Operation - Ryobi P1100VNM Operator's Manual

WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always inspect mower for missing or damaged parts
and blade for damage, uneven, or excessive wear prior
to use. Use of the mower with damaged or missing parts
can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack and start key from your tool
when you are assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery pack and
start key will prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
 Mowing your lawn
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 8.
 Raise the battery cover.
 Place the battery pack in the mower. Align raised ribs on
battery pack with grooves in the mower's battery port.

OPERATION

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
operation. Failure to securely seat the battery pack could
cause the battery pack to fall out, resulting in serious
personal injury.
 Lower the battery cover.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 8.
 Raise the battery cover.
 Press and hold the battery latch button at the bottom of
the battery pack.
 Remove battery pack from the mower.
WARNING:
To avoid accidental starting that could result in serious
personal injury, always remove the start key when moving
or transporting the mower.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator's manu-
als for your battery pack and charger.
STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER
See Figures 9 - 10.
 Raise the battery cover.
 Install battery packs.
NOTE: The unit will run with only one battery pack
installed. Operating the unit with one battery pack will
significantly decrease run time.
 Insert the start key into the slot beside the battery port.
 Lower the battery cover.
 Press and hold the start button. Pull the blade control
levers toward the handle and release the button to start
the mower.
 To stop the mower, release the blade control levers.
MOWING TIPS
 Make sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires, and
other objects that could damage the lawn mower blades
or motor. Do not mow over property stakes or other
metal posts. Such objects could damage the blade or be
accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and
cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.
 For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the
total length of the grass.
 When cutting heavy grass, reduce walking speed to allow
for more effective cutting and a proper discharge of the
clippings.
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