Ryobi RM480e - Mowing Tips

4. Press the reverse mode button.
5. Pull up the blade engage knob, slowly
step on the accelerator pedal, and reverse
mow as needed.
WARNING
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind
before and while reversing to make sure
that no children, bystanders, or pets enter
the mowing area. Be aware that the reverse
mode operation is activated when the
reverse mode button is illuminated in red
and a constant beeping sound is emitted.
Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is su󰀩cient to inict death or serious
injury.
WARNING
Be especially careful before and when
reversing with the bagger kit installed, as
it may limit visibility. Always look closely
behind and down for small children,
bystanders, and pets and move the mower
slowly to prevent back over accidents that
can cause death or serious personal injury.
When mowing is complete:
1. Stop the product on a flat, level surface.
Do not stop the product on a slope.
2. Press the blade engage knob to turn off
the blades
3. Set the direction control switch in the
neutral (N) position.
4. Engage the parking brake.
5. Turn the start key to the OFF position,
and remove the key.
WARNING
If the product emits a beeping noise after
you leave the seat, verify that the parking
brake is engaged and that the key has been
removed. Failure to engage the parking
brake could cause the product to move, and
leaving the key could allow unauthorised
use that could result in serious personal
injury.
NOTE: The reverse mode operation resets
each time the power switch is turned to the
OFF position.
MOWING TIPS
See fig 19
■ Keep the mower blades sharp.
■ Make sure that the lawn is clear of stones,
sticks, wires, toys, tree nuts, tree branches,
and other objects that could damage the
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 product 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.
Fig 19
■ When mowing large areas, start by turning
to the right so that clippings discharge
away from shrubs, fences, and driveways.
After one or two rounds, mow in the
opposite direction, making left hand turns
until finished.
■ Mow so that the discharged clippings exit
in the direction of the lawn area that has
already been cut.
■ When cutting heavy grass, reduce speed
to allow for more effective cutting and a
proper discharge of the clippings.
■ Do not cut wet grass. Wet grass sticks to the
underside of the deck and prevents proper
bagging or mulching of grass clippings.
■ New or thick grass may require a narrower
cut or a higher cutting height.
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