RYOBI RLM18X33B50 (01) PDF Document

The RYOBI RLM18X33B50 is intended for outdoor use only and is designed for domestic lawn mowing. It is a pedestrian-controlled, walk-behind mower designed to be pushed by hand. It should not be used to cut anything other than domestic grass lawns. The cutting blade should rotate approximately parallel to the ground, and all four wheels should touch the ground while mowing. The product should never be operated with the wheels off the ground, pulled, or ridden on.

When operating the RYOBI RLM18X33B50, follow these personal safety precautions:

• Be familiar with the controls and the correct use of the product.

• Never allow children, people with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or persons unfamiliar with the instructions to operate, clean, or maintain the product.

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense. Do not operate the product while tired, ill, or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.

• Wear heavy, long trousers, long sleeves, and sturdy anti-slip footwear. Do not wear short trousers, sandals, or go barefoot. Avoid loose-fitting clothing or clothing with hanging cords or ties.

• Always wear safety glasses with side shields.

• Always be sure of your footing, especially on slopes. Keep firm footing and balance. Walk, never run.

• Use the product across the face of slopes, never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

• Do not use the product near drop-offs, ditches, excessively steep slopes, or embankments.

Before using the RYOBI RLM18X33B50, prepare the work area as follows:

• Never use the product while people, especially children, or pets are within 15 meters due to the danger of objects being thrown by the blade.

• Thoroughly inspect the area and remove all rocks, sticks, metal, wire, bones, toys, or other foreign objects. String or wire can entangle with the cutting means.

• Always use the product in daylight or with good artificial light.

• Do not operate the product in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.

• Do not operate the product on wet grass or in the rain.

• Do not use the product when there is a risk of lightning.

Follow these guidelines for battery use and care with your RYOBI RLM18X33B50:

• Read, understand, and follow all safety instructions that came with your battery and charger.

• Battery-operated products are always in operating condition. Remove the isolator key whenever you are not operating the product.

• Remove the battery pack before making adjustments, cleaning, or removing material from the product.

• Ensure the isolator key is removed before inserting the battery pack.

• Only recharge the battery pack with the charger specified by the manufacturer.

• Use only the battery pack specifically intended for the product.

• When the battery pack is not in use, keep it away from metal objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, and screws that could create a connection between terminals.

• Do not place battery products or their batteries near fire or heat.

• Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive.

• Protect the battery pack against moisture and water. Do not charge in a damp or wet location.

• If vapour is emitted from a damaged battery, provide fresh air and seek medical help if needed.

• 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 occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, seek medical help.

When operating the RYOBI RLM18X33B50, adhere to these specific safety warnings:

• Before use, visually inspect the blades, blade bolts, and cutter assembly for wear or damage. Replace worn or damaged parts in sets to preserve balance.

• The blade is sharp. Use extreme caution and wear heavy-duty gloves when fitting, replacing, cleaning, or checking bolt security.

• Check all nuts, bolts, and screws frequently for proper tightness.

• Frequently check the grass catcher for wear, holes, or deterioration.

• Start the product only when you are behind the handlebars in the operator safety zone and all four wheels are on the ground.

• Do not operate if the on/off switch does not work properly. Never lock the switch in the “on” position.

• Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces.

• Do not pull the product backwards unless absolutely necessary. Look down and behind you first.

• Stop the motor when transporting the mower across surfaces other than grass.

• Never use the product with defective guards or without safety devices like deflectors or grass collectors in place.

• Do not tilt the product when turning the motor on. Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.

• Turn off the product, remove the isolator key and battery pack, and ensure all moving parts have stopped before leaving it unattended, clearing blockages, checking or cleaning it, or after striking a foreign object.

• If the product vibrates abnormally, check for damage immediately.

• Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, and other hidden objects in the terrain.

Yes. To reduce the risk of fire, personal injury, and product damage due to a short circuit, never immerse your 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, can cause a short circuit.

Yes, the RYOBI RLM18X33B50 has both overload and overheat protection. If the product is overloaded, it will automatically turn off. You must release and then press the on/off button to restart it. The battery pack also has overheat protection. If the battery becomes too hot, it will stop powering the product. Allow the battery to cool down before resuming operation. If the product still does not work, recharge the battery.

