Ryobi RLM18X36250, Original Instructions Manual

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● the grass discharge chute is exposed
and is not protected by the grass catcher
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 product.
■ 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 backwards 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 product has to be tilted for
transportation when crossing surfaces
other than grass, and when transporting
the product to and from the work area.
■ Never use the product with defective
guards or shields, or without safety
devices, for example, deflectors and/ or
grass collectors, in place.
■ Do not tilt the product when switching on
the motor or while the motor is running. If
absolutely necessary, you may raise the
front of the lawn mower by no more than
5 cm to enable easier starting. Press down
on the handlebar to achieve this. Always
return the mower to its normal position with
all wheels on the ground before cutting.
Tilting the mower exposes the blade and
increases the probability of objects being
thrown and accidental contact with the
blade.
■ Switch on the motor carefully according to
instructions and keep hands and feet away
from blades. Do not put hands or feet near
or under rotating parts.
■ Never pick up or carry the product while it
is running.
■ Stop the motor and remove isolator key.
Make sure all moving parts have come to
a complete stop before:
● leaving the product unattended
(including disposal of grass clippings).
● clearing blockages or unclogging
discharge chute
● checking, cleaning, or working on the
product
● inspecting the product after striking
a foreign object (and make repairs
as necessary before restarting and
operating the product)
● removing the grass catcher or opening
the grass discharge chute cover
● If the product starts to vibrate abnormally,
check immediately to:
– 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 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
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