Operation - Ryobi RLM4617ME Original Instructions Manual

17. Wave washer
18. Blade
19. Bolt
20. Fuel tap closed (off)
21. Fuel tap open (on)
22. Ground side
23. Engine side
24. Loosen
25. Tighten
ASSEMBLY
See fi gures 2 - 5.
WARNING
If any part is damaged or missing, do not operate the
product until the part is replaced. Operation 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 modifi cation is misuse and could
result in a hazardous condition leading to possible
serious personal injury.
WARNING
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always disconnect the engine spark
plug wire from the spark plug when assembling parts.
WARNING
Never attach or adjust any accessory while the product
is running. Failure to stop the engine may cause serious
personal injury.
WARNING
Never operate the product without safety devices in
place and properly working. Never operate the product
with damaged safety devices. Operation of the product
without properly working safety devices can result in
serious personal injury.
1. Raise the cutting blade height to the highest position.
This will make it easier to secure the lower handle into
position.
2. Place the handles in position. Feed the bolts through
the holes in the upper and lower handles, then tighten
handle knobs to secure the handles in place.
3. Install the grass catcher.
ASSEMBLING THE GRASS CATCHER
See fi gure 3.
1. Attach the fi lter using four Phillips-head screws on the
inner side of the top cover.
2. Snap together the top and bottom parts of the grass
catcher.
INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER
NOTE: When using the grass catcher, do not install the
mulching plug (sold separately).
1. Lift the rear discharge door.
2. Lift the grass catcher by its handle and place under the
rear door, so that the hooks on the grass catcher frame
are seated into the slots in the handle bracket.
3. Release the rear door. When installed correctly, the
hooks on the grass catcher will rest securely in the
slots on the handle brackets.

OPERATION

Before beginning operation, always wear safety goggles
or safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a
full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask
for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with
side shields.
FUELLING AND REFUELLING
Always handle petrol with care; it is highly fl ammable.
1. Store petrol in containers specifi cally designed for this
purpose.
2. Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and
fl ames. Do not inhale petrol vapours. Do not smoke
while refuelling or handling fuel.
3. Do not let petrol or oil come in contact with your skin.
4. Keep petrol and oil away from the eyes. If petrol
or oil comes in contact with the eyes, wash them
immediately with clean water. If irritation is still present,
see a doctor immediately.
5. Clean up spilled petrol immediately.
FILLING THE TANK
See fi gure 5.
Always shut off engine before fuelling. Never remove
the cap of the fuel tank or add petrol to a machine with a
running or hot engine. Move at least 9 m from refuelling
site before starting engine. Do not smoke! Failure to
follow this warning could result in serious personal
injury.
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