Ryobi RLM46175SL Original Instructions Manual Download

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English

PACKING LIST

Lawnmower

Rope guide

Grass catcher

Washer

Operator’s manual

Nut

Figure sheet

Cable guide

WARNING

If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate the
product until the parts are replaced. Using a product
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.

WARNING

Do not attempt to modify the product or create
accessories not recommended for use with the product.
Any such alteration or modi

cation is misuse and could

result in a hazardous condition leading to possible
serious personal injury.

WARNING

The product safety systems or features shall not be
tampered with or disabled.

WARNING

Never attach or adjust any accessory while the product
is running. Failure to stop the engine may cause
serious personal injury.

WARNING

To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always disconnect the engine spark
plug wire from the spark plug when assembling parts.

WARNING

Never operate the mower without the proper safety
devices in place and working. Never operate the mower
with damaged safety devices. Operation of this product
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.

INSTALLATION

See figure 2.

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Place handles in correct operating position and tighten
handle knobs to secure.

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Loosen rope guide knob, place starter rope in guide on
handle, then retighten knob to secure.

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Install the grass catcher.

OPERATION

FUEL AND REFUELLING

WARNING

Always handle petrol with care; it is highly

ammable.

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Use fresh fuel.

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Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.

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Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and
flames. Do not inhale fuel vapour. Do not smoke. Stay
away from open flames and sparks when filling fuel tank
or when handling fuel.

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Do not let petrol or oil come in contact with your skin.

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Keep petrol and oil away from the eyes. If petrol or oil
comes in contact with the eyes, wash them immediately
with clean water. If irritation is still present, see a doctor
immediately.

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Immediately clean up spilled petrol.

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Refill the fuel up to the recommended level.

FILLING THE TANK

See figure 3.

WARNING

Always shut off engine and allow it to cool down for 5
minutes before refuelling. Never remove the cap of the
fuel tank or add petrol to the product with a running or
hot engine. Move at least 9 m (30 ft) from refuelling site
before starting the engine. Do not smoke. Failure to
heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING

Do not over

ll. Fill the fuel tank to 25 mm below the top

of the fuel neck. After fueling, never tilt the mower more
than 25 degrees for this could result in fuel leakage and
risk of

re.

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Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination.

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Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep
fuel from escaping around the cap. Rest the cap on a
clean surface.

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Carefully pour petrol into the tank. Avoid spillage.

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