18V ONE+ Brushless Blower Vacuum - Tool Only (OBV1800)

You should avoid vacuuming leaves that are wet. Wait until they've dried out as they are much harder to suck up and will consume lots of battery runtime. Wet leaves also tend to clog up in the tube, reducing air flow and over time will degrade…

To adjust the position of the support wheels on your RYOBI 18V HP™ Garden Vacuum & Sweeper, pull up the tab at the other end to the wheels will allow you to adjust the position of the wheels to best support the bottom of the tool.

To clean the collection bag of a RYOBI 18V HP Garden Vacuum & Sweeper, turn the bag inside-out and remove the plastic sleeve. With your garden hose, give it a light spray.
Hang it out to dry before using it again. 

To prevent blockages, it’s a good idea to avoid vacuuming leaves that are wet. Wait until they have dried out as they can be problematic. For starters, they are much harder to suck up, consuming lots of battery runtime. They tend to clog up in the…

It will be more time efficient if you start by blowing all the leaves in to one area before vacuuming them up. This will not only maximise battery run time, but it will also help dry any slightly damp leaves as you go. - It’s a good idea to avoid…

If your RYOBI Blower Vacuum can’t switch between modes, it may be because of a build-up of debris in the lever or deep inside the elbow.

If your RYOBI battery powered Blower Vacuum won’t start, first check if the battery is low. Check the battery has at least 1 solid bar on it’s fuel gauge. If there is a flashing single bar, it's indicating the battery is fully discharged.…

If you find the battery doesn't last long enough with my RYOBI ONE+ Garden Vacuum & Sweeper, you may need a larger capacity battery - it's recommended a 6.0Ahr battery or greater is used like the RYOBI 18V One+ 6.0 HP Battery.…

This is an anti-static grounding device inside the unit and is meant to be there. Don’t attempt to remove or alter it.

When using a RYOBI 18V HP Garden Vacuum & Sweeper, we recommend eye and ear protection and gloves when your performing maintenance and emptying the collection bag.

If your RYOBI 18V HP Garden Vacuum and Sweeper suddenly stops, at the top of the handle there is a red LED - if this blinks, it means the locking pin hasn’t been fully tightened. If this happens, check that the pin is finger-tight until the LED goes…

This could be caused by a blockage in the tube. To check and clear this, first remove the battery. Then remove the main tube and check for any small sticks that might be stuck inside by looking through the tube. These are a common cause of leaves…

If your RYOBI Battery powered Blower Vacuum has lost suction and isn’t vacuuming well, make sure the bag is empty and clean, as this can impact the performance of the unit. Also check for debris in the tubes, around the propeller or in the elbow as…