Stihl RMA 370 Instruction Manual page 12

English
WARNING
To reduce the risk of unintentional
rotation of the cutting blade and injury,
always switch off the motor and remove
fuse key and battery before replacing
the cutting blade. Always switch off the
motor by releasing the switch lever
before adjusting the cutting height.
WARNING
Do not rely on the tool's
insulation against elec-
tric shock. To reduce the
risk of electrocution,
never operate this power
tool in the vicinity of any
wires or cables (power,
etc.) which may be carry-
ing electric current.
Do not overload your machine during
operation to a point where the motor
slows down. If motor speed begins to
slow, select a higher cutting height or
reduce the feed rate.
Switching the machine on and off
frequently within a short period may
cause the motor to overheat.
If the motor is thermally overloaded
during operation, it is designed to cut out
automatically and must cool down
before it is restarted. Causes of
overload:
Mowing overlong grass or cutting
–
height set too low.
Feed rate too high from walking too
–
fast.
Dirty cooling air inlets (intake slots).
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Do not mow at temperatures below
41 °F (+5 °C).
Do not mow wet grass.
The drive motor is not
waterproof. Never work
with the lawn mower in
the rain or in wet or very
damp locations.
Do not leave the machine outdoors in
the rain.
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND
STORING
If you make a warranty claim for a
component which has not been serviced
or maintained properly or if
nonapproved replacement parts were
used, STIHL may deny coverage.
WARNING
Use only identical STIHL replacement
parts for maintenance and repair,
including the cutting blade. Use of non-
STIHL parts may cause serious or fatal
injury.
Strictly follow the maintenance and
repair instructions in the appropriate
section of your instruction manual.
Please also refer to the maintenance
chart in this manual.
Always remove the fuse
key and battery from the
lawn mower before carry-
ing out any repairs or
maintenance work, such
as replacing the cutting
blade. This avoids the
risk of the motor starting
unintentionally.
WARNING
Always switch off the motor, remove the
fuse key and battery and make sure that
the cutting blade is stopped before doing
any maintenance or repair work or
cleaning the power tool. Do not attempt
any maintenance or repair work not
described in your instruction manual.
Have such work performed by your
STIHL servicing dealer only.
Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws after
each use.
Regularly check the electrical contacts
and ensure that the insulation of the
power cord and plug of the charger is in
good condition and shows no sign of
aging.
Electrical components, e.g. power cord
of charger, may only be repaired or
replaced by a qualified electrician.
Clean plastic components with a cloth.
Do not use aggressive detergents. They
may damage the plastic.
Clean cooling air openings in motor
housing as necessary.
Do not spray the machine with water.
Do not clean your machine with a
pressure washer. The solid jet of water
may damage parts of the machine.
Keep the battery guides free from
foreign matter – clean as necessary.
Maintain or replace warning and
instruction labels as necessary.
Store the power tool in a dry, locked
location with the fuse key and battery
removed and out of reach of children.
RMA 370