Ryobi RY40LM03 Manual Del Operador página 14

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:
With the exception of using the self-propelled feature to
relocate the mower to the mowing site, 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 op-
eration. 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.
OPERATION
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.
 Unfold the handle assembly and extend the upper handle
as described earlier.
NOTE: The mower will not start if the handle assembly
is not in the operating position.
 Raise the battery cover.
 Install the battery pack into the rear battery port.
 Insert the start key into the slot beside the battery storage
compartment.
 Lower the battery cover and make sure it is securely
closed.
 Squeeze and hold the start levers inside the upper handle.
 Press and release the start button to start the blades.
NOTE: The blades will also start if the start button is
pressed first and the levers are squeezed after.
 To stop the mower, release the start levers.
NOTE: The blade is disengaged each time the start levers
are released.
SELF-PROPELLED MOWING
See Figure 13.
WARNING:
Never engage the blades when transporting the mower
from one location to another. Only engage the blades by
pressing the start button when you are ready to mow.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious
personal injury.
 Move the handle lock to the unlocked position.
NOTE: The self-propelled feature will not engage unless
the handle lock is in the unlocked position. To operate
the mower manually, move the handle lock to the locked
position, start the mower, and push the mower forward.
 Squeeze and hold the start levers inside the upper handle.
 Press and release the start button to start the blades.
 Once the mower has been started, the self-propelled
feature is engaged by pushing the upper handle forward.
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