Symbols In This Manual; Attaching The Front Handle; Attaching The Grass Deflector - Ryobi RLT254CDSO Original Instructions Manual

Pull the starter rope.
Pull: Quick release tab
To reduce the risk of injury or
damage, avoid contact with any hot
surface.
Regulatory compliance mark
Starting a warm engine by electrical
starter
Starting a cold engine by electrical
starter
Starting a warm engine by hand
Starting a cold engine by hand

SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL

Parts or accessories sold separately
Note
Warning
Risk of fire
Do not smoke
Lock
Unlock
The following signal words and meanings are intended to
explain the levels of risk associated with the product:
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, will
DANGER
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, could
WARNING
result in death or serious injury.
4
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, may
CAUTION
result in minor or moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Symbol)
CAUTION Indicates a situation that may result
in property damage.
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
■ Carefully remove the product and any accessories from
the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing
list are included.
■ Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage
or damage occurred during shipping.
■ Do not discard the packing material until you have
carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the
product.
WARNING
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate the
product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
Do not attempt to modify the product or create
accessories not recommended for use with the product.
Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could
result in a hazardous condition leading to possible
serious personal injury.
WARNING
Never attach or adjust any attachment while the power
head is running. Failure to stop the engine may cause
serious personal injury.
WARNING
Be certain all knobs and fasteners are fully tightened
before operating the product. Check it periodically for
tightness during use to avoid serious injury.

ATTACHING THE FRONT HANDLE

■ Loosen and remove the bolt and wing nut from the front
handle.
■ Install the front handle onto the upper shaft.
■ Replace the bolt and wing nut and tighten the wing nut
securely.

ATTACHING THE GRASS DEFLECTOR

■ Insert the tab on the mounting bracket in the slot on the
grass deflector.
■ Insert the screw into the grass deflector.
■ Tighten the screw securely.