Ryobi RY401016 Manuel D'utilisation page 12

INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER (FOR
REAR BAGGING OPERATION)
See Figures 6.
NOTE: When using the grass catcher, do not install the
mulching plug.
 Remove start key and battery packs.
 Lift the rear discharge door.
 Lift the grass catcher by its handle and place under the
rear discharge door so that the hooks on the grass catcher
are seated onto the slots on the mower housing.
 Release the rear discharge door.
 Reinstall start key and battery packs when you are ready
to mow.
INSTALLING THE MULCHING PLUG
(FOR MULCHING OPERATION)
See Figure 7.
NOTE: When using the mulching plug, do not install the
grass catcher.
 Remove start key and battery packs.
 Lift and hold the rear discharge door.
 Grasp the mulching plug by its handle and insert it at a
slight angle, as shown.
 Push the mulching plug securely into place. The tabs on
the mulching plug should be seated in the slots at the
bottom of the rear discharge opening, and the slot on the
mulching plug should go over the tab in the center of the
discharge opening.
 Lower the rear discharge door.
 Reinstall start key and battery packs when you are ready
to mow.
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.
ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING THE SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE
See Figure 8.
The mower comes prepared for mulching with the spring-
loaded mulching cover already in place. If side discharge is
desired, install the side discharge chute.
 Remove start key and battery pack.
 Lift and hold the mulching cover.
 Insert the side discharge chute as shown, aligning the
two notches with the tabs on each side of the mulching
cover.
 Lower the mulching cover until the tabs are seated into
the notches on the side discharge chute.
 Reinstall start key and battery pack when you are ready
to mow.
SETTING BLADE HEIGHT
See Figure 9.
When shipped, the blade on the mower is set to a low- cutting
position. Before using the mower for the first time, raise the
cutting position to the height best suited for your lawn. The
average lawn should be between 1-1/2 in. to 2 in. during cool
months and between 2 in. and 3-1/4 in. during hot months.
To adjust the blade height:
 Remove the start key and battery packs.
 To raise the blade height, grasp the height adjustment
handle and move it toward the back of the mower.
NOTE: Use the scale on top of the mower deck to select
the appropriate blade height.
 To lower the blade height, grasp the height adjustment
handle and move it toward the front of the mower.
 Reinstall the start key and battery packs when you are
ready to mow.
OPERATION
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.
WARNING:
Always inspect mower for missing or damaged parts
and blade for damage, uneven, or excessive wear prior
to use. Use of the mower with damaged or missing parts
can result in serious personal injury.
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