Ryobi RY40100 - Manual (Page 8)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
 Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects
such as rocks, sticks, metal, wire, bones, toys, or other
objects which can be thrown by the blade.Stay behind
the handle when the motor is running.
 Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, property stakes, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip and fall
accident.
 Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
 Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
 Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material
toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruction, which may
cause the material to ricochet back toward the operator.
 Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes.
Poor footing could cause a slip and fall accident. Walk,
never run.
 Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may block your view.
 Do not pull the mower backward unless absolutely
necessary. If you must back the mower away from a wall
or obstruction, first look down and behind to avoid tripping
or pulling the mower over your feet.
 Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Ma-
terial may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the
blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
 Objects struck by the lawn mower blade can cause severe
injuries to persons. The lawn should always be carefully
examined and cleared of all objects prior to each mowing.
 If the lawn mower strikes a foreign object, follow these
steps:
• Stop the lawn mower by releasing the bail, wait until the
blade comes to a complete stop, and then remove key.
• Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage.
• Replace the blade if it is damaged in any way. Repair
any damage before restarting and continuing to operate
the mower.
 Stop the motor, wait until the blade comes to a complete
stop, and remove key before unclogging the chute. The
cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after
the motor is shut off. Never place any part of the body in
the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped
rotating.
 If the mower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
motor and check immediately for the cause. Replace
the blade if it is unevenly worn or damaged in any way.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
 Service on the product must be performed by qualified
repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user
or damage to the product.
 Use only authorized replacement parts when servicing
the product. Use identical replacement blades only. Use
of unauthorized parts may create a risk of serious injury
to the user, or damage to the product.
 Maintain or replace safety instructions labels, as
necessary.
 Disconnect battery- Disconnect battery pack from the
appliance before storing, servicing, transporting, or chang-
ing accessories such as blades. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
 Stop the unit and disconnect battery pack and key when
not in use. Carry or push the unit with the motor stopped
and the key and battery pack removed from the mower.
 Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical
outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition.
Be aware of possible hazards when not using your bat-
tery tool or when changing accessories. Following this
rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious
personal injury.
 Do not use battery-operated appliance in rain.
 Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning
or removing material from the gardening appliance.
 Use battery only with charger listed. For use with 40V
lithium-ion battery packs. See Tool/ Appliance/Battery Pack/
Charger Correlation Supplement 988000-842.
 Store idle appliances indoors- When not in use, mower
should be stored indoors in a dry, locked place out of the
reach of children.
 Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
 Keep guards in place and in working order.
 Keep blades sharp.
 Keep hand and feet away from cutting area.
 Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the
instructions, to operate this machine.
 Never operate machine in a closed area.
 Never tamper with safety devices. Check for proper
operation regularly.
 Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use
them to instruct others who may use this product. If you
loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.