Ryobi RY40100 - Manual (Page 13)

9 — English
OPERATION
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.
This product will accept Ryobi 40V lithium-ion battery packs
only.
For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator’s
Manuals for your Ryobi battery pack and charger models.
BATTERY PROTECTION FEATURES
Ryobi lithium-ion batteries are designed with features that
protect the lithium-ion cells and maximize battery life.
If the tool stops during use, release the bail to reset and
resume operation. If the tool still does not work, the battery
needs to be recharged.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack and key from your tool when
you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning,
or when not in use. Removing battery pack and key will
prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
See Figure 8.

Raise the battery cover.
 Place the battery pack in the mower. Align raised ribs on
battery pack with grooves in the mower’s battery port.
WARNING:
Make sure the latch on the bottom of the battery pack
snaps in place and the battery pack is fully seated and
secure in the mower’s battery port before beginning
operation. Failure to securely seat the battery pack could
cause the battery pack to fall out, resulting in serious
personal injury.
 Lower the battery cover.
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
See Figure 8.

Raise the battery cover.
 Press and hold the battery latch button at the bottom of
the battery pack.
 Remove battery pack from the mower.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery
pack and key when carrying or transporting the tool.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:

Mowing your lawn
STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER
See Figures 9 - 10.

Raise the battery cover.
 Install battery pack.
 Insert the key into the slot beside the battery port.
 Lower the battery cover.
 Press and hold the start button. Pull the bail toward the
handle and release the button to start the mower.
 To stop the mower, release the bail.
MOWING TIPS
 Make sure the lawn is clear of stones, 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 acci-
dentally thrown by the mower in any direction 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.