Ryobi RLM1956MEB Originalanleitung Seite 6

SLOPE OPERATION TIPS
See fi gure 5.
■ 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, never 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 power lever immediately.
■ Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments;
you could lose your footing or balance.
FUEL AND REFUELLING
WARNING
Always handle petrol with care; it is highly fl ammable.
■ Mix and store fuel in containers specifically designed
for this purpose.
■ Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and
flames. Do not inhale fuel vapour. Do not smoke and
stay away from open flames and sparks when filling fuel
tank or when handling fuel.
■ Do not let petrol or oil come in contact with your skin.
■ Keep petrol and oil away from the eyes. If petrol or oil
comes in contact with the eyes, wash them immediately
with clean water. If irritation is still present, see a doctor
immediately.
■ Clean up spilled petrol immediately.
FILLING THE TANK
See fi gure 4.
WARNING
Always shut off engine before fuelling. Never remove the
cap of the fuel tank or add petrol to a machine with a
running or hot engine. Move at least 9 m (30 ft) from
refuelling site before starting the engine. Do not smoke.
Failure to heed this warning could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING
After fueling, never tilt the mower more than 25 degrees
for this could result in fuel leakage and risk of fi re, etc.
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1. Clean surface around fuel cap to prevent contamination.
2. Loosen fuel cap slowly to release pressure and to keep
fuel from escaping around the cap. Rest the cap on a
clean surface.
3. Carefully pour petrol into the tank. Avoid spillage.
4. Clean and inspect the gasket, then replace all fuel and
container caps securely.
5. Wipe up any fuel spillage. Move 9 m away from
refuelling site before starting engine.
NOTE: It is normal for smoke to be emitted from a new
engine during and after fi rst use.
ADDING/CHECKING ENGINE OIL
See fi gure 5.
Engine oil has a major infl uence on engine performance
and service life. For general, all-temperature use, SAE
10W-30 is recommended. Always use a 4-cycle motor oil
that meets or exceeds the requirements for API service
classifi cation SJ.
NOTE: Non-detergent or 2-cycle engine oils will damage
the engine and should not be used.
To add engine oil:
1. Be sure mower is level and area around oil cap/dipstick
is clean.
2. Remove the cap and seal from oil bottle.
3. Unscrew the oil cap/dipstick and remove.
4. Slowly add oil. Fill to the "Full" line on dipstick. Do not
overfi ll.
NOTE: When checking the oil level, seat the dipstick in the
oil fi ll hole but do not screw in.
5. Reinstall the oil cap/dipstick and secure.
To check engine oil:
■ Be sure mower is level and area around oil cap/dipstick
is clean.
■ Remove the oil cap/dipstick. Wipe clean and reseat in
oil fill hole but do not screw in.
■ Remove the oil cap/dipstick again and check oil level.
Add oil as needed.
STARTING OR STOPPING THE MOWER
See fi gure 4.
WARNING
Never start or run the engine inside a closed or poorly
ventilated area; breathing exhaust fumes can kill.
Starting the engine
1. Press the primer bulb 3 times.
NOTE: This step is not usually necessary when starting
an engine that has already run for a few minutes.
2. Hold the power lever bar down against the handle.
3. Pull the starter grip until the engine starts. Release the
starter cord slowly so the rope does not snap back.
NOTE: It may be necessary to repeat priming steps in
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