Ryobi RY40LM01 Manuel D'utilisation page 14

STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER
See Figures 13 - 14.
NOTE: Mower will not start without the grass catcher or
mulch plug attached.
 Unfold the handle assembly and extend the upper handle
as described earlier.
NOTE: The mower will not start if the handle assembly
is not in the operating position.
 Raise the battery cover.
 Install the battery pack into the battery port.
 Insert the start key into the slot beside the battery storage
compartment.
 Lower the battery cover.
 Squeeze and hold the start levers inside the upper handle.
 Press and release the start button to start the blades.
NOTE: The blades will also start if the start button is
pressed first and the levers are squeezed after.
 To stop the mower, release the start levers.
NOTE: The blade is disengaged each time the start levers
are released.
SELF-PROPELLED MOWING
See Figures 14 - 15.
WARNING:
Never engage the blades when transporting the mower
from one location to another. Only engage the blades by
pressing the start button when you are ready to mow.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious
personal injury.
 Move the handle lock to the unlocked position.
NOTE: The self-propelled feature will not engage unless
the handle lock is in the unlocked position. To operate
the mower manually, move the handle lock to the locked
position, start the mower, and push the mower forward.
 Squeeze and hold the start levers inside the upper handle.
 Press and release the start button to start the blades.
 Once the mower has been started, the self-propelled
feature is engaged by pushing the upper handle forward.
NOTE: The self-propelled feature can be used without
engaging the blade to power the mower from one location
to another. You must move the handle lock to the unlocked
position, squeeze and hold the start levers inside the up-
per handle, and then push the upper handle forward. If
the mower is powered and the blade is already engaged,
completely release the start levers and then squeeze and
hold the start levers again.
OPERATION
MOWING TIPS
WARNING:
Do not mow on wet grass, which can cause you to slip
and fall and result in possible serious personal injury.
 Make sure the lawn is clear of stones, tree nuts, sticks,
wires, and other objects that could damage the lawn mower
blades or motor. Do not mow over property stakes or other
metal posts. Such objects could damage the blade or be
accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and
cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.
 For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the
total length of the grass.
 When cutting heavy grass, reduce walking speed to allow
for more effective cutting and a proper discharge of the
clippings.
 Do not cut wet grass. It will stick to the underside of the
deck and prevent proper bagging or mulching of grass
clippings.
 New or thick grass may require a narrower cut or a higher
cutting height.
 Clean the underside of the mower deck after each use
to remove grass clippings, leaves, dirt, and any other
accumulated debris.
NOTE: Always stop the mower, allow the blades to com-
pletely stop, remove the start key and remove the battery
pack from the battery port before cleaning underneath
the mower.
SLOPE OPERATION
See Figure 16.
WARNING:
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents
that can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes re-
quires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not
mow it. For your safety, do not attempt to mow slopes
greater than 15 degrees.
 Mow across the face of slopes, not up and down. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
NOTE: The mower has an overtilt sensor that will stop
the motor if the unit is operated on inclines greater than
45º for more than seven seconds.
 Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps
which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide
obstacles. Remove all objects such as rocks, tree limbs,
etc., which could be tripped over or thrown by the blade.
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