Assembly - Ryobi RY42102 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 care-
fully 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 acces-
sories 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 connect to power supply until assembly is com-
plete 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 adjust-
ments or installations with the power supply connected.
Accidental starting of the mower during assembly could
result in serious personal injury.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:
Never operate the mower without the proper safety de-
vices in place and working. Never operate the mower with
damaged safety devices. Operating the mower with miss-
ing or damaged parts can result in serious personal injury.
PACKING LIST
Lawn Mower
Upper Handle Assembly
Lower Handle
Mulching Plug
Grass Catcher
Lower Handle Locks (2)
Lower Handle Lock Bolts (2)
Upper Handle Lock Knobs (2)
Upper Handle Lock Knob Bolts (2)
Operator's Manual
INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING HANDLE
ASSEMBLY
See Figures 2 - 4.
To install lower handle:
 Locate the lower handle locks and handle lock bolts.
 Place the upper handle assembly behind the mower as
shown.
 Align the lower handle with the slot on the mower housing.
NOTE: Make sure the power cord is located inside and
on top of the handle.
 Insert the lower handle lock bolt through the lower handle
lock and thread into the mower housing until the lower
handle lock is approximately 1/4 in. from the mower
housing.
 To secure the lower handle in place, close the lower
handle locks.
 Repeat for other side.
NOTE: If the lower handle is loose or does not seat com-
pletely in the slot, turn the lower handle locks clockwise
to secure the handle.
To install upper handle assembly:
 Position the upper handle assembly over the lower handle
as shown, then insert the upper handle lock bolt through
the holes in both handles.
NOTE: The lower handle has three hole settings for height
adjustment. Make sure you use the same height setting
for each side.
 Thread the upper handle lock knob onto the lock bolt.
 Repeat for other side.
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