Operation - Ryobi RY42102 Operator's Manual

DANGER:
Risk of death by electrocution, electric shock, or seri-
ous personal injury if power lines or electric cords are
contacted. Never operate mower over electrical sources,
cords, or wires.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you care-
less. 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 recom-
mended 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 disconnect extension cord from power supply
when you are assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, or when not in use. Following these instructions
will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
 Mowing your lawn
WARNING:
To avoid accidental starting that could result in serious
personal injury, always disconnect from power supply
when moving or transporting the mower.

OPERATION

INSTALLING / REMOVING EXTENSION CORD
See Figure 9.
 Insert the female end of the extension cord into the prod-
uct as shown.
 Connect the male end of the extension cord to the power
source.
 Make sure the extension cord is secured before beginning
operation.
NOTICE:
Always use cord retainer to properly attach extension
cord to lawn mower. Failure to use cord retainer may
result in damage to lawn mower and/or extension cord.
STARTING / STOPPING THE MOWER
See Figures 9 - 10.
 Connect to power supply.
 Press and hold the start button. Pull the blade control
lever toward the handle and release the button to start
the mower.
 To stop the mower, release the blade control lever.
MOWING TIPS
 Make sure the lawn is clear of stones, tree nuts, 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 di-
rection 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.
 Do not cut wet grass. It will stick to the underside of the
deck and prevent proper bagging or mulching of grass
clippings.
 New or thick grass may require a narrower cut or a higher
cutting height.
 Clean the underside of the mower deck after each use
to remove grass clippings, leaves, dirt, and any other
accumulated debris.
NOTE: Always stop mower, allow blades to completely
stop, and disconnect power supply before cleaning un-
derneath the mower.
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