Ryobi P1111 Operation Manual - Page 10

ASSEMBLY UNPACKING This product requires assembly. n Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. WARNING: Do not use this product if any parts on the Packing List are already assembled to your product when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use of a product that may have been improperly assembled could result in serious personal injury. n Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. n Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product. n If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-860-4050 for assistance. WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not insert start key or battery pack until assembly is complete and you are ready to mow. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury. WARNING: To prevent accidental starting, do not make any adjustments or installations with the start key or battery pack inserted. Accidental starting of the mower during assembly could result in serious personal injury. WARNING: Never operate the mower without the proper safety devices in place and working. Never operate the mower with damaged safety devices. Operating the mower with missing or damaged parts can result in serious personal injury. PACKING LIST Lawn Mower Start Key Mulching Plug Grass Catcher Operator's Manual UNFOLDING AND ADJUSTING HANDLE ­ASSEMBLY See Figures 2 - 3. To raise handle assembly:  Open the lower handle locks.  Pull up and back on the lower handle until it is aligned with the slot between the handle locks and the mower housing. NOTE: If the lower handle is difficult to move, turn the lower handle locks counterclockwise to free the handle.  To secure the lower handle in place, close the lower handle locks. NOTE: If the lower handle is loose or does not seat completely in the slot, turn the lower handle locks clockwise to secure the handle.  Open the upper handle locks.  Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise it into operating position. Make sure that the lower handle is seated in the grooves at the bottom of the upper handle. NOTICE: Do not allow the starter cable to become pinched or trapped when raising the handle.  To secure the upper handle in place, close the upper handle locks. 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. To lower the handle assembly:  Open the upper handle locks. NOTE: If the handle lock is difficult to open, loosen the knobs on the upper handle locks by turning them counterclockwise. 6 - English