Ryobi RLM16E36H User manual

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Electric Lawn
Mower
RLM16E36H
RLM19E40H

Important!
It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before assembling,
operating and maintaining the product.
Subject to technical modification.

Safety, performance, and dependability have
been given top priority in the design of your
electric lawn mower.
INTENDED USE
The product is only intended for use outdoors.
The product is designed for domestic lawn
mowing. The cutting blade should rotate
approximately parallel to the ground over
which it is being wheeled. All four wheels
should touch the ground while mowing. It is
a pedestrian-controlled walk-behind mower
designed to be pushed by hand.
The product should never be operated with
the wheels off the ground; it should not be
pulled or ridden on. It should not be used to
cut anything other than domestic grass lawns.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
When using the product, the safety rules
must be followed. For your own safety
and that of bystanders, please read these
instructions before operating the product.
Please keep the instructions safe for later
use.
PERSONAL SAFETY
■The product is capable of amputating hands
and feet, and throwing objects. Failure to
observe all safety instructions could result
in serious injury or death.
■Be familiar with the controls and the correct
use of the product.
■Never allow children or people with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
persons not familiar with these instructions
to operate, clean or maintain the product.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the
operator. Children should be adequately
supervised to ensure they do not play with
the product.
■Stay alert, watch what you are doing,
and use common sense when operating
the product. Do not operate the product
while tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication. A lapse in
concentration while operating the product
may result in serious personal injury.
■Wear heavy, long trousers, long sleeves,
sturdy anti-slip footwear. Do not wear short
trousers, sandals, or go barefoot. Avoid
wearing clothing that is loose fitting or that
has hanging cords or ties.
■Always wear safety glasses with side
shields.
■Always be sure of your footing. Keep firm
footing and balance. Walk, never run.
■Use the product across the face of slopes,
never up and down. Exercise extreme
caution when changing direction on slopes.
■Do not use the product near drop-offs,
ditches, excessively steep slopes, or
embankments. Poor footing could cause a
slip and fall accident.
WORK AREA SAFETY
■Never use product while people, especially
children, or pets are within 15 m because
of the danger of objects being thrown by
contact with the blade.
■Objects struck by the lawn mower blade
can cause severe injuries to persons.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the
product is to be used and remove all rocks,
sticks, metal, wire, bones, toys, or other
foreign objects. Remember, string or wire
may entangle with the cutting means.
■Always use the product in the daylight or in
good artificial light.
■Do not operate the product in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases or dust. The
product creates sparks which may ignite
the dust or fumes.
■Do not operate the product in wet grass or
in the rain.
■Do not use the lawn mower when there is a
risk of lightning.
■Keep in mind that the operator or user
is responsible for accidents or hazards
occurring to other people or their property.
■Tragic accidents can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the product
and the mowing activity. Never assume
that children will remain where you last saw
them.
■Keep children out of the mowing area and
under the watchful care of a responsible
adult other than the operator, be alert and
turn the product off if a child enters the
area.
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■Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
including overhanging shrubs, which may
block your view.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
■Power plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use
any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded)
power tools. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric
shock.
■Avoid unintentional starting. Always check
that the switch is in off position before
plugging in the product to the power supply.
Do not carry a plugged in product with your
finger on the switch.
■Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your
body is earthed or grounded.
■Do not expose the product to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering an appliance
will increase the risk of electric shock.
■Electrical power should be supplied via
a residual current device (RCD) with a
tripping current of not more than 30 mA.
■Before use check the supply and extension
cord for signs of damage or aging. If the cord
becomes damaged during use, disconnect
the cord from the supply immediately. Do
not touch the cord before disconnecting
the supply. Do not use the product if the
cord is damaged or worn.
■If you need to use an extension cord
ensure it is suitable for outdoor use and
has a current capacity rating sufficient to
supply your product. The extension cord
cable should be marked with either “H05
RN-F” or “H05 VV-F”. Check it before every
use for damage, always uncoil it during
use because coiled cords can overheat.
Damaged extension cords should not be
repaired, they should be replaced with an
equivalent type.
■Make sure the power cord is positioned so
that it cannot be damaged by the cutting
means and will not be stepped on, tripped
over or otherwise subjected to damage or
stress.
■Never pick up or carry the product by the
electric cable.
■Never pull by the power cord to disconnect
from the power supply.
■Keep the power cord away from heat, oil
and sharp edges.
■Make sure voltage is correct for your
product. A nameplate on the product
indicates the product’s voltage. Never
connect the product to an AC voltage that
differs from this voltage.
