RYOBI R18LMWP4 18V ONE+ 40CM Brushless Lawn Mower Instruction Manual

: June 10, 2024
: RYOBI

RYOBI R18LMWP4 18V ONE+ 40CM Brushless Lawn Mower Instruction Manual

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 cordless lawnmower

INTENDED USE

The cordless lawnmower is intended for outdoor use only. The product is designed for domestic lawn mowing. It is a pedestrian-controlled walk behind lawnmower 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. Do not use the product for any other purpose.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

Keep the instructions safe for later use.
The product should be operated only with Uthe battery packs specified in this manual. When using a battery-operated product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, leaking batteries, and personal injury

PERSONAL SAFETY

Never allow children or people with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or persons who are 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 that they do not play with the product.
Be familiar with the controls and the correct use of the product.
Wear heavy, long trousers, long sleeves, and 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.
Use the product across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Keep firm footing and balance. Walk; never run.
Do not use the product near drop-offs, ditches, excessively steep slopes, or embankments.
Always wear safety glasses.
The product is capable of amputating hands and feet, and of throwing objects. Failure to observe all safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the product. Do not operate the product while tired, ill, or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A lapse in concentration while operating the product may result in serious personal injury.

WORK AREA SAFETY

Never use the product while people, especially children, or pets are within 15 m because of the danger of objects being thrown by contact with the blade.
Always use the product in daylight or good artificial light.
Do not operate the product on wet grass or in the rain.
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property.
Objects struck by the lawnmower 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.
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 dust or fumes.
Do not use the product when there is a risk of lightning.
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.
Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects, including overhanging shrubs, which may block your view.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

Read, understand, and always follow the safety instructions which came with your battery and charger. Failure to do so may result in electric shock, fire or other hazardous situations. Keep all the instructions together in a safe place for future reference.
Battery-operated products do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. Remove the safety key whenever you are not operating the product.
Remove the battery pack before making any adjustments, cleaning, or removing material from the product.
Ensure the safety key is removed before inserting battery pack.
A battery pack must be recharged only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. Using a charger with an incompatible battery pack may create a risk of fire. Use battery pack only with charger listed.
Use only battery pack intended specifically for the product. Use of any other battery packs may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like, paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery pack terminals together may cause sparks, burns, fire or explosion.
Do not place battery products or their batteries near fire or heat. This increases the risk of explosion and possibly injury.
Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
Protect the battery pack against moisture and water. Do not charge the product in a damp or wet location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock.
In case of damage and improper use of the battery, vapour may be emitted. Provide for fresh air and seek medical help in case of complaints. The vapour can irritate the respiratory system.
Do not leave the battery pack inside a vehicle in hot or cold conditions.
Do not incinerate the battery.
Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

LAWNMOWER SAFETY WARNINGS

Before use, always visually inspect the product to ensure that blades, blade bolts, and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
Bring the product to an authorised service centre to replace damaged or unreadable labels.
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.
Turn off the product 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.
Never use the product with defective guards or shields, or without safety devices, such as deflectors and grass catchers, in place.
Do not tilt the product when turning on the motor or while the motor is running. If absolutely necessary, you may raise the front of the lawnmower by no more than 5 cm to enable easier starting. Press down on the handlebar to achieve this. Always return the lawnmower to its normal position with all wheels on the ground before cutting. Tilting the lawnmower exposes the blade and increases the probability of objects being thrown and accidentally making contact with the blade.
Do not start the product when standing in front of the grass discharge opening.
The product must be started with the user behind the handlebars in the operator safety zone. Never start the product if:
- The grass discharge chute is exposed and is not protected by the grass catcher and grass discharge chute cover.
- Hands and feet of all persons are not clear of the cutting enclosure.
Turn on the product carefully according to instructions, and keep hands and feet away from the blades. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
Never pick up or carry the product while it is running.
Turn off the product, and remove the safety key and the battery pack. Make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop:
whenever leaving the product unattended (including disposal of grass clippings)
before clearing blockages or unclogging the discharge chute
before checking, cleaning, or working on the product
before removing the grass catcher or opening the grass discharge chute cover
after striking a foreign object; inspect the product for damage and make repairs as necessary before restarting and operating the product
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
The cutting blade should rotate approximately parallel to the ground over which it is being wheeled.
The blade on the product is sharp. Use extreme caution, and wear heavy-duty gloves when fitting, replacing, cleaning, or checking bolt security.
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.
Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, property stakes, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip-and-fall accident.
Always ensure that the motor control cable is never trapped, pinched, or otherwise damaged during assembly or when folding the handle.
Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by prolonged use of the product. When using the product for prolonged periods, ensure to take regular breaks.

ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY WARNINGS

To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse the tool, battery pack, or charger in fluid or allow fluid to flow inside them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach containing products, etc., can cause a short circuit.

PRODUCT FEATURES

OVERLOAD AND OVERHEAT PROTECTION

The product has an overload protection device. When overloading is detected, the product automatically turns off. If the overload protector is actuated, the on/off lever must be released. Press the start button, and squeeze the on/off lever to restart the product. If the product still does not start, reinstall the battery pack.

