Ryobi RY401022 Guia De Inicio Rapido

WARNING:
This insert sheet is not a substitute for reading the oper-
ator's manual. To reduce the risk of injury or death, user
must read and understand operator's manual before
using this product.
WARNING:
Always remove start key and battery packs from lawn
mower when assembling, adjusting, cleaning, unclog-
ging, or when not in use. Place start key and battery
packs out of the reach of children and untrained users
when not in use. Follow these instructions to prevent
accidental starting that could result in serious personal
injury.
UNFOLDING AND ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
ASSEMBLY
See Figures 1 - 2.
NOTICE:
Do not allow the starter cable to become pinched or
trapped when raising the handle.
To raise the handle:
 Pull the lever on the handle crossbar to unlock the handle.
 Moving the lever in either direction will unlock the handle.
 Raise the handle to desired position.
 Lock handle into place in either of the two notches on
the handle brackets.
NOTE: Handle can be adjusted to two heights for mowing.
To lower the handle:
 Lift the lever located on the crossbar in either direction
to fold the handle.
INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER (FOR REAR
BAGGING OPERATION)
See Figure 3.
NOTE: When using the grass catcher, the mulching door
should be locked in the open position.
 Remove start key and battery packs.
 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.
 Release the rear discharge door.
 Reinstall start key and battery packs when you are ready
to mow.
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21 in. 40 VOLT LAWN MOWER QUICK START GUIDE
GUIDE DE DÉMARRAGE RAPIDE DE LA TONDEUSE 40 V, 21 po / GUÍA DE INICIAL RÁPIDA DE LA PODADORA 40 V 21 pulg.
RY401022
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USING THE MULCHING DOOR
(FOR MULCHING OPERATION)
See Figure 4.
NOTE: When using the mulching plug, do not install the
grass catcher.
 Remove the start key and battery packs.
 Lift and hold the locking lever.
 Slide the mulch door lever to the other side of the mower
as shown.
 Release the locking lever and make sure it has securely
locked the mulch door lever into place.
 Reinstall start key and battery packs when you are ready
to mow.
 To stop mulching, lift and hold the locking lever and return
the mulch door lever to its original position.
NOTE: Be sure the locking lever is locked securely in
place in either position before using the mower.
STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER
See Figures 5 - 7.
 Unfold the handle assembly by lifting the lever on the
handle crossbar.
NOTE: The mower will not start if the handle assembly
is not in the operating position.
 Raise the battery cover.
 Install the battery packs into the rear battery port.
 Insert the start key into the slot between the batteries in
the battery port.
NOTE: Arrow should be pointed toward the battery to be
used.
 Lower the battery cover and make sure it is securely
closed.
 Engage the bail and press the start button to start the
motor and blades.
 Release the bail to stop the motor.
NOTE: The motor and blades will also start if the start
button is pressed first and the bail is engaged afterwards.
WARNING:
To avoid accidental starting that could result in serious
personal injury, always remove the start key when moving
or transporting the mower.
Model/item number on product may have additional letters at the end. These letters designate
manufacturing information and should be provided when calling for service.
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