Setting The Cruise Control; Charging The Mower - Ryobi RM480ex Series Operator's Manual

SETTING THE CRUISE CONTROL

See Figure 6.
Cruise control allows the mower to remain at a constant
speed without the operator having to maintain pressure on
the accelerator pedal. It should only be used in the forward
position on relatively smooth, straight surfaces, and should
never be used on slopes or rough terrain.
To set the cruise control:
 While driving the mower forward, press the accelerator
pedal until the desired rate of speed is achieved.
 Press the cruise control button. The light around the but-
ton will illuminate to show cruise control is active.
 Release pressure on the accelerator pedal. Mower speed
should remain constant.
 To release cruise control: tap on the accelerator pedal,
depress the brake pedal, or press the cruise control but-
ton again. The light around the cruise control button will
go out to indicate cruise control is no longer active.

CHARGING THE MOWER

See Figures 7 - 8.
Mower batteries must be charged overnight before first
use. To verify mower batteries are fully charged, check the
battery level indicator.
For best results:
 Do not charge in an area of extreme heat or cold.
 Never charge a frozen battery.
 Mount or place the charger in an area with adequate
ventilation, ideally with the charger in a horizontal position
with the cooling fins facing up.
To charge:
 Make sure both the charger and mower connections are
clean and free of dirt or debris.
 Insert charger plug into charging port on mower, making
sure it is properly connected.
 Connect charger to power supply using normal household
current of 120 V, AC only, 60 Hz. The batteries should
automatically begin to charge.
NOTE: The charger is equipped with a plug featuring a
grounding pin and must be plugged into a matching stan-
dard three-prong outlet that has been properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances. Do not use a two-prong outlet, adaptors, or
modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet, have
the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
 When powered, the LED indicator on the charger will
illuminate to indicate the charger's status. See the chart
that follows to determine the meaning of the LED's display.
 When you are ready to mow, disconnect the charger from
the power supply, then disconnect the charger from the
mower.
OPERATION
CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTON
LED INDICATOR
ON CHARGER
NOTICE:
Always turn power switch to OFF position and remove
key when charging mower and when mower is not in use.
15 — English
Fig. 6
CHARGING
PORT
CHARGER PLUG
Fig. 7
Fig. 8