Ryobi RY401018 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 Figure 1.
NOTICE:
Do not allow the starter cable to become pinched or trapped when
raising the handle.
 Rotate the handle adjustment knobs 90 degrees.
 Raise the handle.
 Rotate the knob 90 degrees again to secure handle in place.
INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER (FOR REAR
BAGGING OPERATION)
See Figure 2.
 Remove the start key and battery pack.
 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.
 Reinstall the start key and battery pack when you are ready to mow.
INSTALLING THE MULCHING PLUG
(FOR MULCHING OPERATION)
See Figure 2.
NOTE: When using the mulching plug, do not install the grass catcher.
 Remove start key and battery packs.
Model/item number on product may have additional letters at the end. These letters designate manufacturing information and should be provided when calling for service.
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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.
RY401018
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 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.
INSTALLING THE SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE
See Figure 3.
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.
NOTE: When using the side discharge chute, be sure the mulching plug is installed.
 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.
STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER
See Figures 4 - 6.
NOTE: Mower will not start without the grass catcher or mulch plug attached, the
start key installed, and the battery in the unit.
 Raise the battery cover.
 Install battery pack into the battery port.
 Insert the start key into the slot beside the battery storage compartment.
 Lower the battery cover.
 Raise the handle assembly as described earlier.
NOTE: The mower will not start if the handle assembly is not in the operating
position.
 Pull the bail toward the handle. Press and hold the start button to start the mower
and blades.
NOTE: The motor and blades will also start if the start button is pressed first and
the bail is engaged after.
 To stop the mower, release the bail.
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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