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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MANUEL D’UTILISATION MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
16 in., 40 VOLT LAWN MOWER
16 po, TONDEUSE 40 V 16 pulg., PODADORA 40 V
RY40101
ALL VERSIONS
TOUTES LES VERSIONS TODAS LAS VERSIONES
Your lawn mower has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using
this product.
Thank you for your purchase.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Ce tondeuse a été conçu et fabriqué conformément à nos strictes normes de fiabilité, simplicité d’emploi et sécurité d’utilisation. Correctement entretenu, cet outil vous donnera des années de fonctionnement robuste et sans problème.
AVERTISSEMENT : Pour réduire les risques de
blessures, l’utilisateur doit lire et veiller à bien comprendre le manuel d’utilisation avant d’employer ce produit.
Merci de votre achat.
CONSERVER CE MANUEL POUR
FUTURE RÉFÉRENCE
ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones,
el usuario debe leer y comprender el manual del operador antes de usar este producto.
Le agradecemos su compra.
GUARDE ESTE MANUAL PARA
FUTURAS CONSULTAS
See this fold-out section for all of the figures
referenced in the operator’s manual.
Consulter l’encart à volets afin d’examiner toutes les
figures mentionnées dans le manuel d’utilisation.
Consulte esta sección desplegable para ver todas las figuras a las que se hace referencia en el manual
del operador.
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Fig. 1
A
D
C
Fig. 3
A
B
D
F
C
E
L
F
M
H
G
B
E
J
H
A - Lower handle (poignée inférieure, mango
inferior)
B - Lower handle lock (verrou de la poignée
K
I
inférieure, seguro del mango inferior) C - Loosen (desserrer, aflojar) D - Tighten (serrer, apriete) E - Slot (fente, ranura)
A - Battery cover (couvercle des piles, tapa de
las baterías)
B - Motor/blade control assembly (dispositif
de commande du moteur/de la lame, conjunto de control del motor/hoja)
C - Start button (bouton « Start » [démarrer],
botón de arranque)
D - Upper handle (poignée supérieure, mango
superior)
E - Lever (levier de commande de la lame,
palanca de control de la hoja)
F - Upper handle lock (verrou de la poignée
supérieure, seguro del mango superior)
Fig. 2
F
G - Lower handle (poignée inférieure, mango
inferior)
H - Lower handle lock (verrou de la poignée
inférieure, seguro del mango inferior)
I - Height adjustment lever (levier de réglage
de la hauteur, palanca de ajuste de altura)
J - Mulching plug (insert broyeur, tapón para
trituración) K - Key (clé, llave) L - Grass catcher (collecteur d’herbe, receptor
de hierba) M - Carrying handle (poignée de transport,
mango de acarreo)
E
A
C
D
B
Fig. 4
A
C
B
A - Rear discharge door (couvercle d’éjection
arrière, puerta de descarga posterior)
B - Rear discharge opening (ouverture
d’éjection arrière, abertura de descarga posterio)
C - Mulching plug (insert broyeur, tapón para
trituración)
A - Upper handle lock (verrou de la poignée
supérieure, seguro del mango superior)
B - Lower handle lock (verrou de la poignée
inférieure, seguro del mango inferior)
C - Open (ouvir, abra)
C
D - Close (fermeture, cerrar) E - Knob (bouton, perilla) F - Starter cable (câble de démarreur, cable del
arrancador)
D
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Fig. 5
C
E
B
D
A - Grass catcher handle (poignée de
collecteur d’herbe, mango del receptor de
hierba) B - Slots (fentes, ranuras) C - Rear discharge door (couvercle d’éjection
arrière, puerta de descarga posterior)
A
F
D - Rear discharge opening (ouverture
d’éjection arrière, abertura de descarga posterio)
E - Door rod (barre de couvercle, barra de la
puerta)
F - Hooks (crochets, ganchos)
Fig. 9
A
B
C
A - Key (clé, llave) B - Battery cover (couvercle des piles, tapa de
las baterías)
C - Key slot (fente de la clé, ranura de la llave)
Fig. 6
A
B
A - Slots (fentes, ranuras) B - Hooks (crochets, ganchos)
Fig. 7
B
5
4
3
2
A
C
A - Height adjustment lever (levier de réglage
de la hauteur, palanca de ajuste de altura)
B - Lowest blade setting (le plus bas réglage
de la lame, ajuste más bajo de la hoja)
C - Highest blade setting (le plus haut réglage
de la lame, ajustes de cuchilla más alto)
Fig. 8 Fig. 10
C
D
A
B
C
A - Lever (levier de commande de la lame,
palanca de control de la hoja)
B - Start button(bouton « Start » [démarrer],
botón de arranque)
C - Upper handle (poignée supérieure, mango
A - Battery pack (bloc-piles, paquete de
baterías)
B - Battery cover (couvercle des piles, tapa de
las baterías)
C - Battery port (logement de piles, receptáculo
para baterías)
D - Latch (loquet, pestillo)
superior)
A
B
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Fig. 11
Fig. 14
Fig. 12
15° MAXIMUM 15° MAXIMAL 15° MÁXIMA
A
G
C
D
E
F
A - Fan assembly (ensemble de ventilateur,
conjunto del ventilador) B - Shaft (arbre, eje) C - Blade (lame, hoja) D - Blade insulator (isolant de lame, aislante
de hoja) E - Spacer (entretoise, separador) F - Blade nut (écrou de lame, tuerca de la
hoja) G - Blade posts (tiges pour lame, montantes
de cuchilla)
Fig. 15
B
G
Fig. 13
A
C
A - Blade (lame, hoja) B - Wrench (clé, llave) C - Block of wood (pièce de bois, bloque de
