Ryobi RLM3313A, Manual

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Original Instructions
MAINTENANCE
■ Use only original manufacturer’s
replacement parts, accessories, and
attachments. Failure to do so can cause
injury, can contribute to poor performance,
and may void your warranty.
■ Servicing requires extreme care and
knowledge and should be performed only
by a qualified service technician. Have the
product serviced by an authorised service
centre only.
■ Turn off the product and disconnect it from
the power supply. Make sure that all moving
parts have come to a complete stop before
any cleaning or maintenance task.
■ Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
■ Frequently check the grass catcher for wear
or deterioration.
■ Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent
intervals for proper tightness to ensure the
product is in safe working condition.
■ Be careful during adjustment of the product
to prevent entrapment of the fingers
between moving blades and fixed parts of
the product.
■ When servicing the blades, be aware that
even though the power source is switched
off, the blades can still be moved.
■ You may make adjustments and repairs
described in this manual. For other repairs,
have the product serviced by an authorised
service centre only.
■ After each use, clean the plastic parts with
a soft, dry cloth. Any part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorised service centre.
■ The blade on the product is sharp. Use
extreme caution and wear heavy-duty
gloves when fitting, replacing, cleaning or
checking bolt security.
CLEARING BLOCKAGES
■ Turn off the product and disconnect it from
the power supply.
■ Always wear heavy-duty gloves when
checking or clearing a blockage. The blades
are sharp and the blockage itself could be a
sharp object.
■ Remove the grass catcher. Check and
carefully clear the grass catcher for
obstructions.
■ Check the grass discharge chute, and
carefully clear blockages.
■ Turn the product on its side. Check its
underside of and the area around the
blade. Carefully remove any blockages.
Remember that the blade may move during
cleaning.
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
See page 139.
1. Handle
2. Power cord retainer
3. Start button
4. On/off lever
5. Motor control cable
6. Handle knob
7. Motor control cable retainer
8. Grass catcher full indicator
9. Grass catcher
10. Handle release button
11. Cutting height adjustment lever
12. Rear wheel
13. Front wheel
14. Operator's manual
15. Mulching plug
SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
Read and understand all
instructions before operating the
product. Follow all warnings and
safety instructions.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection.
Do not operate the product on
inclines greater than 15°. Mow
across the face of slopes, never
up and down.
Do not expose the product to
rain or damp condition.
Beware of sharp blades. Blades
continue to rotate after the
motor is switched o ff . Remove
the plug from the mains before
maintenance or if the cord is
damaged.
Beware of thrown or
fl ying
objects. Keep all bystanders,
especially children and pets,
at least 15m away from the
operating area.