Ryobi RM480e - Page 28

WARNING
When the level of battery charge reaches
the red zone on the battery charge indicator,
the blades automatically stop. Immediately
return to the charging location, and recharge
the mower. Continuing to mow when the
battery charge level is in the red zone can
cause the mower to become stranded away
from the charging area.
NOTE: If the mower is stranded away from
the charger, set the direction control switch
to the neutral (N), and push the mower back
to the charging location.
Mowing:
1. Set the cutting deck to the maximum
height.
2. Insert the start key and turn the key to the
ON position.
3. Disengage the parking brake.
4. Set the direction control switch to the
forward (F) position, and drive to the
mowing location.
WARNING
Make sure that you have correctly set
your intended direction of travel with the
direction control switch before stepping
on the accelerator pedal. Failure to do so
could result in you driving the mower in an
unintended direction, which could cause
loss of control or an accident resulting in
death, serious personal injury, or property
damage.
5. Stop the mower, turn the start key to the
OFF position, and engage the parking
brake.
6. Set the cutting deck to the preferred
position.
7. Turn the start key to the ON position, and
disengage the parking brake.
8. Pull up the blade engage knob to activate
the blades, and press the accelerator
pedal to mow the lawn.
WARNING
Use caution when crossing over gravelly
paths or driveways. Before crossing,
stop the blades and set the cutting deck
to the maximum position to minimize the
possibility of ricochet. Drive slowly to avoid
loss of traction and control.
WARNING
Do not attempt to change the direction of
operation while the mower is in motion.
Always come to a complete stop before
changing the mower direction.
FORWARD MOWING
Fig 17
RESERVE MODE
OPERATION
Fig 18
Reverse mode operation:
WARNING
The product emits a constant beeping
sound when operated in reverse with either
the blade o󰀨 or in reverse mode operation.
1. Step on the brake pedal and bring the
product to a complete stop.
2. Press the blade engage knob to turn off
the blades.
3. Set the direction control switch in reverse
(R) position.
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