madera)
B
TO STORE THE MACHINE
POUR REMISER L’ÉQUIPEMENT
PARA GUARDAR LA MÁQUINA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE DES MATIÈRES / ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO
Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................................2
Introduction / Introducción
 Important Safety Instructions ........................................................................................................................................ 3-4
Instructions importantes concernant la sécurité / Instrucciones de seguridad importantes
Symbols .........................................................................................................................................................................5-6
Symboles / Símbolos
 Features ............................................................................................................................................................................7
Caractéristiques / Características
 Assembly .......................................................................................................................................................................7-8
Assemblage / Armado
 Operation .....................................................................................................................................................................9-10
Utilisation / Funcionamiento
 Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................................................10-11
Entretien / Mantenimiento
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Dépannage / Solución de problemas
 Warranty .........................................................................................................................................................................13
Garantie / Garantía
 Parts Ordering and Service ...............................................................................................................................Back Page
Commande de pièces et réparation / Pedidos de piezas y servicio ......................................................... Page arrière / Pág. posterior
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION / INTRODUCCIÓN
This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.
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Ce produit offre de nombreuses fonctions destinées à rendre son utilisation plus plaisante et satisfaisante. Lors de la conception de ce produit, l’accent a été mis sur la sécurité, les performances et la fiabilité, afin d’en faire un outil facile à utiliser et à entretenir.
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Este producto ofrece numerosas características para hacer más agradable y placentero su uso. En el diseño de este producto se ha conferido prioridad a la seguridad, el desempeño y la fiabilidad, por lo cual se facilita su manejo y mantenimiento.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below and on the machine may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and
feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe all safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Avoid dangerous environment - Do not use the lawn
mower in damp or wet conditions or operate in the rain.
Keep children away - Keep all bystanders, children, and
pets at least 100 ft. away. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine 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 mower off if a child enters the area.
• Never allow children to operate the machine.
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your view of a child.
Dress properly - Wear heavy, long pants, long sleeves,
boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, short pants, sandals, or go barefoot. Do not wear jewelry of any kind. They can be caught in moving parts.
Don’t overreach - Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Overreaching can result in loss of balance.
Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when
wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
Do not leave the mower unattended while running or with
the key installed.
Keep hands and feet away from cutting area. Keep clear
of the discharge opening at all times.
Operate the lawn mower only in daylight or good artificial
light.
Always wear safety glasses with side shields. Everyday
glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of eye injury. Use face mask if operation is dusty.
Use safety glasses - Always wear eye protection with
side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Use face mask if operation is dusty.
Use the right appliance - Do not use the lawn mower for
any job except that for which it is intended.
Do not force the lawn mower - It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Do not charge lawn mower in rain, or in wet locations. Stay alert - Watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating the lawn mower. Do not operate the mower while tired, upset or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating the lawn mower may result in serious personal injury.
