Ryobi RY401110 Operation Manual - Page 15

OPERATION  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 pack from the battery port before cleaning underneath the mower. SLOPE OPERATION See Figure 13. 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 and mow across the face of slopes, not up and down.  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 14.  Stop the mower and allow the blades to completely stop.  Open the battery cover.  Remove the start key and battery pack from the battery port.  Lift the grass catcher by its handle to remove from mower.  Empty grass clippings.  Reinstall the grass ­catcher as described earlier in this manual.  Reinstall the start key and battery pack when you are ready to mow. 11 - English