury could occur if the ice
breaks.
WARNING:
Never use the snow blower on a rooftop or other unstable
surface, which can result in death or serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
Do not use snow blower on ice, which can cause the
operator to slip and fall, resulting in possible serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not wear loose clothing, scarves, or jewelry. They can
be caught in moving parts and cause death or serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Keep all snow discharge pointed away from all electri-
cal devices to reduce the risk of electrocution or electric
shock.
WARNING:
Never point the snow blower or discharge chute in the
direction of people or pets. Thrown snow or other objects
can cause serious personal injuries.
WARNING:
Make sure the area to be cleared is free of stones, sticks,
wires, gravel, and other objects that could be accidentally
thrown by the snow blower in any direction and cause
serious personal injury to the operator and others.

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OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Before performing any maintenance, make sure the snow
blower battery is removed to avoid accidental starting
and possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only authorized replacement parts.
Use of any other parts can create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNING:
Never use water or any liquids to clean or rinse off
your product and do not expose the product to rain.
Store indoors in a dry area. Corrosive liquids, water, and
chemicals can enter the product’s electronic components
and/or battery compartment and damage electronic com-
ponents and/or the battery pack, which can result in a
short circuit, increased risk of fire, and serious personal
injury. Remove any buildup of dirt and debris by wiping
the product clean with a dry cloth occasionally.
NOTICE:
Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please contact customer service or an
authorized service center for assistance.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or
destroy plastic which can result in serious personal injury.
˝Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
If the unit comes in contact with any type of obstruction
or debris during use, stop the snow blower, remove the
battery pack, remove the obstruction, and inspect the
unit carefully for damage before proceeding.
NOTE: If necessary, remove the cleaning tool from the
storage area and use it to remove any obstructions.
WARNING:
Never reach into the discharge chute or place any body
part in front of the snow blower when the unit is operat-
ing or when the battery pack is installed. Always ensure
all moving parts have stopped and the battery pack has
been removed before clearing any obstructions. Failure
to follow these instructions can result in serious personal
injury.
Take notice of the direction of the wind before beginning.
When possible, discharge snow in the same direction as
the wind to prevent snow from being thrown back into
your face.
˝Some parts of the snow blower can freeze under extreme
weather conditions. Do not attempt to operate the unit
with frozen parts.
˝When finished, allow the motor to run for an additional
few minutes, then turn the chute rotation lever back and
forth several times to remove any remaining snow from
the chute.
NOTE: If necessary, remove the cleaning tool from the
storage area and use it to remove any remaining snow
from the chute.

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LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a suf-
ficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit
under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further
bearing lubrication is required.
STORING THE SNOW BLOWER
CAUTION:
Ensure all melted snow that may drip from the snow blow-
er is properly wiped up to prevent a slip and fall hazard.
Remove the batteries and store in a secure location out
of the reach of children.
Before storage, wipe any moisture, dirt, or debris from the
battery area.
Wipe the snow blower with a clean dry cloth.
˝Check all nuts, bolts, knobs, screws, fasteners, etc., for
tightness.
˝Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage, and wear.
Have repairs made on any damaged or missing parts.
Store snow blower indoors in a clean, dry place out of
the reach of children.
Do not store near corrosive materials such as fertilizer or
rock salt.
REPLACING SHEAR PINS
See Figures 12 - 13.
Shear pins are located on the auger shaft and below the im-
peller. The pins should be replaced when worn or damaged.
Damaged shear pins may prevent the auger from turning
while the motor is running. To replace the shear pins:
Determine which of the six shear pins is damaged.
Using a pair of pliers, remove the damaged shear pin.
MAINTENANCE
Locate the replacement shear pins and nuts on the gear
box.
NOTE: The snow blower ships with four replacement
shear pins. To order additional pins contact customer
service.
Insert the new shear pin into the hole.
NOTE: If necessary, use a rubber mallet to tap the shear
pin into place.
Install nut and tighten securely.
ADJUSTING/REPLACING THE SCRAPER
See Figure 14.
The scraper may need to be adjusted or replaced when a
layer of snow remains on the ground after making a pass.
