Ryobi RLM15E36H, Original Instructions Manual

authorised service centre for professional repair.

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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 

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to minimize voltage fluctuations. Contact your electric 
power supplier for further clarification.

LAWN MOWER SAFETY WARNINGS

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Before using, always visually inspect to ensure blades, 
blade bolts, and cutter assembly are not worn or 
damaged.

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Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to 
preserve balance.

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The blade on the product is very sharp. Use extreme 
caution and wear heavy duty gloves when fitting, 
replacing, cleaning or checking bolt security.

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Return to an authorised service centre to replace 
damaged or unreadable labels.

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Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals 
for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe 
working condition.

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Check the grass box frequently for wear, holes or 
deterioration.

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Replace worn or damaged parts before operating the 
product.

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The mower must be started with the user behind the 
handlebars in the operator safety zone. Never start the 
product if:

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All four wheels are not on the ground

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The grass discharge chute is exposed without being 
protected by either the mulching plug and grass 
discharge chute cover or the grass box and grass 
discharge chute cover.

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Hands and feet of all persons are not clear of the 
cutting enclosure.

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Never operate the product if the on/off switch on the 
handlebar does not properly start and stop the product.

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Never attempt to lock the on/off switches in the On 
position, this is extremely dangerous.

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Do not force the product. It will do the job better and 
safer at the speed for which it was designed. 

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Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces. 

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Do not pull the product backward unless absolutely 
necessary. If you must back the product away from a 

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tripping or pulling the product over your feet. 

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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. 

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Never use the product with defective guards or shields, 

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or grass boxes, in place. 

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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.

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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.

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Never pick up or carry the product while it is running. 

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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:

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whenever you leave the product unattended 
(including disposal of grass clippings).

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before cleaning a blockage or unclogging discharge 
chute

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before checking, cleaning or working on the product 

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after striking a foreign object; inspect the product 
for damage and make repairs as necessary before 
restarting and operating the product.

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before removing the grass box or opening the grass 
discharge chute cover.

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If the product starts to vibrate abnormally (check 
immediately)

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inspect for damage, particularly the blades

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replace or repair any damaged parts

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check for and tighten any loose parts

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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.

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.

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: 

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Injury caused by vibration. Always use the right tool for 
the job, use designated handles and restrict working 
time and exposure. 

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Exposure to noise can cause hearing injury. Wear ear 
protection and limit exposure.

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Contact with blades

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Injury from thrown objects

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