Assembling The Handle; Adjusting The Cut Height; Specifications - Ryobi HM-3416 Owner's Operating Manual

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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI PRODUCT.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR LAWNMOWER

To ensure your safety and satisfaction, carefully read through

1. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with the

this OWNER'S MANUAL before using the product.

instructions to use the lawnmower.

2. This appliance is not intended for used by persons

General Safety Rules

(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or

mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,

WARNING! Read all instructions Failure to follow all instructions

unless they have been given supervision or instruction

listed below may result in electric shock, ﬁre and/or serious injury.

concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible

The term "power tool" in all of the warnings listed below refers

for their safety.

to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not

(cordless) power tool.

play with the appliance.

3. Never mow while people, especially children or pets, are

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nearby.

4. Do not operate the lawnmower when barefoot or wearing

1) Work area

open sandals, always wear substantial footwear and long

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas

trousers.

invite accidents.

5. Thoroughly inspect the area where the lawnmower is to

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,

be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and

such as in the presence of ﬂammable liquids, gases or

other foreign objects.

dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or

6. Before using, always visually inspect to see that the

fumes.

blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a

damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in

power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

sets to preserve balance.

7. Mow only in daylight or in good artiﬁcial light.

2) Electrical safety

8. Avoid operating the lawnmower in wet grass, whe

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify

feasible.

the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with

9. Walk, never run.

earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodiﬁed plugs and

10. Never operate the appliance with defective guards or

matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock

shields, or without safety devices, for example deﬂectors

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces

and/or grass catchers in place.

such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There

11. Mowing on banks can be dangerous:

is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or

• Do not mow excessively steep slopes.

grounded.

• Always be sure of your footing on slopes or wet grass.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

• Mow across the face of slopes - never up and down.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric

• Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on

shock.

slopes.

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,

12. Use extreme caution when stepping back or pulling the

pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away

lawnmower towards you.

from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or

13. Never mow by pulling the mower towards you.

entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

14. Stop the blades if the lawnmower has to be tilted for

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension

transportation when crossing surfaces other than gr

cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for

and when transporting the lawnmower to and from the

outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

area to be mowed.

15. Do not tilt the machine when starting or switching on the

3) Personal safety

motor, except if the machine has to be tilted for starting in

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common

long grass. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely

sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power

necessary and tilt only the part which is away from the

tool while you are tired or under the inﬂuence of drugs,

operator. Always ensure that both hands are in the

alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while

operating position before returning the machine to the

operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

ground.

b) Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety

16. Switch on the lawnmower according to instructions and

equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard

with feet well away from the blades.

hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will

17. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating pa

reduce personal injuries.

Keep clear of discharge opening at all times.

c) Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the

18. Never pick up or carry the lawnmower while the motor is

off-position before plugging in. Carrying power tools with

running.

your ﬁnger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have

19. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure that the

the switch on invites accidents.

lawnmower is in safe working condition.

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the

20. C h e c k t h e g r a s s c a t c h e r f r e q u e n t l y f o r w e a r o r

power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating

deterioration.

part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

21. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all

times. This enables better control of the power tool in

unexpected situations.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery.

DESCRIPTION

Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving

1. Curved handle

parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in

2. Central strut

moving parts.

3. Wing nut

g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust

4. Lower bar

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are

5. Spanner for blade bolt

connected and properly used. Use of these devices can

6. Cutting height adjustment (not visible)

reduce dust-related hazards.

7. Air cushion deck

4) Power tool use and care

8. Rollers

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool

9. Motor housing

for your application. The correct power tool will do the job

10. Connection cable

better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

11. Cable holder (3pcs)

12. Power cable

b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on

and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the

13. Release button

switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

14. Cable strain relief

15. Start lever

c) Disconnect the plug from the power source before making

16. Blade bolt

any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power

17. Spacers

tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of

18. Blade

starting the power tool accidentally.

19. Fan

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do

not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these

instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are

SPECIFICATIONS

dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

Voltage

e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding

of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition

Power input

that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have

No load speed

the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are

Cutting width

caused by poorly maintained power tools.

Cutting height

net weight

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained

cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and

are easier to control.

ASSEMBLY

g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in

accordance with these instructions and in the manner

WARNING!

intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into

Before assembly, make sure that the tool is switched off and

account the working conditions and the work to be

unplugged.

performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from

intended could result in a hazardous situation.

Assembling the Handle

5) Battery tool use and care

1. Insert the lower handle (4) into the slot in the air cushion deck (7).

a) Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting

2. Attach the lower bar (4) with the screws provided. (Fig.1)

battery pack. Inserting the battery pack into power tools that

3. Fasten the central struts (2) on the right and left of the lower

have the switch on invites accidents.

bar (4) with the enclosed screws, the large washers and the

b) Recharge only with the charger specified by the

wing nuts (3). (Fig.2)

manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of

battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another

4. Fasten the curved handle (1) on the right and left of the

battery pack.

central struts (2) with the enclosed screws, washers and

c) Use power tools only with specifically designated battery

wing nuts (3) provided.

packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of

5. Clip the cable holder (11) into the bar (4) and thus fix the

injury and fire.

cable (10). (Fig.3)

d) When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other

metal objects like paper clips, keys, nails, screws, or

other metal objects that can make a connection from one

OPERATION

terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together

Adjusting the Cut Height

may cause burns or a fire.

e) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the

The mower can be adjusted by the insertion of spacers (17) to

battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush

the following cutting heights:

with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek

12 mm - Short cutting height

medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause

18 mm - Medium cutting height

irritation or burns.

25 mm - Medium cutting height

5) Service

33 mm - Tall cutting height

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person

1. Tilt the machine over.

using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that

the safety of the power tool is maintained.

2. Using non-slip gloves, hold the blade (18) firmly. Loosen the

blade bolt (16) with the supplied spanner (5). (Fig.4)

230V ~ 50Hz

1600W

4300min

-1

340mm

12/19/26/33mm(4-position)

6.8kg

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Assembling The Handle; Adjusting The Cut Height; Specifications - Ryobi HM-3416 Owner's Operating Manual

SPECIFICATIONS

Assembling the Handle

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