Ryobi ORM1800, Original Instructions Manual

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Safety, performance, and dependability have
been given top priority in the design of your
powered cylinder mower.
INTENDED USE
The powered cylinder mower is only intended
for use outdoors.
The product is designed for domestic lawn
mowing. Both wheels should touch the ground
while mowing. It is a pedestrian-controlled
walk-behind mower designed to be pushed by
hand.
The product should never be operated with the
wheels off the ground. It should not be ridden
on. It should not be pulled while powered
by the battery. It should not be used to cut
anything other than domestic grass lawns.
Do not use the product for any other purpose.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING
The product is capable of amputating hands
and feet, and throwing objects. Failure to
observe all safety instructions could result
in serious injury.
WARNING
When using the product, the safety rules must
be followed. For your own safety and that of
bystanders, please read these instructions
before operating the product. Please keep
the instructions safe for later use.
WARNING
The product should only be operated with
the battery pack. When using battery-
operated products, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk
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TRAINING
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Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the product and in this
manual before operating the product. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the product. Know how
to stop the product and disengage the
controls quickly.
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This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
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Keep bystanders, children and pets 15 m
away from the area of operation. Stop the
product if anyone enters the area.
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Keep in mind that the operator or user
is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their property.
PREPARATION
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While operating the product, always wear
adequate winter garments and non-skid
safety footwear. Avoid wearing clothing
that is loose fitting or that has hanging
cords or ties; they can be caught in moving
parts.
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Thoroughly inspect the area where the
product is to be used and remove all
doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other
foreign objects.
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Blades coming in contact with a “live” wire
may make exposed metal parts of the
product “live” and could give the operator
an electric shock.
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Before use, always visually inspect to
ensure blades, blade bolts, and cutter
assembly are not worn or damaged.
Replace worn or damaged blades and
bolts in sets to preserve balance. Bring the
product to an authorised service centre to
replace damaged or unreadable labels.
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Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
during operation or while performing an
adjustment or repair to protect eyes from
foreign objects that may be thrown from the
product.
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Never attempt to make any adjustments
while the product is running.
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Secure long hair so it is above shoulder
level to prevent entanglement in moving
parts.
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Ensure before each use that all controls
and safety devices function correctly. Do
not use the product if the “off” switch does
not stop the product.