Lawn Mower Safety Warnings; Overload Protection Device - Ryobi RBC36X26E Original Instructions Manual

LAWN MOWER SAFETY WARNINGS

■ Caution — Do not touch rotating blade.
■ Before use, always visually inspect
to ensure that blades, blade bolts,
and cutter assembly are not worn or
damaged.
■ Use extreme caution when reversing or
pulling the product towards you.
■ Stop the blades if the product has to be
tilted for transportation when crossing
surfaces other than grass, and when
transporting the product to and from the
area to be mowed.
■ Never operate
defective guards or shields, or without
safety devices, such as deflectors and/
or grass catchers, in place.
■ Do not tilt the product when switching
on the motor, except if the product
has to be tilted for starting. In this
case, do not tilt it more than absolutely
necessary and lift only the part which is
away from the operator. Always ensure
that both hands are in the operating
position before returning the product to
the ground.
■ Turn on the motor carefully according
to instructions, and keepp hands and
feet away from blades. Do not put hands
or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at
all times.
■ Switch on the motor according to
instructions and with feet well away
from the blade(s).
■ Never pick up or carry the product while
it is running.
■ Never allow children
unfamiliar with these instructions to
use the product. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
■ Before using, always visually inspect
to see that the blades, blade bolts
and cutter assembly are not worn or
damaged. Replace worn or damaged
blades and bolts in sets to preserve
balance.
the product with
or people
■ The blade on the product is sharp. Use
extreme caution and wear heavy-duty
gloves when fitting, replacing, cleaning, or
checking bolt security.
■ Bring the product to an authorised service
centre to replace damaged or unreadable
labels.
■ The product must be started with the user
behind the handlebars in the operator
safety zone. Never start the product if:
● Not all four wheels are on the ground.
● The grass discharge chute is exposed
and is not protected by the grass catcher
and grass discharge chute cover.
● Hands and feet of all persons are not
clear of the cutting enclosure
■ Never operate the product if the on/off
switch on the handlebar does not properly
start and stop the product.
■ Never attempt to lock the on/off switches in
the on position.Locking the switch in the on
position is extremely dangerous.
■ Do not force the product. It will do the job
better and safer at the speed for which it
was designed.
■ Stop the blade when crossing gravel
surfaces.
■ Do not pull the product backwards unless
absolutely necessary. If you must back the
product away from a wall or obstruction,
first look down and behind to avoid tripping
or pulling the product over your feet.
■ Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, property
stakes, or other hidden objects. Uneven
terrain could cause a slip-and-fall accident.

OVERLOAD PROTECTION DEVICE

The product has an overload protection
device. When overloading is detected, the
product automatically turns off. If the overload
protector is actuated, the motor must be
allowed to cool down for 5 to 10 minutes.
Turn off the product, and disconnect it from
the power supply. The blades are sharp, wear
heavy-duty gloves before touching. Make
sure that the blade can rotate freely and is not
jammed or tight.
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