Product Features - Ryobi RY18LMH37A Original Instructions Manual

Tilting the lawnmower exposes the blade
and increases the probability of objects
being thrown and accidental contact with
the blade.
■ Turn on the motor carefully according to
instructions and keep hands and feet away
from blades. Do not put hands or feet near
or under rotating parts.
■ Never pick up or carry the product while it
is running.
■ Turn off the product, remove the isolator
key and the battery pack, or disconnect
the product from the power supply. Make
sure that all moving parts have come to a
complete stop:
● whenever leaving
unattended (including disposal of grass
clippings)
● before clearing blockages or unclogging
discharge chute
● before checking, cleaning, or working on
the product
● before removing the grass catcher or
opening the grass discharge chute cover
● after striking a foreign object; inspect the
product for damage and make repairs
as necessary before restarting and
operating the product
● If the product starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately)
– inspect for damage, particularly the
blades
– replace or repair any damaged parts
– check for and tighten any loose parts
■ Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, property
stakes, or other hidden objects. Uneven
terrain could cause a slip-and-fall accident.
■ Always ensure that the motor control cable
is never trapped, pinched or otherwise
damaged during assembly or when folding
the handle.
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ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY
WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of fi re, personal injury,
and product damage due to a short circuit,
never immerse your tool, battery pack or
charger in fl uid or allow a fl uid to fl ow inside
them. Corrosive or conductive fl uids, such
as seawater, certain industrial chemicals,
and bleach or bleach-containing products,
etc., can cause a short circuit.

PRODUCT FEATURES

the product
OVERLOAD
OVERHEAT PROTECTION
The product has an overload protection
device. When overloading is detected, the
product will automatically turn off.
If the product stops working, release all
handle bar switches for a few seconds in
battery mode of operation or let the motor
cool down for a few minutes in AC mode of
operation. Follow normal switch on procedure
to activate the lawnmower again. The motor
should again start working.
This applies to both AC and Battery mode of
operation.
If the protection device operates often, raise
the height of the cut, and check that the blade
is not damaged. If it still occurs, bring the
product to an authorised service centre for
investigation.
The battery pack has overheat protection.
Excessive temperatures will cause the battery
to stop powering the product. If the battery
pack is too warm, allow it to cool down before
resuming operation. If the product still does
not work, recharge the battery.
NOTE: The battery pack LED indicator will
not work if the battery protection feature has
caused the battery pack to stop powering
the product. Turn off the product or remove
the battery pack from the product and the
battery pack LED indicator will resume normal
function.
WARNING
PROTECTION AND