Ryobi OLM1833H, Original Instructions Manual

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chute cover, or the grass box and grass
discharge chute cover
● hands and feet of all persons are not
clear of the cutting enclosure
■ Never operate the product if the on/off
switch on the handlebar does not properly
start and stop the mower.
■ Never attempt to lock the on/off switches in
the on position, this is extremely dangerous.
■ Do not force the product. It will do the job
better and safer at the speed for which it
was designed.
■ Stop the blade when crossing gravel
surfaces.
■ Do not pull the product backward unless
absolutely necessary. If you must back the
product away from a wall or obstruction,
first look down and behind to avoid tripping
or pulling the product over your feet.
■ Stop the motor and allow the blade to stop if
the mower has to be tilted for transportation
when crossing surfaces other than grass,
and when transporting the product to and
from the area to be mowed.
■ Never use the product with defective guards
or shields, or without safety devices, for
example, deflectors and/ or grass boxes,
in place.
■ Do not tilt the lawn mower when switching
on the motor or while the motor is running.
This exposes the blade and increases the
probability of objects being thrown.
■ Switch on the motor carefully according
to instructions and keep hands and feet
away from cutting area. Keep clear of the
discharge opening at all times. Do not start
the product when standing in front of the
discharge opening.
■ Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all time.
■ Never pick up or carry the product while it
is running.
■ Stop the mower motor and remove isolator
key, make sure that all moving parts have
come to a complete stop for the below
cases:
● whenever you leave the product
unattended (including disposal of grass
clippings)
● before cleaning a blockage or unclogging
discharge chute
● before checking, cleaning or working on
the product
● after striking a foreign object (inspect
the product for damage and make
repairs as necessary before restarting
and operating the product)
● before removing the grass box or
opening the grass discharge chute cover
● If the product starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately)
– inspect for damage, particularly the
blades
– replace or repair any damaged parts
– check for and tighten any loose parts
■ Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, property
stakes, or other hidden objects. Uneven
terrain could cause a slip and fall accident.
■ Always ensure the motor control cable
is never trapped, pinched or otherwise
damaged during assembly or when folding
the handle.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY
WARNINGS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fi re, personal injury,
and product damage due to a short circuit,
never immerse your tool, battery pack or
charger in fl uid or allow a fl uid to fl ow inside
them. Corrosive or conductive fl uids, such
as seawater, certain industrial chemicals,
and bleach or bleach-containing products,
etc., can cause a short circuit.
OVERLOAD AND OVERHEAT
PROTECTION
The product has an overload protection
device. When overloading is detected, the
product will automatically switch off. If the
overload protector is actuated, the on-off
button must be released. Press the on-off
button to restart the product.
The battery pack has overheat protection.
Excessive temperatures will cause the battery
to stop powering the product. Feel the battery
pack; if it is too warm, allow it to cool down
before resuming operation. If the product still
does not work, recharge the battery.
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