Ryobi 136 - Manual (Page 11)

SECTION 5: OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER
Cord Connection
Extension Cord Selection
Listed below are the lengths of extension cord and
corresponding acceptable cord ratings.
• 50’Cord —use 16AWG
• 100’Cord — use14AWG
• 150’Cord —use 12AWG
In all cases, the extension cord should be a UL listed
cord set suitable for outdoor use.
IMPORTANT: Using any other length or rating of cord
will diminish the performance and possibly the life of the
electric motor, and may also cause breakers to trip or
fuses to blow in your home’s fusebox.
Cord Restraint
• Attach the extension cord (not provided with unit) to
the cord restraint as follows.
• Form a small loop in the extension cord. Allow
enough excess cord to make the connection to the
motor/blade control (approximately 7 inches).
• Slip the loop through the slot on the bottom of the
cord restraint, and up over the tab, to prevent
disconnection from the motor/biade control during
operation.
• Keep the cord restraint as close to the motor/blade
control as possible. See Figure 7.
Connecting to the Eiectric Power Source
Connecting to the Motor/Biade Controi Assembiy
Connect the plug on the extension cord fully onto the
plug on the motor/blade control. The mower is
equipped with a polarized AC power plug (one blade of
the plug is wider than the other), which will fit into the
plug on the extension cord only one way. If unable to
make a full connection, try reversing the plug on the
extension cord. Should the plugs still fail to fit, contact
your service dealer for assistance. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug.
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WARNING:
This mower should be operated
on a 15 AMP circuit. If you experience difficulty in
starting with a standard 15 AMP fuse or circuit
breaker, contact your nearest authorized service
facility. Do not use a higher rated fuse or breaker
without consulting your power company.
Plug the extension cord into any convenient 110-120
volt 60 cycle A.C. outlet or receptacle for your source of
power. This outlet may be located either out-of-doors or
indoors. To avoid blowing fuses, pick an outlet that is
not overioaded. Your mower will operate satisfactorily
on a circuit that is fused for 15 amperes. Do not use
oversize fuses without consulting an electrician. If an
inside receptacle is used, the extension cord can be
taken out either through the doorway or a window.
Starting the Motor and Blade
NOTE: For best results, raise the wheels to the highest
cutting position until it is determined which height is
best for your lawn. See Cutting Height Adjustment in
the Making Adjustments section.
To engage the motor and blade, first be certain to follow
the previous steps for connecting a suitable extension
cord, then referring to Figure 9:
• Stand behind the unit and depress the locking
button.
• While holding the locking button down, pull the
motor / blade control lever and hold it against the
upper handle.
• Release the locking button.
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