Ryobi RY401110 Operation Manual - Page 14

OPERATION NOTICE: Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please contact customer service or an authorized service center for assistance. APPLICATIONS You may use this product for the purpose listed below:  Mowing your lawn WARNING: Always remove battery packs and start key when moving or transporting the mower to avoid accidental starting that could result in serious personal injury. INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK See Figure 10.  Raise the battery cover.  Align raised ribs on battery pack with grooves in the bat- tery port and install the battery pack into the mower. WARNING: Make sure the latch on the bottom of the battery pack snaps in place and the battery pack is fully seated and secure in the mower's battery port before beginning operation. Failure to securely seat the battery pack could cause the battery pack to fall out, resulting in serious personal injury.  Lower the battery cover and make sure it is securely closed. To remove battery pack:  Raise the battery cover.  Press and hold the battery latch button at the bottom of the battery pack.  Remove battery pack from the mower.  Lower the battery cover and make sure it is securely closed. For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator's Manuals for your RYOBI battery pack and charger models. WARNING: To avoid accidental starting that could result in serious personal injury, always remove the start key when moving or transporting the mower. NOTE: The battery storage compartment offers a convenient place for storing your battery, or to store an extra battery pack. The unit cannot be powered by the battery while it is installed in the battery storage compartment; it must be moved to the battery port in order to power the unit from the battery port. STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER See Figures 11 - 12. NOTE: Mower will not start without the grass catcher or mulch plug attached, the start key installed, and the battery in the unit.  Raise the battery cover.  Install battery pack into the battery port.  Insert the start key into the slot beside the battery storage compartment.  Lower the battery cover.  Raise the handle assembly as described earlier. NOTE: The mower will not start if the handle assembly is not in the operating position.  Press and hold the start button. Pull the bail toward the handle and release the button to start the mower and blades.  NOTE: The motor and blades will also start if the bail is pulled first and the start button is pressed after.  To stop the mower, release the bail. MOWING TIPS WARNING: Do not mow on wet grass, which can cause you to slip and fall and result in possible serious personal injury. NOTE: Fully charge battery before each use for optimal runtime.  Make sure the lawn is clear of stones, tree nuts, sticks, wires, and other objects that could damage the lawn mower blades or motor. Do not mow over property stakes or other metal posts. Such objects could damage the blade or be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.  For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the total length of the grass.  When cutting heavy grass, reduce walking speed to allow for more effective cutting and a proper discharge of the clippings.  Do not cut wet grass. It will stick to the underside of the deck and prevent proper bagging or mulching of grass clippings.  New or thick grass may require a narrower cut or a higher cutting height. 10 - English