To order, call customer service and ask for part number
656090001.
To adjust the position of the scraper:
Loosen but do not remove the screws securing the skid
shoes to the auger housing.
Move the skid shoes up or down to your desired position.
NOTE: The scraper is attached to the skid shoes and will
move when the shoes are moved. Position the skid shoes
equally to ensure the scraper is level with the ground.
Tighten bolts securely.
To replace the scraper:
Remove the bolts, washers and nuts securing the old
scraper to the auger housing and skid shoes.
NOTE: There are five fasteners securing the scraper to
the auger housing and a fastener securing it to each skid
shoe.
Discard the old scraper.
Place the new scraper inside the auger housing.
Reinstall the fasteners to secure the scraper in place.
NOTE: Make sure all fasteners are tightened securely. Do
not overtighten.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Handle not in position. Upper handle not secured to rails on
snow blower housing.
Make sure upper handle is in proper
position and lock knobs are tightened
securely.
Snow blower not starting. Battery is low in charge.
Batteries not in correct orientation
(minimum of one pair).
Start button is not depressed.
Charge the battery.
Confirm battery orientation.
Press start button.
The motor is on but the auger does
not turn.
The shear pins are damaged or need to
be replaced.
Replace the shear pins. See Replacing
shear pins in the Maintenance section.
After passing, the snow blower leaves
a layer of snow on the ground.
The scraper is worn. Replace the scraper. See Adjusting/
replacing the scraper in the
Maintenance section.
MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR PURCHASE!
Go to http://register.ryobitools.com and register your new tool on-line.
Your product has been fully tested prior to shipment
to ensure your complete satisfaction.
For any questions about operating or maintaining
your product, call the RYOBI Help Line!
1-800-525-2579
This product has a Five-year Limited Warranty for personal, family,
or household use (90 days for business or commercial use).
For warranty details, visit www.ryobitools.com
or call (toll free) 1-800-525-2579.

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AVERTISSEMENT :
LISEZ ET VEILLEZ À COMPRENDRE TOUTES LES
INSTRUCTIONS. Le non respect des instructions
énumérées ci-dessous et sur la machine pourrait résulter
en un choc électrique, un incendie, et/ou des blessures
sérieuses.
Apprendre à connaître l’outil. Lire attentivement le manuel
d’utilisation. Apprendre les applications et les limites
de l’outil, ainsi que les risques spécifiques relatifs à
son utilisation. Le respect de cette consigne réduira les
risques d’incendie, de choc électrique et de blessures
graves.
Interdire l’utilisation du souffleuse à neige aux enfants.
Ce n’est pas un jouet.
Utiliser exclusivement les accessoires recommandés par
le fabricant pour le modèle d’outil concerné décrit dans ce
manuel. Des accessoires appropriés pour un outil peuvent
être dangereux s’ils sont utilisés avec un autre. Utiliser
exclusivement selon les instructions de ce manuel.
Ne pas manipuler le chargeur, la fiche du chargeur et les
bornes du chargeur avec des mains humides.
Ne pas insérer d’objet dans les ouvertures. Ne pas
utiliser si une ouverture est bloquée ; veiller à ce que les
ouvertures ne soient jamais obstruées par de la poussière,
de la peluche, des cheveux ou quoi que ce soit risquant
de réduire le flux d’air.
Garder les cheveux, les vêtements amples, les doigts et
toute autre partie du corps à l’écart des ouvertures et
pièces en mouvement.
Désactiver toutes les commandes avant de retirer la pile.
Ne pas utiliser d’outils dans des atmosphères explosives,
en présence de liquides, de gaz ou de poussières
inflammables par exemple. Les outils motorisés
produisent des étincelles qui risquent d’enflammer les
poussières ou les vapeurs.
Éloigner les badauds, enfants, animaux domestiques
et visiteurs à une distance d’au moins 30,5 m (100 pi)
pendant l’utilisation d’un outil motorisé. Les distractions
peuvent causer une perte de contrôle.
