Slope Operation; Transporting The Product - Ryobi RM480e Traduction Des Instructions Originales

NOTE: Always stop product, allow blades to
completely stop, and remove the start key
before cleaning underneath the product.

SLOPE OPERATION

See fig. 20
WARNING
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of
control and tip-over accidents, which can
result in severe injury or death. Operation
on all slopes requires extra caution. If you
cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy
on it, do not mow it. Never use the product on
steep slopes greater than 15°. Make a copy
or cut out the "Slope Guide" at the back of
this manual and use it to determine if your
slope is too steep for safe operation.
■ Mow up and down; not across the face of
slopes.
■ Do not mow on wet grass. Wet grass can
cause the tyres to lose traction or slip
on slopes, even though the brakes are
functioning properly.
■ Watch out 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 and
tree limbs, which could be tripped over or
thrown by the blade.
■ Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments.
■ Drive slowly, and do not make sudden
changes in speed or direction.
■ Avoid stopping on slope if at all possible.
If stopping is unavoidable, make sure to
engage the parking brake. When restarting,
use lowest possible speed. If turning is
necessary, exercise
when changing direction and always turn
downhill.
■ Never attempt to stabilize the mower on a
slope by placing your foot on the ground
during operation.
■ Always use the brakes when travelling
down the slope. Do not attempt to let the
mower coast downhill in neutral.
■ If at any point the tyres lose traction while
operating on a slope, disengage the blades
and proceed slowly and carefully straight
down the slope.
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TRANSPORTING THE PRODUCT

See fig. 21
extreme caution
1.
2.
3.
NOTE: Use one full width loading ramp that
is at least 30.5 cm. wider than the mower to
minimise the risk of the wheels going off the
side of the ramp.
4.
5.
WARNING
Use care when driving the product off of
or onto a trailer or truck. Step on the brake
pedal as needed to control the speed. The
mower freely rolls if it is moved on an inclined
surface without stepping on the brake pedal
or engaging the parking brake. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in loss of
control and result in death, serious personal
injury, or property damage.
WARNING
Use care when loading or unloading the
product onto a trailer. Ensure that the
cutting deck is raised to the highest position
so that it is not caught on the ramp. The
wheels on the product can go off the ramp
or trailer, causing the product to pivot or tip
over, and result in a crush hazard that can
cause death or serious personal injury.
Park the product on a level surface.
Set the cutting deck to the maximum
height.
Position and secure a ramp to the trailer
according to manufacturer's instructions.
Slowly drive the product onto the ramp
and into the trailer.
Set the cutting deck to the lowest height.
Fig 20