Ryobi M48 Pro - Manual (Page 8)

8 – English
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General working instructions
Basic safety rules
• Look around you:
- To ensure that people, animals or other things cannot
affect your control of the machine.
- To make sure that none of the above might come into
contact with the cutting equipment.
• Branches, twigs, stones, etc. should be removed from the
lawn before you start to mow. Make sure the cutter does
not hit foreign objects such as stones, roots or the like.
This can make the cutter dull and bend the engine shaft.
• Never lift up the lawn mower or carry it around when the
engine is running. If you must lift the lawn mower, first
switch off the engine and disconnect the ignition lead from
the spark plug.
• Do not use the machine in bad weather, such as dense
fog, heavy rain, strong wind, intense cold, etc. Working in
bad weather is tiring and often brings added risks, such as
icy ground.
• Make sure you can move and stand safely. Check the area
around you for possible obstacles (roots, rocks, branches,
ditches, etc.) in case you have to move suddenly. Take
great care when working on sloping ground.
• The lawn mower should not be used on inclines greater
than 15 degrees. Inclines that are too great can result in
fuel leakage
• The engine should be switched off when moving over
ground that is not to be mowed. For example, gravel
paths, stone, shingle, asphalt, etc.
• The brake handle must never be permanently anchored in
handle when the machine is running.
Follow the instructions above, but do not use a lawn mower in
a situation where you cannot call for help in case of an
accident.
Basic mowing technique
General
• Mowing slopes can be dangerous. Do not use the lawn
mower on very steep slopes.
• The lawn mower should not be used on inclines greater
than 15 degrees. Inclines that are too great can result in
fuel leakage
• On sloping ground you should work along the slope. It is
much easier to work along a slope than it is to work up and
down it.
• Branches, twigs, stones, etc. should be removed from the
lawn before you start to mow.
• Never lift up the lawn mower or carry it around when the
engine is running. If you must lift the lawn mower, first
switch off the engine and disconnect the ignition lead from
the spark plug.
• Make sure the cutter does not hit foreign objects such as
stones, roots or the like. This can make the cutter dull and
bend the engine shaft. A bent axle gives imbalance and
heavy vibration, which results in a great risk of the cutter
becoming loose.
If any foreign object is hit or if vibrations occur stop the
machine immediately. Disconnect the HT lead from the
spark plug. Check that the machine is not damaged.
Repair any damage.
• Never mow more than 1/3 of the length of the grass. This
especially applies during dry periods. Mow first with the
cutting height set high. Then check the result and lower to
an appropriate height. If the grass is really long, drive
slowly and mow twice if necessary.
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WARNING! This section describes basic
safety precautions for working with the lawn
mower. This information is never a
substitute for professional skills and
experience. If you get into a situation where
you feel unsure about how to progress, stop
and seek expert advice. Contact your dealer,
service agent or an experienced lawn mower
user. Avoid all usage which you consider to
be beyond your capability
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WARNING! Make sure that your hands and
feet do not come near the cutting
attachment when the engine is running.