Ryobi M48 Pro User Manual

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
 
Vibration damping system
 
Your machine is equipped with a vibration damping system 
that is designed to minimize vibration and make operation 
easier.
The handlebar system's steel tube and the cutting cover are 
designed to minimise the vibrations from the engine.
This model also has a vibration damper fitted on the 
handlebar unit to further reduce vibrations.
The machine
 
 
s vibration damping system reduces the transfer 
of vibration between the engine unit/cutting equipment and 
the machine
 
 
s handle unit.
 
Muffler
 
The muffler is designed to keep noise levels to a minimum 
and to direct exhaust fumes away from the user.
In areas with a hot, dry climate there is a high risk of fires. 
These areas are sometimes controlled by legislation and 
requirements that among other things the muffler must be 
equipped with an approved type of spark arrestor mesh.
For mufflers it is very important that you follow the instructions 
on checking, maintaining and servicing your machine.
 
Checking, maintaining and servicing 
the machine
  
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s safety equipment
 
Checking the cutting cover and protective 
cover
 
Make sure the cutting cover is not damaged and that there are 
no visible defects such as cracks.
Check that the protective cover is undamaged and that it is 
properly secured.
 
Checking the brake trigger
 
Place the lawn mower on firm, flat surface and start it. Make 
sure that the cutter cannot come into contact with the ground 
or other objects. See the instructions under the heading Start 
and stop.
Apply full throttle and then release the brake handle.
The engine brake should always be adjusted so that the 
engine stops within 3 seconds.
On lawn mower M53 S Pro the engine brake handle should 
also disengage the drive. Start the machine and engage the 
drive by moving the clutch lever towards you.
Apply full throttle and then release the brake handle. The 
engine should stop and the drive should disengage.
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WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can 
lead to circulatory damage or nerve damage 
in people who have impaired circulation. 
Contact your doctor if you experience 
symptoms of overexposure to vibration. 
These symptoms include numbness, loss of 
feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of 
strength, changes in skin colour or 
condition. These symptoms normally appear 
in the fingers, hands or wrists.
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WARNING! The exhaust fumes from the 
engine are hot and may contain sparks 
which can start a fire. Never start the 
machine indoors or near combustible 
material!
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WARNING! The muffler gets very hot in use 
and remains so for a short time afterwards. 
Do not touch the muffler if it is hot!
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WARNING! All servicing and repair work on 
the machine requires special training. This is 
especially true of the machine
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s safety 
equipment. If your machine fails any of the 
checks described below you must contact 
your service agent. When you buy any of our 
products we guarantee the availability of 
professional repairs and service. If the 
retailer who sells your machine is not a 
servicing dealer, ask him for the address of 
your nearest service agent.