Ryobi RLM36X50HP Original Instructions Manual page 6

does not work, recharge the battery.
NOTE: The battery pack LED indicator will
not work if the battery protection feature has
caused the battery pack to stop powering the
product. Release the on-off button or remove
the battery pack from the product and the
battery pack LED indicator will resume normal
function.
TELESCOPIC HANDLE
The product is equipped with a telescopic
handle that can be adjusted for storage and
operation. The telescopic handle must be fully
extended when setting up the product for use.
NOTE: The product will not function if the
telescopic handle is not fully extended and
the two latches are not in the correct position.
SELF-PROPEL PADDLES
WARNING
Never engage the blades when transporting
the product from one location to another.
Only engage the blades by pulling the
bale when you are ready to mow. Failure
to follow these instructions can result in
serious personal injury.
The product is equipped with self-propel
paddles that activates the self-propel feature.
The self-propel feature is engaged by pulling
one or both of the paddles upward. To
disengage the self-propel feature, release the
paddles.
NOTE: The self-propel paddles can be used
without engaging the blade when moving
the product to another location. Release the
paddles before attempting to re-engage the
blade.
CRUISE CONTROL
WARNING
Always adjust the cruise control before
engaging the blade. Adjusting the cruise
control while mowing may cause you to lose
control and could result in serious injury.
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WARNING
When using the self-propel feature, ensure
that the cruise control is set at a speed that
the user is comfortable with when walking
behind the product. The user may lose
control of the product if the cruise control is
set at a speed that is too fast for the user's
walking pace. Release the self-propel
paddles and bale if you cannot keep up with
the product and adjust the cruise control as
needed. Failure to follow these instructions
can result in serious personal injury.
The cruise control feature can be used to
adjust the speed of the product to accomodate
the user's pace when the self-propel feature
is engaged. The cruise control speed can be
adjusted by sliding the cruise control selector
on the handle.
LED HEADLIGHTS
The product is equipped with LED headlights
that illuminate the user's path in low light
conditions. The LED headlights are located
on the front and will operate continuously
whenever the motor is running.
NOTE: The headlights will illuminate for 60
seconds if the bale is engaged and released,
if the start button is pressed, or if the self-
propel paddles are pulled.
CUTTING BLADES
The product is supplied with a catching blade
and a mulching blade that are designed to
blade for mulching operation and use the
catching blade when the grass catcher is
attached to the product.
NOTE: Replace the catching blade with
the mulching blade accessory for mulching
operation. The mulching blade accessory is
shipped with the product.
GENERAL MOWING TIPS
The run time of the battery depends on the
condition, length, and density of the grass.
Adjust the cutting height of the lawn mower to
suit the current condition of the lawn.