![I recently bought a Ryobi electric self propelled mower, model number RY401140US from Home Depot. The issue is that the start switch doesn't have to be pressed for the blades to begin. I recently bought a Ryobi electric self propelled mower, model number RY401140US from Home Depot. The issue is that the start switch doesn't have to be pressed for the blades to begin.](https://preview.redd.it/o580v4gqpr171.jpg?auto=webp&s=774397a3eedc6f2bdef5e6a853ae8bf240bbbdf9)
I recently bought a Ryobi electric self propelled mower, model number RY401140US from Home Depot. The issue is that the start switch doesn't have to be pressed for the blades to begin.
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RYOBI 40V HP Brushless 21 in. Cordless Battery Walk Behind Self-Propelled Lawn Mower with (2) 6.0 Ah Batteries and Charger RY401140 - The Home Depot
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