Maintain lawn mower with care - Keep machine in good
working condition. Keep blades sharp and guards in place and in working order. Replace damaged or unevenly worn blades before using mower for best performance.
Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals
for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may
explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
Stop the motor, wait until the blade comes to a complete
stop, and remove the key and battery pack before cleaning the lawn mower, removing the grass catcher, or removing the mulching plug.
Replace blade if it is bent or cracked. An unbalanced
blade causes vibration that could damage the motor drive unit or cause personal injury. Sharpen a dull blade equally at each end to maintain the balance. Clean the blade thoroughly and check its balance by supporting it horizontally on a thin nail through its center hole. The nail should be in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade rotates downward, remove some metal from the heavy of lower end until the blade is balanced. It is balanced when neither end drops.
When not in use, mower should be stored indoors in a
dry, locked up place—out of the reach of children. The key should also be removed and stored in a separate location out of the reach of children.
Always use safety protective devices. Do not operate the
mower without the entire grass catcher, mulching plug and rear discharge door in place and working properly.
Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte
is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation
and installation of accessories. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer.
Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the
battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects
such as rocks, sticks, metal, wire, bones, toys, or other objects which can be thrown by the blade.Stay behind the handle when the motor is running.
Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, property stakes, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip and fall accident.

Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.

Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction, which may cause the material to ricochet back toward the operator.
Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes.
Poor footing could cause a slip and fall accident. Walk, never run.
Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may block your view.
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Do not pull the mower backward unless absolutely necessary. If you must back the mower away from a wall or obstruction, first look down and behind to avoid tripping or pulling the mower over your feet.
Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
Objects struck by the lawn mower blade can cause severe
injuries to persons. The lawn should always be carefully examined and cleared of all objects prior to each mowing.
If the lawn mower strikes a foreign object, follow these
steps:
•
Stop the lawn mower by releasing the blade control lever, wait until the blade comes to a complete stop, and then remove key.
• Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage.
• Replace the blade if it is damaged in any way. Repair any damage before restarting and continuing to operate the mower.
Stop the motor, wait until the blade comes to a complete
stop, and remove key before unclogging the chute. The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the motor is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating.
If the mower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
motor and check immediately for the cause. Replace the blade if it is unevenly worn or damaged in any way. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
Service on the product must be performed by qualified
repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user or damage to the product.
Use only authorized replacement parts when servicing
the product. Use identical replacement blades only. Use of unauthorized parts may create a risk of serious injury to the user, or damage to the product.
Maintain or replace safety instructions labels, as
necessary.
Disconnect battery- Disconnect battery pack from the
appliance before storing, servicing, transporting, or changing accessories such as blades. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Stop the unit and disconnect battery pack and key when
not in use. Carry or push the unit with the motor stopped and the key and battery pack removed from the mower.
Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical
outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery tool or when changing accessories. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
Do not use battery-operated appliance in rain.
Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning
or removing material from the gardening appliance.
For use with 40 V lithium-ion battery packs. See Tool/ Appliance/Battery Pack/Charger Correlation Supplement 988000-842.
Store idle lawn mower indoors- When not in use, mower
should be stored indoors in a dry, locked place out of the reach of children.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
Keep guards in place and in working order.
Keep blades sharp.
Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the
instructions, to operate this machine.
Never operate machine in a closed area.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check for proper
operation regularly.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use
them to instruct others who may use this product. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
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SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
NOTICE:
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates important information not related to an injury hazard, such as a situation that may result in property damage.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
Read Operator’s Manual
Eye Protection
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product.
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Electric Shock
Keep Hands and Feet Away Keep hands and feet away from blade and cutting area.
No Reach Do not reach hands or feet under mower deck.
No Slope
Keep Children and Bystanders Away
Ricochet
Failure to use in dry conditions and to observe safe practices can result in electric shock.
Do not operate on inclines greater than 15º. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
Keep all children and bystanders at least 100 ft. away.
Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury or property damage.
5 — English
SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
This product uses lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Local, state, or
Recycle Symbols
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
hrs Hours Time
federal laws may prohibit disposal of batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.
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FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Battery ...................................................................... 40 Volt
Cutting Path ............................................................... 16 in.
