Ryobi RY401016 Guia De Inicio Rapido

WARNING:
This insert sheet is not a substitute for reading the oper-
ator'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, unclog-
ging, 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 handle:
 Pull the lever on the handle crossbar to unlock the handle.
 Moving the lever in either direction will unlock the handle.
 Raise the handle to desired position.
 Lock handle into place in either of the two notches on
the handle brackets.
NOTE: Handle can be adjusted to two heights for mowing.
To lower the handle:
 Lift the lever located on the crossbar in either direction
to fold the handle.
INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER (FOR
REAR BAGGING OPERATION)
See Figure 3.
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.
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21 in. 40 VOLT LAWN MOWER QUICK START GUIDE
GUIDE DE DÉMARRAGE RAPIDE DE LA TONDEUSE 40 V, 21 po / GUÍA DE INICIAL RÁPIDA DE LA PODADORA 40 V 21 pulg.
RY401016
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INSTALLING THE MULCHING PLUG
(FOR MULCHING OPERATION)
See Figure 4.
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.
STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER
See Figures 5 - 7.
NOTE: Mower will not start without the start key installed,
and the battery in the unit.
 Unfold the handle assembly by lifting the lever on the
handle crossbar.
NOTE: The mower will not start if the handle assembly
is not in the operating position.
 Raise the battery cover.
 Install the battery packs into the rear battery port.
 Insert the start key into the slot between the batteries in
the battery port.
NOTE: Arrow should be pointed toward the battery to be
used.
 Lower the battery cover and make sure it is securely
closed.
 Press and hold the start button. Pull the bail toward the
handle and release the button to start the mower and
blade.
NOTE: The motor and blades will also start if the bail is
pulled first and the start button is pressed 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.
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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