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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI PRODUCT. To ensure your safety and satisfaction, carefully read through this OWNER’S MANUAL before using the product. IMPORTANT - machine showing pictographs illustrating the main operating precautions of the machine, the user is therefore responsible for replacing them in the event of their beco- ming detached or illegible.
DEFINITIONS OF SYMBOLS WARNINGS! familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. HAZARD - HAZARD - operations on the machine, and before unblocking the grass unloading in the manual. HAZARD - HAZARD - and all the moving parts to come to a halt before touching them. The blade will continue turning for some time after switching off the engine or disabling the blade control.
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HAZARD - Risk of overturning on steep gradients. > 25% > 25% > 15% HAZARD - Risk of overturning on steep gradients. Do not use the machine on lawns with gradients of more than 25% (14°). Do not use the machine on lawns with side gradients above 15% (8°). HAZARD - Hot surfaces: danger of burns.
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TRAINING MACHINE HAZARD! focus in particular on: "SA- - being careful and concentrated during work; FETY PRECAUTIONS", before, during - the fact that a machine sliding down a gradient and after using the machine. cannot be controlled using the brakes. The Keep this manual and all the attachments main causes of losing control of the machine are:...
ged. up or down. blade, the blade fastening screws and the slopes. cutters are not worn or damaged. Replace lawns and when the lawnmower is transported fastening screws in complete series to maintain to and from the work area. proper balancing. Repairs and maintenance of sed after-sales centre.
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o) Disengage the blade during transport and sons starting the machine. disengage the blade: check, the tightening of the blade and of the - before leaving the machine; engine supporting bolts. k) Blade sharpening and balancing adjustment, - before removing the grass bag; - before adjusting cutting height if the operation is not performed from the driving seat.
DESCRIPTION (fig.4) APPLICATION This machine is designed to be used in the open air only as a lawnmower for lawns and gras- sed area in gardens and in compliance with the manual. UNPACKIG (Fig. 1,2) packaged in a metal crate to protect it during tran- sport.
MACHINE ASSEMBLY 1 Loosen the screws and nuts so as to be able to open and fasten the frame (fig.19). FITTING THE STEERING WHEEL (Fig.5,6) 2 Tighten all the screws and the nuts of the Position the machine on the flat and align the frame.
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1 Take the battery (32) out of the box and rest it on a sturdy surface. Take off the multiple cap (30) (fig.27). closing the 6 elements (31) 7 Secure the battery with the rubber strap (34) being careful (fig.29). to keep it in “vertical”...
Follow the instructions in the attached engine manufacturer’s manual. Keep the petrol in a container designed for the IMPORTANT chapter. To enable the controls (subse- "START-UP" and "DRIVING" AND CUTTING. ENGINE OIL IMPORTANT The machine is shipped wi- CONTROL INSTRUMENTS thout lubricating oil in the engine.
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DRIVE / SPEED CHANGE LEVER (18) - Selects machine forward/reverse movement. Lifts or lowers the blade deck and the- This lever has 6 positions, corresponding to 4 forward gears , neutral position "N" and here are 4 possible height adjustments. reverse gear "R".
MOVING Power start CAUTION 1 Operate the parking brake. sing. Never change direction of move- (11) (fig.37). (12) - Release the brake/clutch pedal. This will remain (see START- UP ). Sit on the driving seat (7). 2 Lift the blade deck as far as it will go. Move the drive speed change lever as required (fig.39-3).
In case of blockages and drops in engine speed, engage a lower gear and further raise the blade deck. ater cutting height to prevent the blade knocking CAUTION gradual to prevent sudden engagement ing damage to the blade and mechanical parts. of the drive causing the vehicle to jump CAUTION When cutting on slopes, redu- conditions.
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HAZARD - Blade sharpening and balan- cing adjustment, including removal and reasons, these operations must be carri- follow the instructions in the chapter: “Ba- The same applies to blade replacement ph "1.4" maintenance and deposit. with a new one. HAZARD this is torn, unstitched and shows damage HAZARD Due to the possible launching blade.
SHARPENING AND BALANCING THE BLADE DISMANTLING Check that the blade is sharpened properly and firmly fixed to the bracket. – A badly sharpened blade pulls at the grass and causes the lawn to turn yellow. – A loose blade causes unusual vibrations and can be dangerous. WARNING! All operations on the blade (dismantling, sharpening, balancing, remounting and/or replacing) require a certain familiarity and...
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RYOBI tool (hereinafter called “the Product”), for which it was not designed, or is not suited is warranted by Ryobi (herein called “the and no repairs, alterations or modifications Company”) to be free from defects in material have been attempted by other than an Authorised Service Agent.