Ryobi P1140-S Manuel D'utilisation page 14

MOWING TIPS
 Make sure the lawn is clear of stones, 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 mower, allow blades to completely
stop, remove the start key, and remove the battery pack
from the battery port before cleaning underneath the
mower.
SLOPE OPERATION
See Figure 11.
WARNING:
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents
that can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes
requires 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.
WARNING:
Before performing any maintenance, make sure the
mower battery and key are removed to avoid accidental
starting and possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
OPERATION
 Mow across the face of slopes, not up and down. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
 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.
 Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause
serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your bal-
ance, release the upper blade control lever immediately.
 Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments;
you could lose your footing or balance.
EMPTYING THE GRASS CATCHER
See Figure 12.
 Stop the mower and allow blades to completely stop.
 Open battery cover.
 Remove start key and battery pack from the battery port.
 Lift the rear discharge door.
 Lift the grass catcher by its handle to remove from mower.
 Empty grass clippings.
 Lift the rear discharge door and reinstall the grass catcher
as described earlier in this manual.
 Reinstall start key and battery pack when you are ready
to mow.
MAINTENANCE
When servicing, use only authorized replacement parts.
Use of any other parts can create a hazard or cause
product damage.
NOTICE:
Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please contact customer service or a quali-
fied service center for assistance.
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