Starting And Stopping; Heavy Growth - Ryobi LM-1320 Owner's Operating Manual

STARTING AND STOPPING

NOTE: The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the machine is switched off. Allow the
motor/blade to stop rotating before switching "on" again. Do not rapidly switch off and on.
Starting:
1. Set the mower to the required 'cutting height'.
2. Press and hold the safety button(6).
3. Squeeze the switch lever(7) towards the handle.
Stopping:
Release the switch lever.
MOWING
Place the lawnmower on the edge of the lawn, as close to the power point as possible. Work away from the
power point.
Position the cable to opposite side (already cut) at the end of each turn.
WARNING:
When mowing do not allow themotor to labour particularly in heavy conditions. When the
motor labours the speed of the motor drops and you will hear a change in the motor sound,
when this occurs stop mowing, release the switch lever and raise the height of cut.
Failure to do so could damage the machine.

HEAVY GROWTH

1. Areas of heavy growth should be mown without collecting the clippings.
2. If collection is required, firstly mow the area using the maximum cutting height setting,without the grass
collection bag attached.
3. Allow the clippings to dry out.
4. Attach the grass collection bag and mow the area, again using the maximum cutting height setting.
5. Progressively lower the cutting height setting and mow the area again until the required finish is
obtained.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the grass, do not remove more than one third of the grass's height on
any one cut.
NOTE: When the blade becomes jammed or if the motor is overloaded, remove the plug from the
power supply.
Clear any obstruction and wait for a few minutes before continuing to use the mower.
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