■Always ensure the cord from the handlebar
to the mower body is never trapped, pinched
or otherwise damaged during assembly or
handle folding. Never apply power to the
mower if this cable is damaged. Return to
authorised service centre for professional
repair.
■A power spike causes voltage fluctuations
and may affect other electrical products in
the same power line. Connect the product
to a power supply with an impedance equal
or less than 0.452Ω - for RLM19E40H to
minimize voltage fluctuations. Contact
your electric power supplier for further
clarification.
LAWN MOWER SAFETY WARNINGS
■Before using, always visually inspect to
ensure blades, blade bolts, and cutter
assembly are not worn or damaged.
■Replace worn or damaged blades and
bolts in sets to preserve balance.
■The blade on the product is sharp. Use
extreme caution and wear heavy duty
gloves when fitting, replacing, cleaning or
checking bolt security.
■Bring the product to an authorised service
centre to replace damaged or unreadable
labels.
■Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to
be sure that the product is in safe working
condition.
■Frequently check the grass box for wear,
holes or deterioration.
■Replace worn or damaged parts before
operating the product.
■The product must be started with the user
behind the handlebars in the operator
safety zone. Never start the product if:
●all four wheels are not on the ground
●the grass discharge chute is exposed
without being protected by the grass box
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and grass discharge chute cover.
●hands and feet of all persons are not
clear of the cutting enclosure.
■Never operate the product if the on/off
switch on the handlebar does not properly
start and stop the product.
■Never attempt to lock the on/off switches in
the on position, this is extremely dangerous.
■Do not force the product. It will do the job
better and safer at the speed for which it
was designed.
■Stop the blade when crossing gravel
surfaces.
■Do not pull back the product unless
absolutely necessary. If you must back the
product away from a wall or obstruction,
first look down and behind to avoid tripping
or pulling the product over your feet.
■Stop the motor and allow the blade to stop if
the product has to be tilted for transportation
when crossing surfaces other than grass,
and when transporting the product to and
from the area to be mowed.
■Never use the product with defective guards
or shields, or without safety devices, for
example, deflectors and/ or grass boxes,
in place.
■Do not tilt the product when switching on
the motor or whilst the motor is running.
This exposes the blade and increases the
probability of objects being thrown.
■Switch on the motor carefully according to
instructions and keep hands and feet away
from cutting area. Do not put hands or feet
near or under rotating parts Keep clear of
the discharge opening at all times. Do not
start the product when standing in front of
the discharge opening.
■Never pick up or carry the product while it
is running.
■Stop the mower motor and disconnect
from the power supply, make sure that all
moving parts have come to a complete
stop for the below cases:
●whenever you leave the product
unattended (including disposal of grass
clippings).
●before cleaning a blockage or unclogging
discharge chute
●before checking, cleaning or working on
the product
●after striking a foreign object; inspect the
product for damage and make repairs
as necessary before restarting and
operating the product.
●before removing the grass box or
opening the grass discharge chute
cover.
●If the product starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately)
–inspect for damage, particularly the
blades
–replace or repair any damaged parts
–check for and tighten any loose parts
■Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, property
stakes, or other hidden objects. Uneven
terrain could cause a slip and fall accident.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION DEVICE
The product has an overload protection
device. When overloading is detected, the
product will automatically switch off. If the
overload protector is actuated, the motor
must be allowed to cool down for 5 to 10
minutes.
Turn off the power and remove the plug from
the supply. The blades are sharp; wear heavy
duty gloves before touching. Make sure the
blade can rotate freely and is not jammed or
tight.
When the motor is cool, connect the plug to
the power supply, turn the power on. Press
the start button and then the on-off button to
start the product. If the product will still not
start, return it to an authorised service centre
for repair.
RESIDUAL RISK
Even when the product is used as prescribed,
it is still impossible to completely eliminate
certain residual risk factors. The following
hazards may arise in use and the operator
should pay special attention to avoid the
following:
■injury caused by vibration
●Always use the right tool for the job. Use
designated handles and restrict working
time and exposure.
■injury caused by noise
●Exposure to noise can cause hearing
injury. Wear ear protection and limit
exposure.
■injury from contact with the blades
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■injury caused by thrown objects
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
■Stop the product and disconnect from the
power supply. Make sure that all moving
parts have come to a complete stop. Allow
the product it to cool before storing or
transporting.
■Clean all foreign material from the product.
Store it in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated
place that is inaccessible to children. Keep
away from corrosive agents such as garden
chemicals and de-icing salts. Do not store
outdoors.
