RYOBI RY40809 40 Volt Brushless Snow Blower Operator's Manual

Important Safety Instructions

❗ WARNING: READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.

• Know your snow blower. Read the operator's manual carefully.
• Do not permit children to use the snow blower. It is not a toy.
• Use only manufacturer-recommended accessories.
• Do not handle charger, plug, or terminals with wet hands.
• Keep openings clear of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce airflow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and body parts away from openings and moving parts.
• Turn off all controls before removing the battery.
• Do not operate in explosive atmospheres (flammable liquids, gases, dust).
• Keep bystanders, children, and pets at least 100 ft. (30.5 m) away.
• Recharge battery-operated snow blowers only with the specified charger.
• Use only with specifically designated battery packs.
• Do not operate a charger with a damaged cord or plug.
• If the 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. Do not operate while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
• Avoid accidental starting.
• Use safety equipment: always wear eye protection (ANSI Z87.1 compliant).
• Dress properly: do not wear loose clothing, scarves, or jewelry.
• Disconnect battery pack before making adjustments, changing accessories, or storing.
• Keep battery pack away from metal objects when not in use.
• Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect operation. If damaged, have serviced before using.
• Keep the snow blower and handle dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Use a clean cloth for cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or strong solvents.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
• Never allow children to operate the equipment.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels.
• Battery snow blowers are always in operating condition; be aware of possible hazards.
• Operation in a hand-held position is unsafe.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact occurs, flush with water. Seek medical help if liquid contacts eyes.
• Do not use a damaged or modified battery pack or appliance.
• Do not expose battery pack or appliance to fire or excessive temperature (above 265°F / 130°C).
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge outside specified temperature ranges.
• Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or battery pack except as indicated.
• Do not store appliance or battery pack in temperatures below -4°F (-20°C) or above 120°F (49°C).
• Do not operate appliance in temperatures below -4°F (-20°C) or above 85°F (29°C).
• Do not place battery powered snow blowers or batteries near fire or heat.
• Do not expose snow blowers to rain. Water entering increases shock risk.
• Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots, and gloves.
• Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
• Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid discharging against a wall or obstruction.
• Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached; ensure the chute deflector is installed.
• Store idle snow blower indoors in a dry, locked place out of reach of children.
• Do not dispose of severely damaged or worn-out battery pack or snow blower by incinerating.
• Service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel.
• If the snow blower strikes a foreign object: Stop, remove battery, inspect for damage, repair before restarting.
• Do not lift or hold the snow blower above the ground when operating.
• Keep guards in place and in working order.
• Stop motor, wait for parts to stop, and remove battery pack before cleaning or maintenance.
• Never use water or liquids to clean or rinse the product; store indoors in a dry area.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing driveways, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
• If the unit vibrates abnormally, stop and check for the cause.
• Never operate at high transport speeds on slippery surfaces. Look behind and use care when operating in reverse.
• Never operate without good visibility or light. Be sure of your footing and keep a firm hold on the handles. Walk; never run.
• Save these instructions.

Symbols

Signal words indicate risk levels:

• 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 which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
• NOTICE: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates information considered important, but not related to potential injury (e.g., property damage).

Product symbols:

• ⚠️ Safety Alert: Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
• Read Operator's Manual: To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand manual.
• ? Eye Protection: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
• ? Wet Conditions Alert: Do not expose battery, compartment, or electronics to rain, water, or liquids. Do not charge or expose product to rain or damp locations.
• ↩️ Ricochet: Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury or property damage.
• ?❌⚙️ Keep Feet Out of Impeller: Keep feet away from rotating impeller.
• ✋❌ Keep Hands Away: Keep hands away from impeller and discharge chute.
• ?‍?‍?‍?➡️30.5m (100ft) 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 impeller.
• ⛰️❌ No Slope: Do not operate on inclines greater than 15°. Walk across slopes, never up and down.
• ♻️ Recycle Symbol: This product uses lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Dispose of batteries according to local regulations.
• DC Direct Current: Type or characteristic of current.
• V Volts: Voltage.
• A Amperes: Current.
• Hz Hertz: Frequency (cycles per second).
• W Watt: Power.
• hrs Hours: Time.

