Ryobi RYAC160, Руководство оператора

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11 — English
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Pull up on the upper handle to raise it into operating po-
sition. Make sure that the upper handle is seated in the
grooves at the top of the lower handle.
DANGER:
Do not allow any part of the power cord on the mower
or extension cord to become pinched or trapped when
assembling or raising the handles. A pinched live power
cord can cause the handles to become electrically ener-
gized. Contact with electrically live conductive parts will
result in death by electrocution, electric shock, and/or
serious personal injury.
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To secure the upper handle in place, tighten the upper
handle lock knobs.
NOTE:
If the upper handle is loose or separated from
the lower handle, tighten the knobs on the upper handle
locks by turning them clockwise.
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Attach the lower cord clip to the lower handle. Install
screw to secure.
To lower the handle assembly:
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Loosen the upper handle lock knobs.
NOTE:
Loosen the knobs on the upper handle by turning
them counterclockwise.
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Lower the upper handle. Avoid pinching or trapping any
power cords.
 Release the lower handle lock.
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Push outward on each side of the lower handle until it
is free from the slot. Then, fold the handle to the front of
the unit. Avoid pinching or trapping any power cords.
INSTALLING THE MULCHING PLUG
(FOR MULCHING OPERATION)
See Figure 5.
NOTE: When using the mulching plug, do not install the
grass catcher.
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Disconnect power supply.
ASSEMBLY
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Lift and hold the rear discharge door.
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Grasp the mulching plug by its handle and insert it at a
slight angle, as shown.
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Push the mulching plug securely into place.
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Lower the rear discharge door.
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Connect to power supply when you are ready to mow.
INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER
(FOR REAR BAGGING OPERATION)
See Figures 6 - 7.
NOTE: When using the grass catcher, do not install the
mulching plug.
 Disconnect power supply.
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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.
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Release the rear discharge door.
 Connect to power supply when you are ready to mow.
SETTING BLADE HEIGHT
See Figure 8.
When shipped, the wheels on the mower are set to a low-
cutting position. Before using the mower for the first time,
raise the cutting position to the height best suited for your
lawn. The average lawn should be between 1-1/2 in. to 2 in.
during cool months and between 2 in. and 3-1/4 in. during
hot months.
To adjust the blade height:
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Disconnect power supply.
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To raise the blade height, press inward on the height ad-
justment lever and move it toward the back of the mower.
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To lower the blade height, press inward on the height
adjustment lever and move it toward the front of the
mower.
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Connect to power supply when you are ready to mow.