Assembly - Ryobi P1100VNM Operator's Manual

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.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the Packing List
are already assembled to your product when you unpack
it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by
the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use
of a product that may have been improperly assembled
could result in serious personal injury.
 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.
 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-860-4050 for assistance.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create
accessories not recommended for use with this product.
Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could
result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not insert start key or battery pack until assembly is
complete and you are ready to mow. Failure to comply
could result in accidental starting and possible serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting, do not make any
adjustments or installations with the start key or battery
pack inserted. Accidental starting of the mower during
assembly could result in serious personal injury.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:
Never operate the mower without the proper safety
devices in place and working. Never operate the mower
with damaged safety devices. Operating the mower with
missing or damaged parts can result in serious personal
injury.
PACKING LIST
Lawn Mower
Start Key
Mulching Plug
Grass Catcher
Operator's Manual
UNFOLDING AND INSTALLING HANDLE
See Figures 2 - 3.
To raise the lower handle:
 Open the lower handle locks.
 Pull up and back on the lower handle until it is aligned
with the slot between the handle locks and the mower
housing.
NOTE: If the lower handle is difficult to move, turn the
lower handle locks counterclockwise to free the handle.
 To secure the lower handle in place, close the lower
handle locks.
NOTE: If the lower handle is loose or does not seat
completely in the slot, turn the lower handle locks
clockwise to secure the handle.
To install the upper handle:
 Align the hole on the upper handle with the hole in the
lower handle.
NOTICE:
Do not allow the starter cable to become pinched or
trapped when aligning the handles.
 Insert threaded end of handle lock through both handles
with the threaded end facing inside.
 Install the washer and handle knob and tighten to secure.
 Repeat on the opposite side.
 Close the handle locks to secure the upper handle in
place.
NOTE: If the upper handle is loose or separated from the
lower handle, tighten the knobs on the handle locks by
turning them clockwise.
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