Features

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

KNOW YOUR SNOW BLOWER

Familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules before use.

BATTERY COVERS: Protect battery ports from moisture and debris.

BATTERY STORAGE: Offers a convenient place for storing your battery when not in use, or to store an extra battery pack.

BRUSHLESS MOTOR: Maximizes power, performance, and battery run time.

CHUTE DEFLECTOR HANDLE: Allows you to change the distance snow will discharge.

CHUTE ROTATION HANDLE: Allows you to choose the direction snow will discharge (up to 180°).

LED HEADLIGHTS: Illuminate your path in low light conditions. Operate when the motor is running.

Assembly

UNPACKING

❗ WARNING: Do not use this product if any parts are already assembled to your product when you unpack it. Use of a product that may have been improperly assembled could result in serious personal injury.

• Carefully remove the product and accessories from the box. Ensure all items on the Packing List are included.
• Inspect the product for damage.
• Do not discard packing material until inspection and satisfactory operation.
• If parts are damaged or missing, call 1-800-525-2579.

PACKING LIST

• Snow Blower
• Chute Deflector
• Chute Rotation Handle
• Hardware Bag
• Assembly Tool
• Operator's Manual

❗ WARNING: To avoid risk of injury, do not operate without discharge chute in place.

❗ WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate until parts are replaced. Use with damaged/missing parts could result in serious personal injury.

❗ WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended. Any such alteration is misuse and could result in serious personal injury.

❗ WARNING: Do not insert battery pack until assembly is complete and you are ready to use. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury.

❗ WARNING: To prevent accidental starting, do not make adjustments or installations with the battery pack inserted. Accidental starting during assembly could result in serious personal injury.

INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING HANDLE ASSEMBLY (See Figures 2-3)

ℹ️ NOTICE: Do not allow the handle cable to become pinched or trapped when raising the handles.

1. Unlock the handle adjustment levers.
2. Raise the lower handle.
3. Raise the upper handle, avoiding pinching cables.
4. Align the upper handle with the lower handle opening and insert the upper handle into the lower handle. Ensure the handle cable is routed correctly.
5. Align the holes in the upper and lower handles.
6. Insert the bolt into the side hole.
7. Install the locking nut. Tighten securely using the assembly tool and an adjustable wrench (not provided).
8. Repeat for the other side.
9. Return handle adjustment levers to the locked position.

ADJUSTING THE HANDLE ADJUSTMENT LEVER (See Figure 2)

If levers won't lock securely, adjust the handle adjustment knob inside the levers.

1. Move handle lock levers to unlocked position.
2. Adjust knob until levers close securely in locked position. ℹ️ NOTE: Do not overtighten.
3. Move levers to locked position.

INSTALLING CHUTE DEFLECTOR (See Figures 4-6)

1. Insert chute deflector into snow blower, aligning arrow to dot in unlocked position.
2. Press and twist deflector until arrow aligns with dot in locked position and release button clicks.
3. Insert Phillips head screw into screw hole and tighten. Do not overtighten.

To attach chute rotation handle:

1. Align handle with holes at the base of the chute.
2. Secure with screws and tighten.

Operation

❗ WARNING: Do not allow familiarity to make you careless. A careless fraction of a second can 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, causing possible serious injury.

❗ WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer. Use of non-recommended items can result in serious personal injury.

ℹ️ NOTICE: Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts. Tighten all fasteners and do not operate until all parts are replaced.

APPLICATIONS

• Removing snow from driveways and sidewalks.

❗ WARNING: Always remove battery pack or disconnect from power supply when assembling, adjusting, cleaning, or when not in use. This prevents accidental starting.

INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK (See Figure 7)

To install battery pack:

1. Raise the battery cover.
2. Align ribs on battery pack with grooves in the battery port and place pack into snow blower.

❗ WARNING: Make sure the latch on the bottom of the battery pack snaps in place and the pack is fully seated and secure before operation. Failure to do so could cause the pack to fall out, resulting in serious personal injury.

1. Lower the battery cover.

To remove battery pack:

1. Raise the battery cover.
2. Press and hold the battery latch button.
3. Remove battery pack.

❗ WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack when moving or transporting the tool.

