Ryobi RY14110 STARTING/STOPPING the Mower, Mowing Tips, Slope Operation, See Figures 9

OPERATION

The battery should be charged in a cool, dry place. The battery charger should be operated in temperatures be- tween 23°F and 104°F.

Charge the battery pack only with the charger provided.

The battery pack may be charged while it is connected to the mower, or while it is disconnected from the mower.

Allow at least 10-12 hours of charge time before initial use of the mower.

The charger may remain connected to the battery pack any time the mower is not in use.

To improve battery life, store battery indoors in a controlled climate.

The battery does not have to be fully discharged before recharging.

Two to three initial charging/discharging cycles may be required to achieve maximum run time/capacity.

When fully charged, the battery can be safely stored in temperatures down to -40°F for a period of up to two weeks, before it requires charging.

To charge:

Make sure the power supply is normal household voltage,

120 volts, AC only, 60 Hz.

Remove the fuse key and store in separate location out of reach of children.

Remove the cover from the battery receptacle.

Plug the charger connector into the receptacle on the mower battery.

Insert the 120 volt plug of the charger into the wall recep- tacle.

The red light on the charger should come on, indicating you have power and the battery is being charged. The red light should go off when charging is complete. A fully discharged mower will charge in approximately 10-12 hours.

When charging is complete, disconnect the charger from the battery, and replace the receptacle cover.

STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER

See Figures 9 - 10.

Insert the fuse key into the slot on the motor/shroud as- sembly.

Press and hold the start button. Pull the upper bail toward the handle and release the button to start the mower.

To stop the mower, release the upper bail.

MOWING TIPS

See Figure 11.

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 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, and remove the fuse key before cleaning unerneath the mower.

SLOPE OPERATION

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.

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 ob- stacles. 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 balance, release the upper bail immediately.

Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments; you could lose your footing or balance.

SELF-PROPELLED MOWING	EMPTYING THE GRASS CATCHER
See Figures 9 - 10.	See Figure 12.

Once the mower has been started, the self-propelled feature is engaged by pulling the lower bail upward to meet the handle.

To disengage the self-propelled feature, release the lower bail.

Stop mower, allow blades to completely stop, and remove fuse key.

Lift the rear door.

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