Maintenance And Storage - Stihl RLA 240 Instruction Manual

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n) Never put hands or feet on or underneath rotating
parts.Always keep away from the discharge opening.
o) Stop the motor and pull out the starting key. Ensure that
all moving parts have come to a complete stop:
– whenever you leave the machine;
– before removing blockages, including those in the
discharge chute;
– before checking, cleaning or working on the machine;
– after coming into contact with a foreign object.Inspect
the machine for damage and perform the necessary
repairs before re-starting and using it.
If the machine begins to vibrate excessively, it must be
checked immediately,
– check for damage;
– make the necessary repairs to damaged parts;
– check for loose parts and tighten them firmly.

25.5 Maintenance and Storage

a) Ensure that all nuts, pins and bolts are tightly fastened and
that the machine is in a safe working condition.
b) Check the grass collection unit regularly for wear or loss
of functionality.
c) In the interests of safety, replace all worn or damaged
parts.
d) Be aware that on machines with more than one tine
attachment, the movement of one tine attachment can
cause the other tine attachments to turn.
e) Ensure when adjusting the machine that your fingers do
not become pinched between moving tine attachments
and stationary parts of the machine.
f) Allow the motor to cool down before storing the machine
for extended periods.
g) Note when maintaining the tine attachments that they can
be moved even if the drive is switched off.
h) In the interests of safety, replace all worn or damaged
parts.Only use genuine spare parts and accessories.
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25 Safety Information for Lawn Scarifiers
i) If the machine is stopped for maintenance, inspection or
storage, or to replace an accessory part, the drive must be
switched off, the activation key must be pulled out and it
must be ensured that all moving parts have come to a
complete stop.Allow the machine to cool down before
conducting inspections, making settings, etc.Handle the
machine with care and keep it clean.
j) Store the machine out of reach of children.
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