Ryobi RY40108 Manuel D'utilisation page 8

 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.
 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 start 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 oper-
ate the mower.
 Stop the motor, wait until the blade comes to a complete
stop, and remove start 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
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user
or damage to the product.
 The grass catcher assembly is subject to deterioration
and wear and should be checked each time the mower is
used. If replacement is needed, make sure the new grass
catcher meets original manufacturer's recommendations
and specifications.
 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 and remove start key- Disconnect
battery pack and remove start key from the appliance
before storing, servicing, 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 start key
when not in use. Carry or push the unit with the motor
stopped and the start key 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. The start key and battery packs should
also be removed and stored in a separate location out
of the reach of children.
 Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
 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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