The battery pack has overheat protection. Excessive temperatures will cause the battery to stop powering the product. If the battery pack is too warm, allow it to cool down before resuming operation. If the product still does not work, recharge the battery.

NOTE: The battery pack LED indicator will not work if the battery protection feature has caused the battery pack to stop powering the product. Turn off the product or remove the battery pack from the product, and the battery pack LED indicator will resume normal function.

GENERAL MOWING TIPS

The run time of the battery depends on the condition, length, and density of the grass.

Adjust the cutting height of the lawnmower to suit the current condition of the lawn

For best performance, always cut off one third or less of the total height of the grass. Original Instructions 5
When cutting long grass, reduce walking speed to allow for more effective cutting and a proper discharge of the clippings.
A higher cutting height extends the run time of the battery pack.

TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE

Turn off the product, and remove the safety key and the battery pack. Make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Allow the product to cool down before storing or transporting.
Remove all foreign materials from the product. Store the product in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children. Keep the product away from corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts. Do not store the product outdoors.
For transportation in vehicles, remove the safety key, and secure the product against movement or falling to prevent injury to persons or damage to the product.
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.

TRANSPORTING LITHIUM BATTERIES

Transport the battery in accordance with local and national provisions and regulations.

Follow all special requirements on packaging and labelling when transporting batteries by a third party. Ensure that no batteries can come in contact with other batteries or conductive materials while in transport by protecting exposed connectors with insulating, nonconductive caps or tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leaking. Check with the forwarding company for further advice.

MAINTENANCE

Use only original manufacturer’s replacement parts, accessories, and attachments. Failure to do so can cause possible injury, can contribute to poor performance, and may void your warranty.
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. Have the product serviced by an authorised service centre only.
Turn off the product, and remove the safety key and the battery pack. Make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop before any cleaning or maintenance task.
Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
Frequently check the grass catcher for wear or deterioration.
Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness to ensure that 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 turned off, the blades can still be moved.
You may make adjustments and repairs described in this manual. For other repairs, have the product serviced by an authorised service centre only.
After each use, clean the plastic parts with a soft, dry cloth. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorised service centre.
The blade on the product is sharp. Use extreme caution, and wear heavy-duty gloves when fitting, replacing, cleaning, or checking bolt security.
The blade bolts must be adequately tightened. See the manufacturer’s recommendations for blade bolt torque, which can be found in the product specification table in this manual.

CLEARING BLOCKAGES

Turn off the product, and remove the safety key and the battery pack. Make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
Always wear heavy-duty gloves when checking or clearing a blockage. The blades are sharp, and the blockage itself could be a sharp object.
Remove the grass catcher. Check and carefully clear the grass catcher for obstructions.
Check the grass discharge chute, and carefully clear blockages.
Turn the product on its side. Check its underside and the area around the 6 Original Instructions blade. Carefully remove any blockages. Remember that the blade may move during cleaning.

SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT

Read and understand all instructions before operating the product. Follow all warnings and safety instructions.

Beware of thrown or flying objects. Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 15 m away from the operating area.

Beware of sharp blades. Blades continue to rotate after the motor is switched off. Remove the safety key before maintenance.

Wear eye protection.

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Wear ear protection.

Do not operate the product on inclines greater than 15°. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.

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Do not expose to rain or damp condition.

Guaranteed sound power level

Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). This product meets applicable regulatory requirements.

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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.

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R18LMWP0

Product Overview

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Wear full eye protection, ear protection, non-slip heavy-duty gloves, substantial footwear, and long trousers at all times while operating the product. Do not operate the product when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
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Set the handle in the correct operating position. Ensure that the locking pin in the lower handle clicks into place.
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Open the handle lock.
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Adjust the operating angle of the handle to your preference. Pull the quick- release fastener, and turn it 90°. Align the handle to the preferred locking slot. Turn the fastener knob 90°, and insert the fastener bolt into the slot.
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NOTE: Insert the grass catcher frame into the bag.
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NOTE: The mulching plug covers the rear discharge opening to allow the blade to cut and recut for finer clippings.
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Open the battery door. Insert the battery pack into the active battery port. Make sure that the latch on the battery pack clicks in place, and that the battery pack is secured before operating the product.
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NOTE: Only one battery port is active during operation of the product. Use the other battery port to store an additional battery pack as backup.
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Pull up the handle until it is fully extended.
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NOTE: Make sure that the handle is fully extended so that the handle locks can properly secure the handle.
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Close the handle locks to secure the handle.
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For bagging operation, install the grass catcher. Raise the rear door, and hook the grass catcher to the mower. Ensure that the catcher is secured, then lower the rear door.
NOTE: The grass catcher collects grass clippings preventing them from being discharged across the lawn while mowing.
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For mulching operation, install the mulching plug. Raise the rear door, and insert the mulching plug into the rear discharge opening. Ensure that the mulching plug is secured, then lower the rear door.
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Insert the safety key, and close the battery door.
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Squeeze and hold either side of the on/ off trigger, then press the start button to turn on the product.
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NOTE: The on/off trigger must be continuously held during use. To turn the product off, release the on/off trigger
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USING THE GRASS CATCHER

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WARNING: Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, property stakes, or other hidden objects.
WARNING: Do not operate the product on inclines greater than 15°. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down

Raise the rear door, and remove the mulching plug. Install the grass catcher, hooking it to the mower. Ensure that the catcher is secured, then lower the rear door.

