Use and Care Manual

12 — English
WARNING:
Always disconnect power supply, 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 start-
ing that could cause serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
Mowing your lawn
INSTALLING / REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 8.
To install:
 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.
Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap in place and that the battery pack is secured in the
mower before beginning operation.
NOTICE:
When placing battery pack in the tool, be sure raised rib
on battery pack aligns with the bottom of the tool and
latches into place properly. Improper installation of the
battery pack can cause damage to internal components.
To remove:
Locate the latches on the side of the battery pack and
depress both sides to release the battery pack from the
mower.
WARNING:
To avoid accidental starting that could result in serious
personal injury, always remove the start key when moving
or transporting the mower.
INSTALLING / REMOVING EXTENSION CORD
See Figure 9.
 Remove start key and battery packs.
 Insert the female end of the extension cord into the prod-
uct as shown.
 Connect the male end of the extension cord to the power
source.
 Make sure the extension cord is secured before beginning
operation.
DANGER:
Risk of death or serious personal injury if power lines or
electric cords are contacted. Never operate mower over
electrical sources, cords, or wires.
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 is designed to be powered by RYOBI One+ 18V
lithium-ion or ni-cad battery packs (DC mode) or by electric
power (AC mode).
For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator’s
Manuals for your Ryobi One+ battery pack and charger
models.
NOTE: To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the
battery pack and keep hands clear of the lock-out button
when carrying or transporting the tool.
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 blade control lever to
reset and resume operation, or try removing and reinstalling
the battery packs. If the tool still does not work, the battery
needs to be recharged.
OPERATION