Ryobi RY48113 - SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM; OPERATING THE MOWER

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OPERATION
NOTICE:
Always turn power switch to OFF position and remove
key when charging mower and when mower is not in use.
NOTICE:
Always connect the mower to the charger when the unit
is not in use. If it is not possible to leave the mower char-
ger connected, make sure to charge the batteries fully at
least once a month.
SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
See Figure 9.
This mower features a Safety Interlock System to protect the
operator by shutting off the blades if the operator leaves the
seat with the blades running. Test the system before each
use to be sure it is working correctly.
To test:
Position the mower on a level surface.
Make sure direction control switch is in neutral (N) position
and blade engage knob is down.
Install start key and turn to ON position.
Raise blade engage knob to activate blades.
Briefly lift off the seat, but do not get off the mower.
The blades should shut off within 5 seconds. If they don’t,
contact customer service. Do not operate the mower until the
safety interlock system has been repaired.
Fig. 9
OPERATING THE MOWER
See Figures 9 - 11.
WARNING:
Clear the area of bystanders before operating the mower. If
anyone enters the mowing area, stop immediately and do
not return to mowing until the bystanders leave the area.
LED FUNCTIONS
STATUS
CONNECT
AC
CONNECT
RECEPTACLE
CHARGER
GREEN LED
RECEPTACLE
GREEN LED
DESCRIPTION
Standby YES NO ON OFF
Charger may be connected to power sup-
ply but not connected to mower.
Charging YES YES ON
SLOW FLASH
(500ms ON/500ms
OFF)
Charger is fully connected and mower
batteries are charging.
Charger Error YES YES OFF
FAST FLASH
(200ms ON/200ms
OFF)
Charger is connected to mower but is
not connected to power supply. Batteries
or charger are too hot or too cold. Once
normal temperature is reached, charging
will begin.
Fully Charged YES YES ON ON Batteries are fully charged.
Pack Defective YES YES ON
FAST FLASH
(200ms ON/200ms
OFF)
Batteries are deeply discharged. Once
voltage is reached, charging will begin.
If charging does not occur, the battery
packs could be defective.
If charger is connected to both power supply and mower, and an error condition exists. Disconnect charger from mower,
perform a suggested remedy below, then try charging again.
• Remove debris from charger/mower connection
• Allow hot batteries to cool
• Lower over voltage batteries by running the mower to discharge
• Verify mower battery series configuration is correct
• Clean charger cooling fins and if hot, allow to cool