Ryobi RY40HPLM02 Quick Start Manual

WARNING:
This insert sheet is not a substitute for reading the operator's manual.
To reduce the risk of injury or death, user must read and understand
operator's manual before using this product.
WARNING:
Always disconnect battery pack and remove start key from lawn mow-
er when assembling, adjusting, cleaning, unclogging, or when not in
use. Place start key and battery packs out of the reach of children
and untrained users when not in use. Follow these instructions to
prevent accidental starting that could result in serious personal injury.
UNFOLDING AND ADJUSTING THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY
See Figures 1 - 2.
NOTICE:
Do not allow the starter cable to become pinched or trapped when
raising the handle.
To raise the handle:
 Pull the lever on the handle crossbar to unlock the handle.
NOTE: Moving the lever in either direction will unlock the handle.
 Raise the handle to desired position.
 Lock handle into place in either of the two notches on the handle brackets.
NOTE: Handle can be adjusted to two heights for mowing.
To lower the handle:
 Lift the lever located on the crossbar in either direction to fold the handle.
INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER (FOR REAR
BAGGING OPERATION)
See Figure 3.
NOTE: When using the grass catcher, set the mulch lever to bagging
mode to ensure the mulch door is open.
 Remove the start key and disconnect the battery packs.
 Lift the rear discharge door.
 Lift the grass catcher by its handle and place under the rear discharge
door so that the hooks on the grass catcher are seated onto the slots
on the mower housing.
 Release the rear discharge door.
 Reinstall the start key and reconnect battery packs when you are ready
to mow.
USING THE MULCHING DOOR
(FOR MULCHING OPERATION)
See Figure 4.
NOTE: When using the mulching plug, do not install the grass catcher.
 Remove the start key and disconnect the battery packs.
 Press and hold the locking lever.
 Rotate the mulch doorlever 90 degrees as shown.
 Release the locking lever and make sure it has securely locked the
mulch door lever into place.
 Reinstall the start key and reconnect the battery packs when you are
ready to mow.
 To stop mulching, lift and hold the locking lever and return the mulch
door lever to its original position.
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21 in. 40V BRUSHLESS SELF-PROPELLED MULTI-BLADE
LAWN MOWER QUICK START GUIDE
21 po (533,4 mm) TONDEUSE À GAZON AUTOPROPULSÉE DE 40 V À LAMES MULTIPLES SANS BALAIS GUIDE DE DÉMARRAGE RAPIDE
21 pulg. (533,4 mm) CORTACÉSPED SIN ESCOBILLAS DE 40 V AUTOPROPULADA DE MÚLTIPLES CUCHILLAS GUÍA DE INICIAL RÁPIDA
RY40HPLM02
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NOTE: Be sure the locking lever is locked securely in place in either
position before using the mower.
STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER
See Figures 5 - 7.
NOTE: Mower will not start without the start key installed, and the battery
in the unit.
 Raise the battery cover.
 Install the battery packs.
NOTE: For optimal performance, the use of two 40V battery packs of
6Ah or greater is recommended.
NOTE: Be sure the battery latch is locked to secure the battery.
 Insert the start key into the slot inside the battery compartment.
 Lower the battery cover and make sure it is securely closed.
 Engage the bail and press the start button to start the motor and blades.
 Release the bail to stop the motor.
NOTE: The motor and blades will also start if the start button is pressed
first and the bail is engaged afterwards.
WARNING:
To avoid accidental starting that could result in serious personal injury,
always disconnect battery pack and remove start key when moving
or transporting the mower.
SELF-PROPELLED MOWING
See Figure 8.
WARNING:
Never engage the blades when transporting the mower from one
location to another. Only engage the blades by pressing the start
button when you are ready to mow. Failure to follow these instructions
can result in serious personal injury.
The self-propel paddle can be adjusted to six different positions allowing
for a more comfortable angle of use.
 Once the mower has been started, the self-propelled feature is engaged
by pushing down the self-propel paddle.
 To disengage the self-propelled feature, release the self-propel paddle.
 Press the paddle located on back of upper controls to increase the speed.
 Adjust the maximum speed selector and press the self-propelled paddle
located on the back of the upper controls to increase the speed.
NOTE: The self-propelled paddle can be used without engaging the
blades to power the mower from one location to another. You must pull
the bail and then the self-propel paddle to move the mower without
engaging the blades.
VARIABLE MAXIMUM SPEED SELECTOR
See Figure 8.
While using the self-propelled feature, the maximum speed of the mower
can be set using the speed selector switch.
 Press left arrow to decrease your maximum speed and press right arrow
to increase your maximum speed.
 The self-propelled paddle allows you to control the drive speed between
0 mph and the maximum speed selected.
Model/item number on product may have additional letters at the end. These letters
designate manufacturing information and should be provided when calling for service.
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