Operation - Ryobi RY401013VNM Operator's Manual

INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER (FOR
REAR BAGGING OPERATION)
See Figures 6 - 7.
NOTE: When using the grass catcher, do not install the
mulching plug.
 Remove the start key and battery pack.
 Place the grass catcher onto the mower so the opening
on the grass catcher covers the rear discharge opening
and the grass catcher's metal locks are inside the slots
on the mower housing.
 Gently push down on the grass catcher to ensure the
metal locks are fully seated in the slots. The mower will
not start if the metal locks are not fully seated.
 Reinstall the start key and battery pack when you are
ready to mow.
INSTALLING THE MULCHING PLUG
(FOR MULCHING OPERATION)
See Figure 8.
NOTE: When using the mulching plug, do not install the
grass catcher.
 Remove the start key and battery pack.
 Raise the metal lock on the mulching plug.
 Insert the mulching plug into the mower's rear discharge
opening and lower the mulching plug's metal lock into
the slot on the right side of the mower housing.
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.
ASSEMBLY
 Gently push down on the metal lock to ensure it is fully
seated in the slot. The mower will not start if the metal
lock is not fully seated.
 Reinstall the start key and battery pack when you are
ready to mow.
SETTING BLADE HEIGHT
See Figure 9.
When shipped, the blade on the mower is set to a low- cutting
position. Before using the mower for the first time, raise the
cutting position to the height best suited for your lawn. The
average lawn should be between 1-1/2 in. to 2 in. during cool
months and between 2 in. and 3-1/4 in. during hot months.
To adjust the blade height:
 Remove the start key and battery pack.
 To raise the blade height, squeeze the height adjustment
trigger and lift the mower deck up.
NOTE: Use the scale on top of the mower deck to select
the appropriate blade height.
 To lower the blade height, squeeze the height adjustment
trigger and push the mower deck down.
 Reinstall the start key and battery pack when you are
ready to mow.

OPERATION

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 packs and start key from your tool
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.
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