For complete battery use and charging instructions, see battery and charger manuals.

STARTING/STOPPING THE SNOW BLOWER (See Figure 8)

1. Install battery pack.
2. Press and hold the start button. Pull the bail toward the handle and release the start button when the snow blower starts.
3. To stop, release the bail.

ADJUSTING THE CHUTE (See Figures 9-11)

The chute can be adjusted for direction (up to 180°) and distance.

To rotate chute: Use the chute rotation handle to rotate the chute until it clicks into the desired position on the chute locking plate.

The snow throwing distance is adjusted using the chute deflector handle.

• Depress the deflector latch and move the chute deflector backward (up) to increase throwing distance.
• Depress the deflector latch and move the chute deflector forward (down) to decrease throwing distance.

❗ WARNING: Do not force the chute so far forward that a gap appears between the deflector and the chute. Debris could be thrown back at the operator, resulting in serious personal injury.

OPERATING TIPS

❗ WARNING: Never use on frozen lakes, rivers, or similar surfaces. Ice breakage could cause death or serious injury.

❗ WARNING: Never use on a rooftop or other unstable surface, which can result in death or serious personal injury.

❗ WARNING: Never point the snow blower or discharge chute toward people or pets. Thrown snow or 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 and cause serious personal injury.

• If the unit contacts an obstruction or debris: Stop, remove battery, remove obstruction, and inspect for damage before proceeding.
• ❗ WARNING: Do not use on ice, which can cause slipping and falling, 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 electrical devices to reduce the risk of electrocution or electric shock.
• ❗ WARNING: Never reach into the discharge chute or place any body part in front of the snow blower when operating or when the battery is installed. Always ensure all moving parts have stopped and the battery has been removed before clearing obstructions. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury.
• Note the wind direction. When possible, discharge snow in the same direction as the wind.
• Some parts may freeze under extreme weather conditions. Do not operate with frozen parts.
• When finished, allow the motor to run for a few minutes, then move the chute rotation lever back and forth to remove remaining snow from the chute.

Maintenance

❗ WARNING: Before performing any maintenance, ensure 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.

❗ WARNING: When servicing, use only authorized replacement parts. Use of other parts can create a hazard or cause product damage.

❗ WARNING: Never use water or liquids to clean or rinse the product and do not expose to rain. Store indoors in a dry area. Corrosive liquids, water, and chemicals can damage components and/or the battery pack, resulting in short circuits, increased fire risk, and serious personal injury. Remove dirt and debris by wiping with a dry cloth.

ℹ️ NOTICE: Periodically inspect the product for damaged, missing, or loose parts. Tighten all fasteners and do not operate until parts are replaced.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

• Avoid solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
• ❗ WARNING: Do not let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or penetrating oils contact plastic parts. Chemicals can damage plastic, potentially causing serious injury.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as needed.

LUBRICATION

All bearings are pre-lubricated for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. No further lubrication is required.

STORING THE SNOW BLOWER (See Figure 12)

⚠️ CAUTION: Ensure all melted snow is wiped up to prevent slip hazards.

• Remove the battery and store in a secure location out of 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 for tightness.
• Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage, and wear. Have repairs made.
• Push handle lock levers outward, lower the upper handle, then pull levers back to locked position. ℹ️ NOTICE: Do not pinch or trap the handle cable when lowering the handle.
• Store indoors in a clean, dry place out of reach of children.
• Do not store near corrosive materials like fertilizer or rock salt.

Troubleshooting

IF THESE SOLUTIONS DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER.

Parts and Service

ITEM NO.* __________________________________ MANUFACTURING NO. _____________________________________________ SERIAL NO._______________________________________________________

* Model/item number may have additional letters designating manufacturing information.

HOW TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT PARTS:

Purchase online at www.ryobitools.com or call 1-800-525-2579. Parts can also be obtained at service centers.

HOW TO LOCATE A SERVICE CENTER:

Find online at www.ryobitools.com or call 1-800-525-2579.

HOW TO OBTAIN CUSTOMER OR TECHNICAL SUPPORT:

Contact us at 1-800-525-2579.

RYOBI is a trademark of Ryobi Limited, used under license.

Warranty: 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 1-800-525-2579.