■For transportation, secure the product
against movement or falling to prevent
injury to persons or damage to the product.
WARNING
Use extreme caution when lifting or tilting the
product for maintenance, cleaning, storage
or transportation, the blade is sharp, keep
all body parts away from the blade while it
is exposed.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Use only original manufacturer’s
replacement parts, accessories and
attachments. Failure to do so can cause
injury, poor performance and may void your
warranty.
WARNING
Servicing requires extreme care and
knowledge and should be performed
only by a qualied service technician. For
service, we suggest you bring the product
to your nearest authorised service centre
for repair. When servicing, use only original
replacement parts.
■Stop the product and disconnect from the
power supply, make sure that all moving
parts have come to a complete stop before
any cleaning or maintenance task.
■You may make adjustments and repairs
described here. For other repairs, contact
the authorised service agent.
■Check the grass box frequently for wear or
deterioration.
■After each use, clean the product with a
soft dry cloth. Any part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorised service centre.
■Check all nuts, bolts and screws at frequent
intervals for proper tightness to ensure the
product is in safe working condition.
■Be careful during adjustment of the product
to prevent entrapment of the fingers
between moving blades and fixed parts of
the product.
■When servicing the blades, be aware that
even though the power source is switched
off, the blades can still be moved.
■The blade on the product is sharp. Use
extreme caution and wear heavy duty
gloves when fitting, replacing, cleaning or
checking bolt security.
■Replace damaged blades and bolts in sets
to preserve balance.
RISK REDUCTION
It has been reported that vibrations from
handheld tools may contribute to a condition
called Raynaud’s Syndrome. Symptoms may
include tingling, numbness and blanching of
the ngers, usually apparent upon exposure to
cold. Hereditary factors, exposure to cold and
dampness, diet, smoking and work practices
are all thought to contribute to the development
of the these symptoms. There are measures
that can be taken by the operator to possibly
reduce the effects of vibration:
■Keep your body warm in cold weather.
When operating the product, wear gloves
to keep the hands and wrists warm.
■After each period of operation, exercise to
increase blood circulation.
■Take frequent work breaks. Limit the
amount of exposure per day.
If you experience any of the symptoms of this
condition, immediately discontinue use and
see your doctor.
WARNING
Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by
prolonged use of a tool. When using any
tool for prolonged periods, ensure you take
regular breaks.
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KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
See page 9.
Parts
1. On/off button
2. Handle
3. Motor control cable
4. Motor control cable retainer
5. Height adjustment lever
6. Cord hook
7. Grassbox full indicator
8. Grassbox
9. Quick release fastener
10. Rear wheel
11. Front wheel
12. Power cord
13. Start button
SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
Read and understand all
instructions before operating
the product, follow all warnings
and safety instructions.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection.
Do not operate on inclines
greater than 15°. Mow across
the face of slopes, never up
and down.
Do not expose to rain or damp
condition.
Beware of sharp blades.
Blades continue to rotate
after the motor is switched
off – Remove plug from mains
before maintenance or if cord is
damaged.
Beware of thrown or ying
objects. Keep all bystanders,
especially children and pets,
at least 15m away from the
operating area.
Keep the supply exible cord
away from the cutting blades.
Press the Start button and
then the On-off button (A, B,
C or D) to start the product.
Release the Start button and
keep pressing the On-off button
to run the product. Release
the On-off button to stop the
product.
Go
Stop
Class II tool, double insulation
Waste electrical products
should not be disposed of
with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your local authority
or retailer for recycling advice.
Conforms to all regulatory
standards in the country in
the EU where the product is
purchased.
EurAsian Conformity Mark
Ukrainian mark of conformity
94
The guaranteed sound power
level is shown on this label by
94 dB.
95
The guaranteed sound power
level is shown on this label by
95 dB.
The following signal words and meanings
are intended to explain the levels of risk
associated with this product:
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
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CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.
CAUTION
(Without safety alert symbol) Indicates a
situation that may result in property damage.
SYMBOLS IN THIS MANUAL
Connect to power outlet.
Disconnect from power outlet.
Parts or accessories sold
separately
Waste electrical products
should not be disposed of
with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist.
Keep hands away from blades
Note
Warning
Stop the product.
GENERAL MOWING TIPS
■When cutting long 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
collection or discharge of grass clippings.
■New or thick grass may require a higher
cutting height.
■Empty the grass box regularly, otherwise
the discharge chute will become blocked
with grass cuttings.
■The mower is designed to operate and cut
most effectively when moving forwards.
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