Ryobi RY18LMX46A-250 Mode D'emploi page 6

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After each use, clean the plastic parts with a soft, dry
cloth. Any part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by an authorised service centre.
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Replace damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve
balance.
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Be careful during adjustment of the product to prevent
entrapment of the fingers between moving blades and
fixed parts of the product.
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The blade on the product is sharp. Use extreme caution,
and wear heavy-duty gloves when fitting, replacing,
cleaning, or checking bolt security.
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The blade bolts must be adequately tightened. See the
manufacturer's recommendations for blade bolt torque,
which can be found in the product specification table in
this manual.
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Be aware that even though the power source is turned
off, the blades can still be moved.
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Never remove or modify safety components.
CLEARING BLOCKAGES
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Turn off the product, and remove the isolator key and the
battery pack. Make sure that all moving parts have come
to a complete stop.
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Always wear heavy-duty gloves when checking or
clearing a blockage. The blades are sharp, and the
blockage itself could be a sharp object.
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Remove the grass catcher. Check and carefully clear the
grass catcher for obstructions.
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Check the grass discharge chute, and carefully clear
blockages.
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Turn the product on its side. Check its underside and the
area around the blade. Carefully remove any blockages.
Remember that the blade may move during cleaning.
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
See page 121.
1. On/Off lever
2. Start button
3. Motor control cable
4. Telescopic handle
5. Handle lock
6. Isolator key
7. Grass discharge chute cover
8. Cutting height adjustment lever
9. Quick-release fastener
10. Grass catcher
11. Battery door
12. Blade change u-bolt
13. Rear wheel
14. Front wheel
15. Operator's manual
16. Mulching plug
17. Battery pack
18. Charger
19. Wrench
SYMBOLS
Safety alert
Read and understand all instructions
before operating the product. Follow all
warnings and safety instructions.
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Wear eye and ear protection.
Do not expose the product to rain or
damp conditions.
Do not operate the product on inclines
greater than 15°. Mow across the face
of slopes, never up and down.
Keep hands and feet away from the
blades.
Beware of sharp blades. Blades
continue to rotate after the motor is
switched off . Remove the battery pack
before maintenance.
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Guaranteed sound power level
Beware of thrown or fl ying objects.
Keep all bystanders, especially
children and pets, at least 15 m away
from the operating area.
Do not dispose of waste batteries,
waste electrical and electronic
equipment as unsorted municipal
waste. Waste batteries and waste
electrical and electronic equipment
must be collected separately. Waste
batteries, waste accumulators, and
light sources have to be removed
from the equipment. Check with
your local authority or retailer for
recycling advice and collection
point. According to local regulations,
retailers may have an obligation to
take back waste batteries and waste
electrical and electronic equipment
free of charge. Your contribution to
the reuse and recycling of waste
batteries and waste electrical and
electronic equipment helps to reduce
the demand of raw materials. Waste
batteries, in particular containing
lithium, and waste electrical and
electronic equipment contain
valuable and recyclable materials,
which can adversely impact the
environment and the human
health if not disposed of in an
environmentally compatible manner.
Delete personal data from waste
equipment, if any.