Ryobi RY401012 Guide De Démarrage Rapide

WARNING:
This insert sheet is not a substitute for reading the operator's manual.
To reduce the risk of injury or death, user must read and understand
operator's manual before using this product.
WARNING:
Always remove start key and battery packs from lawn mower when
assembling, adjusting, cleaning, unclogging, or when not in use. Place
start key and battery packs out of the reach of children and untrained
users when not in use. Follow these instructions to prevent accidental
starting that could result in serious personal injury.
UNFOLDING AND ADJUSTING THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY
See Figures 1 - 2.
NOTICE:
Do not allow the starter cable to become pinched or trapped when
raising the handle.
To raise the lower handle:
 Pull the handle adjustment knobs out and rotate 90 degrees.
 Raise the lower handle.
 Rotate the knob 90 degrees again to secure handle in place.
To raise the upper handle:
 Move both handle lock levers to the unlocked position.
 Fully extend the upper handle.
 Move both handle lock levers to the locked position to secure the upper
handle in place.
 To retract the upper handle, move both handle lock levers to the unlocked
position and push the upper handle into the lower handle. Move both
levers to the locked position to secure.
INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER (FOR REAR
BAGGING OPERATION)
See Figure 3.
NOTE: When using the grass catcher, do not install the mulching plug.
 Remove the start key and battery pack.
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20 in. 40 VOLT LAWN MOWER QUICK START GUIDE
GUIDE DE DÉMARRAGE RAPIDE DE LA TONDEUSE 40 V, 20 po / GUÍA DE INICIAL RÁPIDA DE LA PODADORA 40 V 20 pulg.
RY401012/RY401012VNM
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 Place the grass catcher onto the mower so the opening on the grass
catcher covers the rear discharge opening and the grass catcher's metal
locks are inside the slots on the mower housing.
 Gently push down on the grass catcher to ensure the metal locks are
fully seated in the slots. The mower will not start if the metal locks are
not fully seated.
 Reinstall the start key and battery pack when you are ready to mow.
INSTALLING THE MULCHING PLUG
(FOR MULCHING OPERATION)
See Figure 3.
NOTE: When using the mulching plug, do not install the grass catcher.
 Remove the start key and battery pack.
 Insert the mulching plug into the mower's rear discharge opening and
place the mulching plug's metal lock into the slot on the right side of
the mower housing.
 Gently push down on the mulching plug to ensure the metal lock is fully
seated in the slot. The mower will not start if the metal lock is not fully
seated.
 Reinstall the start key and battery pack when you are ready to mow.
STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER
See Figures 4 - 6.
NOTE: Mower will not start without the grass catcher or mulch plug at-
tached, the start key installed, and the battery in the unit.
 Unfold the handle assembly and extend the upper handle as described
earlier.
NOTE: The mower will not start if the handle assembly is not in the
operating position.
 Raise the battery cover.
 Install the battery pack into the rear battery port.
 Insert the start key into the slot beside the battery storage compartment.
 Lower the battery cover and make sure it is securely closed.
 Pull the bail toward the handle. Press and release the start button to
start the motor and blades.
NOTE: The blades will also start if the start button is pressed first and
the bail is pulled after.
 To stop the mower, release the bail.
NOTE: The blade is disengaged each time the bail is released.
WARNING:
To avoid accidental starting that could result in serious personal injury,
always remove the start key when moving or transporting the mower.
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