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

• When cutting long grass, reduce your walking speed to allow for more effective cutting and proper discharge of clippings.

• Do not cut wet grass; it will stick to the underside of the deck.

• New or thick grass may require a higher cutting height.

• To collect grass cuttings for disposal, remove the mulching plug and fit the grass catcher. Empty the grass catcher regularly.

• If you are making a light cut and want the grass cuttings to remain on the lawn, fit the mulching plug and close the grass discharge chute cover.

• The product is designed to operate most effectively when moving forwards.

• A higher cutting height extends the run time of the battery.

For transportation and storage of the RYOBI RLM18X33B50, follow these steps:

• Turn off the product, remove the isolator key and the battery pack. Ensure all moving parts have completely stopped.

• Allow the product to cool down before storing or transporting.

• Clean all foreign materials from the product.

• Store the product in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place that is inaccessible to children. Keep it away from corrosive agents like garden chemicals and de-icing salts. Do not store it outdoors.

• For transportation in a vehicle, remove the isolator key and secure the product against movement or falling.

• Use extreme caution when lifting or tilting the product. The blade is sharp; keep all body parts away from the blade while it is exposed.

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 during transport by protecting exposed connectors with insulating, non-conductive caps or tape. Do not transport batteries that are cracked or leaking. Check with the forwarding company for further advice.

For maintenance on your RYOBI RLM18X33B50, always use original manufacturer’s replacement parts, accessories, and attachments.

• Turn off the product, remove the isolator key and battery pack, and ensure all moving parts have stopped before any cleaning or maintenance.

• For repairs not described in the manual, contact an authorised service centre.

• Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.

• After each use, clean the product with a soft, dry cloth.

• Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness.

• Be careful during adjustment to prevent entrapment of fingers between moving blades and fixed parts of the product.

• When servicing the blades, be aware they can still move even with the power off. The blade is sharp; use extreme caution and wear heavy-duty gloves.

• Replace damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.

• Ensure blade bolts are adequately tightened to the manufacturer’s recommended torque (35~40 Nm).

To safely clear a blockage from the RYOBI RLM18X33B50:

1. Turn off the product, and remove the isolator key and the battery pack. Make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop.

2. Always wear heavy-duty gloves. The blades are sharp, and the blockage itself could be a sharp object.

3. Remove the grass catcher, check for and carefully clear obstructions.

4. Check the grass discharge chute and carefully clear any blockages.

5. Turn the product on its side. Check its underside and the area around the blade. If any blockages are found, remove them carefully. Remember, the blade may move during cleaning.

Vibrations from handheld tools may contribute to a condition called Raynaud’s Syndrome. To reduce the effects of vibration:

• Keep your body warm in cold weather. When operating the product, wear gloves to keep your hands and wrists warm.

• After each period of operation, exercise to increase blood circulation.

• Take frequent work breaks and limit the amount of exposure per day.

• If you experience any symptoms of this condition (tingling, numbness, blanching of fingers), immediately discontinue use and see your physician.

The main components are:

1. Start button

2. On-off button

3. Handle

4. Handle knob

5. Grass catcher

6. Grass catcher full indicator

7. Handle lock

8. Rear wheel

9. Front wheel

10. Mulching plug

11. Charger

12. Battery

13. Isolator key

14. Height adjustment lever

15. Battery door

16. Grass discharge chute cover

17. Motor control cable retainer

18. Motor control cable

To start the RYOBI RLM18X33B50, press the start button and then the On/off button (A or B). Release the start button and keep pressing the On/off button to run the product. To stop the product, release the On/off button.

The replacement blade is part number RAC434 (682072).

The declared vibration value has been measured with a standard test method and may be used to compare one tool with another or in a preliminary assessment of exposure. The vibration emission during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared total value depending on the ways in which the tool is used. You should identify safety measures to protect yourself based on an estimation of exposure in the actual conditions of use, taking account of all parts of the operating cycle, such as when the tool is switched off or running idle.