Installing/Removing Battery Pack; Mowing Tips; Slope Operation - Ryobi RY40108 Manual Del Operador

INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK

See Figure 10.
 Raise the battery cover.
 Align raised ribs on battery pack with grooves in the
battery 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.
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.
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 10 - 12.
 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.
NOTE: The blades will also start if the bail is pulled first
and the start button is pressed after.
 To stop the mower, release the bail.
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OPERATION

MOWING TIPS

 Make sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires, and
 For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the
 When cutting heavy grass, reduce walking speed to allow
 Do not cut wet grass. It will stick to the underside of the
 New or thick grass may require a narrower cut or a higher
 Clean the underside of the mower deck after each use

SLOPE OPERATION

See Figure 13.
 Mow across the face of slopes, not up and down. Exercise
 Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps
 Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause
 Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments;
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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.
total length of the grass.
for more effective cutting and a proper discharge of the
clippings.
deck and prevent proper bagging or mulching of grass
clippings.
cutting height.
to remove grass clippings, leaves, dirt, and any other
accumulated debris.
NOTE: Always stop mower, allow blades to completely
stop, remove the start key and remove the battery pack
from the battery port before cleaning underneath the
mower.
WARNING:
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents
that can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes re-
quires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not
mow it. For your safety, do not attempt to mow slopes
greater than 15 degrees.
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide
obstacles. Remove all objects such as rocks, tree limbs,
etc., which could be tripped over or thrown by the blade.
serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your bal-
ance, release the upper blade control lever immediately.
you could lose your footing or balance.