This is an older UK market model from what I can find online.
Sounds like the carburetor needs to be disassembled and all of the tiny passages cleaned out really well. Worst case, the carburetor needs to be replaced. Ryobi is just the brand of the unit.
What engine is on this? Briggs and Stratton, Kohler or other?
Not sure what your sources for spares where you are at might be.