User manual RYOBI REM 1640

[. . . ] Do not allow children, animals or other adults near your machine when in use - always keep them at least 6m (20ft) away from the cutting area. Start your machine carefully with feet well away from the blades. When the motor is running the safety distance, given by the handle, must always be maintained. [. . . ] Parts not produced by manufacturer may cause poor fit and possible injury. Always make sure both hands are in operating position, firmly on the handlebars, before placing the machine on the ground. Do not pull your machine towards you or walk backwards when mowing. Always mow across the face or slopes, never up and down. exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes and always wear non-slip foot wear. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. Never use the mower without the grassbag in place. Switch the motor off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher or unclogging chute. Never attempt to make a wheel height adjustment while the motor is running. Do not switch on the motor when standing in front of the discharge chute. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear off the discharge opening at ali times. If any strange vibrations are felt while using the machine, switch it off, remove the plug from the socket and immediately look for the cause of the vibrations. The cutting edges of the mower blade are sharp and can lacerate (cut) skin tissue. Care should be taken when doing any repair work on or around the mower blade. [. . . ] Fix it inside clamping rims of cloth-bag by means of a simple rounded-off tool - a spoon handle. We suggest to clamp long sides A and B first and short sides C and D after (drawing 5). STARTING AND STOPPING This lawn mower is provided with an electric safety switch against accidental starts. [. . . ]