Les piles d’outils motorisés, qu’elles soient intégrées ou
amovibles, ne doivent être rechargées qu’avec le chargeur
spécifié. Un chargeur approprié pour un type de pile peut
créer un risque d’incendie s’il est utilisé avec un autre
type de pile.
Utiliser exclusivement le bloc-pile spécifiquement indiqué
pour l’outil. L’utilisation de toute autre pile peut créer un
risque d’incendie.
Utiliser ce produit seulement avec la piles et le chargeurs
indiqués dans le supplément de raccordement pour
chargeur/outils/piles/appareil n˚ 988000-842.
Ne pas utiliser une chargeur dont la prise ou le cordon
sont endommagés au risque de causer un court-circuit
et un choc électrique. Le cas échéant, faire remplacer
la prise ou le cordon immédiatement par un centre de
réparations agréé.
Si l’appareil ne fonctionne pas correctement, s’il a été
échappé, s’il est endommagé, s’il a été laissé à l’extérieur
ou s’il est tombé dans l’eau, retourner le produit au centre
de réparations.
Rester attentif, prêter attention au travail et faire preuve
de bon sens lors de l’utilisation de tout outil motorisé.
Ne pas utiliser cet outil en état de fatigue, vexé ou sous
l’influence d’alcool, de drogues ou de médicaments.
Un moment d’inattention pendant l’utilisation d’un outil
motorisé peut causer des blessures graves.
Éviter les démarrages accidentels. Le transport d’outils
avec le doigt sur la bouton « Start » [démarrer] ou
l’insertion du bloc-pile avec la bouton enfoncé présente
un risque d’accident.
Utiliser un équipement de sécurité. Toujours porter des
lunettes de protection. Suivant les conditions, le port d’un
masque filtrant, de chaussures de sécurité, d’un casque
ou d’une protection auditive est recommandé.
Porter une tenue appropriée — Ne porter ni vêtements
amples, foulards, ni bijoux. Ils peuvent être pris dans les
parties en mouvement.
Déconnecter le bloc-piles avant d’effectuer des réglages,
de changer d’accessoire ou de remiser l’outil. Ces
mesures de sécurité réduisent les risques de démarrage
accidentel de l’outil.
Lorsque le bloc-piles n’est pas utilisé, le tenir à l’écart
d’objets métalliques tels que : les attaches trombones, les
pièces de monnaie, les clous, les vis et les autres petits
objets métalliques risquant d’établir le contact entre les
deux bornes. La mise en court-circuit des bornes de piles
peut causer des étincelles, des brûlures ou un incendie.
Vérifier qu’aucune pièce mobile n’est mal alignée ou
bloquée, qu’aucune pièce n’est brisée et s’assurer
qu’aucun autre problème ne risque d’affecter le bon
fonctionnement de l’outil. En cas de dommages, faire
réparer l’outil avant de l’utiliser de nouveau. Beaucoup
d’accidents sont causés par des outils mal entretenus.
Garder l’outil et sa poignée secs, propres et exempts
d’huile ou de graisse. Toujours utiliser un chiffon propre
pour le nettoyage. Ne jamais nettoyer l’outil avec du
liquide de frein, de l’essence, des produits à base de
pétrole ou des solvants puissants. Le respect de cette
règle réduira les risques de perte du contrôle et de
dommage du boîtier en plastique.
Faire preuve d’une très grande prudence lorsque vous
opérez l’outil sur une pente.
Ne jamais permettre à un enfant d’opéréer l’équipement.
Ne jamais permettre à un adulte d’opéréer l’équipement
sans instructions adéquates.
Maintenir ou remplacer les étiquettes de sécurité et
d’instruction, au besoin.
Toujours porter des lunettes de sécurité avec écrans
latéraux. Les lunettes de vue ordinaires sont munies
seulement de verres résistants aux impacts. Ce ne sont
PAS des lunettes de sécurité. Le respect de cette règle
réduira les risques de choc électrique.
Porter des lunettes de sécurité – Toujours porter une
protection oculaire avec écrans latéraux certifiée
conforme à la norme ANSI Z87.1. Le respect de cette
règle réduira les risques de blessures graves.
INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANTES CONCERNANT LA SÉCURITÉ