NOTE: The grass catcher collects grass clippings preventing them from being discharged across the lawn while mowing.
Open the battery door. Insert the battery pack into the product. Make sure that the latch on the battery pack clicks in place, and that the battery pack is secured before operating the product. Insert the safety key. Close the battery door.

NOTE: The product does not start without the safety key. Ensure the safety key is installed in the product.
Squeeze and hold either side of the on/off trigger, then press the start button to turn on the product. Release the start button and keep holding the on/off triggers to keep using the product.
Release the on/off trigger to stop the product.

USING THE MULCHING PLUG

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WARNING: Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, property stakes, or other hidden objects.
WARNING: Do not operate the product on inclines greater than 15°. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.

Raise the rear door, and remove the grass catcher. Install the mulching plug. Ensure that the catcher is secured, then lower the rear door.

NOTE: The mulching plug covers the rear discharge opening to allow the blade to cut and recut for finer clippings.
Open the battery door. Insert the battery pack into the product. sure that the latch on the battery pack clicks in place, and that the battery pack is secured before operating the product. Insert the safety key. Close the battery door.

NOTE: The product does not start without the safety key. Ensure that the safety key is installed in the product.
Squeeze and hold either side of the on/ off triggers to start the product, then press the start button. Release the start button and keep holding the on/off triggers to keep using the product.
Release the on/off triggers to stop the product.

CUTTING WITH EASY EDGE

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EASY EDGE allows the product to easily cut the grass along walls or the edge of the lawn.
NOTE: EASY EDGE pulls grass towards the blade when the product is running along a wall or the edge of the lawn.
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ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT

NOTE: Properly hold the carry handle while adjusting the cutting height.

Push forward the height adjustment lever to unlock the cutting deck.

REPLACING THE BLADE

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Open the battery door and remove the battery packs. Remove the safety key, and close the battery door.
Tilt the product on its side

WARNING: The blade on the product is sharp. Use extreme caution, and wear heavy duty gloves when fitting, replacing, cleaning, or checking bolt security.
Remove all grass clippings and debris from the cutting deck and blade.
Insert a piece of wood into the cutting deck to prevent the blade from spinning during loosening of the blade nut. Loosen the blade nut
Remove the blade nut, spacer, and washer. Remove and properly dispose of the old blade.
Install the new blade, washer, spacer, and nut.
Insert a piece of wood into the cutting deck to prevent the blade from spinning during tightening the blade nut. Handti ghten the nut until the blade is secured and does not shake. Then use a spanner to further tighten the nut by 1/2 turn (35- 40 Nm torque).

WARNING: Ensure to remove blade change lock and place back into compartment before re-installing batteries to begin mowing again.

EMPTYING THE GRASS CATCHER

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NOTE: Stop mowing when the grass catcher is full. Empty the grass catcher before resuming operation.
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Release the on/off lever to turn off the product.
Raise the rear door, and remove the grass catcher.
Remove the grass clippings from the grass catcher into a bin.

CLEANING AND STORING THE PRODUCT

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Open the battery door. Remove the battery packs. Remove the safety key, and close the battery door.
Remove all foreign materials from the product. Clean the product with a soft, dry cloth, or cleaning brush.

WARNING: Do not use water to clean the product.
Raise the rear door, and remove the grass catcher.
Open the handle locks. Push the upper handle into the lower handle until the handle is fully retracted. 20 Storage 20220519v1d2
Close the handle locks to secure the handle.
Pull the quick-release fastener to unlock the lower handle. Fold down the lower handle, resting it on top of the product.
Fold the grass catcher and place it on top of the product.
Store the product in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children. Keep the product away from corrosive agents, such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts. Do not store the product outdoors.

NOTE: When storing the mower vertically, set the cutting height to level 3 to ensure that the product is well-balanced and stable.

WARNING! The declared vibration total values and the declared noise emission values given in this instruction manual have been measured in accordance with a standardised test and may be used to compare one tool with another. They may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure. The declared vibration and noise emission values represent the main applications of the tool. However, if the tool is used for different applications, used with different accessories, or poorly maintained, the vibration and noise emission may differ. These conditions may significantly increase the exposure levels over the total working period. An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration and noise should take into account the times when the tool is turned off or when it is running idle. These conditions may significantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period. Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration and noise, such as maintaining the tool and the accessories, keeping the hands warm (in case of vibration), and organising work patterns

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