Ryobi P21100 Operation Manual - Page 13

OPERATION  Do not cut wet grass. It will stick to the underside of the deck and prevent proper bagging or mulching of grass clippings.  New or thick grass may require a narrower cut or a higher cutting height.  Clean the underside of the mower deck after each use to remove grass clippings, leaves, dirt, and any other accumulated debris. NOTE: Always stop mower, allow blades to completely stop, remove the start key and remove the battery packs from the battery ports before cleaning underneath the mower. SLOPE OPERATION See Figure 11. WARNING: Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents that can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your safety, do not attempt to mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.  Mow across the face of slopes, not up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.  Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Remove all objects such as rocks, tree limbs, etc., which could be tripped over or thrown by the blade.  Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your balance, release the upper blade control lever immediately.  Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments; you could lose your footing or balance. EMPTYING THE GRASS CATCHER See Figure 12.  Stop the mower and allow blades to completely stop.  Open battery cover.  Remove start key and battery packs.  Lift the rear discharge door.  Lift the grass catcher by its handle to remove from mower.  Empty grass clippings.  Lift the rear discharge door and reinstall the grass ­catcher as described earlier in this manual.  Reinstall start key and battery packs when you are ready to mow. MAINTENANCE WARNING: Before performing any maintenance, make sure the mower batteries and start key are removed to avoid accidental starting and possible serious personal injury. WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. WARNING: When servicing, use only authorized replacement parts. Use of any other parts can create a hazard or cause product damage. NOTICE: Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please contact customer service or an authorized service center for assistance. 9 - English