Stihl RMA 370 Instruction Manual page 11

NIOSH and occupational and trade
associations with respect to dust
("particulate matter.") When the
inhalation of dust cannot be
substantially controlled, i.e., kept at or
near the ambient (background) level, the
operator and any bystanders should
wear a respirator approved by NIOSH /
MSHA for the type of dust encountered.
Operating Instructions
To switch on motor and begin mowing,
see chapter "Switching On".
Start the machine on a flat surface. Do
not tilt the machine when you switch on
the motor.
Do not switch on the machine in high
grass.
For specific starting instructions, see the
appropriate section of your instruction
manual.
WARNING
Keep Hands and Feet
away from cutting blade.
WARNING
In the event of an emergency, switch off
the motor immediately by releasing the
switch lever and remove the fuse key
and battery.
WARNING
The cutting blade continues to rotate for
a short period after the switch lever is
released (flywheel effect.)
RMA 370
WARNING
The rotating cutting blade may fling
foreign objects directly or by ricochet a
great distance. Keep bystanders,
especially children, and animals away
from the work area.
15 m (50 ft)
To reduce the risk of injury ensure that
bystanders are at least 50 feet (15 m)
away. To reduce the risk of damage to
property, also maintain this distance
from such objects as vehicles or
windows.
Switch off the motor immediately by
releasing the switch lever if you are
approached.
WARNING
Avoid contact with electrical cables or
wires – risk of electric shock.
Operate the machine at walking pace
only – never run.
Always switch off the motor by releasing
the switch lever before wheeling the
machine over surfaces other than grass,
to and from the grassed area, and when
you remove the grass box.
The machine must not be used for
transporting persons, particularly
children, or objects.
Do not attach objects to the handlebar.
WARNING
During cutting, check the tightness and
the condition of the cutting blade at
regular short intervals with the motor
and blade stopped and the fuse key and
battery removed. If the behavior of the
blade changes during use, switch off the
motor immediately, wait until the cutting
blade stops, remove the fuse key and
battery and check the screw securing
the blade for tightness and the blade for
cracks, wear and damage. Never
examine the cutting blade while the
motor is running. Never open the
ejection chute shield or remove the
grass box while the motor is running.
There is otherwise a risk of injury from
the rotating cutting blade.
If the machine should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the motor, remove the
fuse key and battery and check for the
cause immediately. Vibration is
generelly a warning of trouble.
WARNING
If the cutting blade becomes obstructed,
or if there is a blockage in the discharge
duct or in the area of the cutting blade,
always switch off the motor, remove the
fuse key and battery and make sure the
cutting blade has stopped before
cleaning.
In the event of contact with foreign
matter, check the cutting blade for signs
of damage. Do not operate your power
tool with a damaged or bent blade shaft
or motor shaft.
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