Height Adjustments
Wheel Size ............................................ 6 in. front, 8 in. rear
.................................. 1.25 in. to 3.5 in.
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
See Figure 1.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.
BATTERY COVER
The battery cover protects the battery port from moisture and debris.
CARRYING HANDLE
The lawn mower has a carrying handle for easy transport.
GRASS CATCHER
The grass catcher collects grass clippings and prevents them from being discharged across your lawn as you mow.
ASSEMBLY
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
The height adjustment lever provides cutting height adjustments.
KEY
The key must be inserted before the mower can be started.
MOTOR/BLADE CONTROL ASSEMBLY
The motor/blade control assembly, located on the upper handle of the mower, engages and disengages the motor and blade.
MULCHING PLUG
Your mower is equipped with a mulching plug that covers the rear discharge opening, which allows the mower blade to cut and recut for finer clippings.
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly. Carefully remove the product and any accessories from
the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the Packing List are already assembled to your product when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use of a product that may have been improperly assembled could result in serious personal injury.
Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage
or damage occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have
carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-860-4050 for assistance.
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not insert key or battery pack until assembly is complete and you are ready to mow. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury.
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting, do not make any adjustments or installations with the key or battery pack inserted. Accidental starting of the mower during assembly could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Never operate the mower without the proper safety devices in place and working. Never operate the mower with damaged safety devices. Operating the mower with missing or damaged parts can result in serious personal injury.
PACKING LIST
Lawn Mower Key Mulching Plug Grass Catcher Operator’s Manual
UNFOLDING AND ADJUSTING HANDLE ASSEMBLY
See Figures 2 - 3.
To raise handle assembly:
Open the lower handle locks.
Pull up and back on the lower handle until it is aligned
with the slot between the handle locks and the mower housing.
NOTE: If the lower handle is difficult to move, turn the
lower handle locks clockwise to free the handle.
To secure the lower handle in place, close the lower handle
locks.
NOTE: If the lower handle is loose or does not seat
completely in the slot, turn the lower handle locks counterclockwise to secure the handle.
Open the upper handle locks.
Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise it into
operating position. Make sure that the lower handle is seated in the grooves at the bottom of the upper handle.
NOTICE:
Do not allow the starter cable to become pinched or trapped when raising the handle.
To secure the upper handle in place, close the upper
handle locks.
NOTE: If the upper handle is loose or separated from
the lower handle, tighten the knobs on the upper handle locks by turning them clockwise.
To lower the handle assembly:
Open the upper handle locks.
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NOTE: If the handle lock is difficult to open, loosen
the knobs on the upper handle locks by turning them counterclockwise.
Lower the upper handle.
Open the lower handle lock. Push outward on each side of the lower handle until it
is free from the slot. Then, fold the handle to the front of the unit. Avoid pinching or trapping any cables.
INSTALLING THE MULCHING PLUG (FOR MULCHING OPERATION)
See Figure 4.
NOTE: When using the mulching plug, do not install the grass catcher.
Remove key and battery pack.
Lift and hold the rear discharge door. Grasp the mulching plug by its handle and insert it at a
slight angle, as shown.
Push the mulching plug securely into place. Lower the rear discharge door. Reinstall key and battery pack when you are ready to
mow.
INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER (FOR REAR BAGGING OPERATION)
See Figures 5 - 6.
NOTE:
mulching plug.
  Lift the rear discharge door. Lift the grass catcher by its handle and place under the
Release the rear discharge door. Reinstall key and battery pack when you are ready to
When using the grass catcher, do not install the
Remove key and battery pack.
rear discharge door so that the hooks on the grass catcher are seated onto the slots on the mower housing.
mow.
SETTING BLADE HEIGHT
See Figure 7.
When shipped, the wheels on the mower are set to a low- cutting position. Before using the mower for the first time, raise the cutting position to the height best suited for your lawn. The average lawn should be between 1-1/2 in. to 2 in. during cool months and between 2 in. and 3-1/4 in. during hot months.
To adjust the blade height:
Remove key and battery pack.
To raise the blade height, grasp the height adjustment
lever and move it toward the back of the mower.
To lower the blade height, grasp the height adjustment
lever and move it toward the front of the mower.
Reinstall key and battery pack when you are ready to
mow.
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