Ryobi RLM18X36250, Original Instructions Manual

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the grass discharge chute is exposed 

and is not protected by the grass catcher 

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 backwards 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. 

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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 work area.

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Never use the product with defective 

guards or shields, or without safety 

devices, for example, deflectors and/ or 

grass collectors, in place.

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Do not tilt the product when switching on 

the motor or while the motor is running. If 

absolutely necessary, you may raise the 

front of the lawn mower by no more than 

5 cm to enable easier starting. Press down 

on the handlebar to achieve this. Always 

return the mower to its normal position with 

all wheels on the ground before cutting. 

Tilting the mower exposes the blade and 

increases the probability of objects being 

thrown and accidental contact with the 

blade.

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Switch on the motor carefully according to 

instructions and keep hands and feet away 

from blades. Do not put hands or feet near 

or under rotating parts. 

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Never pick up or carry the product while it 

is running. 

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Stop the motor and remove isolator key. 

Make sure all moving parts have come to 

a complete stop before:

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leaving the product unattended 

(including disposal of grass clippings).

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clearing blockages or unclogging 

discharge chute

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checking, cleaning, or working on the 

product

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inspecting the product after striking 

a foreign object (and make repairs 

as necessary before restarting and 

operating the product)

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removing the grass catcher or opening 

the grass discharge chute cover

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If the product starts to vibrate abnormally, 

check immediately to:

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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.

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Always ensure the motor control cable 

is never trapped, pinched or otherwise 

damaged during assembly or when folding 

the handle.

ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY 
WARNINGS

 WARNING

To reduce the risk of 

fi

 re, personal injury, 

and product damage due to short circuit, 

never immerse your tool, battery pack, or 

charger in 

fl

 uid or allow a 

fl

 uid to 

fl

 ow inside 

them. Corrosive or conductive 

fl

 uids,  such 

as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, 

and bleach or bleach-containing products, 

etc., can cause a short circuit.

OVERLOAD AND OVERHEAT 
PROTECTION

The product has an overload protection 

device. When overloading is detected, the 

product will automatically switch off. If the 

overload protector is actuated, the on-off 

button must be released. Press the on-off 

button to restart the product.
The battery pack has overheat protection. 

Excessive temperatures will cause the battery 

to stop powering the product. Feel the battery 

pack; if it is too warm, allow it to cool down 

before resuming operation. If the product still 

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