Stihl RMA 2 RV Instruction Manual page 43

24 Safety Information for Lawn Mowers
WARNING
■ Read all the safety instructions, instructions,
illustrations and technical data provided with
the lawn mower. Failure to comply with the fol‐
lowing instructions may cause electrical shock,
fire and/or serious injury. Keep all safety
instructions and instructions for the future.
24.2 Training
a) Read the instruction manual carefully. Ensure
that you are familiar with the controls and the
correct use of the machine;
b) Never allow children or other persons who are
not familiar with the instructions for use to use
the lawn mower. Local regulations may specify
a minimum age for users;
c) Never mow in the vicinity of other persons,
particularly children or animals;
d) Be aware that the person operating the
machine or the user is responsible for acci‐
dents involving third parties or their property.
24.3 Preparatory Measures
a) Always wear sturdy shoes and long trousers
when operating the machine. Never operate
the machine barefoot or in lightweight sandals.
Avoid wearing loose clothing or clothing with
hanging cords or belts.
b) Inspect the area on which the machine is to be
used and remove any objects that could be
taken in and thrown up by the machine.
c) Before using the machine, always visually
inspect the cutting blade, the retaining pins
and the entire cutting unit for wear or damage.
To avoid imbalance, worn or damaged cutting
blades and retaining pins must be replaced in
pairs. Worn or damaged warning signs must
be replaced.
24.4 Handling
a) Only mow during the day or with good artificial
light.
b) If possible, avoid using the machine when the
grass is wet.
c) Always ensure good stability on slopes.
d) Operate the machine only at walking pace.
e) Only mow across and never up or down the
slope.
f) Be particularly careful when changing direction
on a slope.
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g) Do not mow on excessively steep slopes.
h) Be particularly careful when turning the lawn
mower around or pulling it towards you.
i) Stop the cutting blade(s) when the machine
needs to be tilted for transportation over surfa‐
ces other than grass and when moving the
lawn mower from and to the area to be mown.
j) Never use the lawn mower with damaged
safety devices or protective grilles or without
attached safety devices, e.g. deflectors and/or
grass-catching units.
k) Exercise care when starting or pressing the
starting switch and observe the manufacturer's
instructions. Ensure that you keep your feet far
enough away from the cutting blade(s).
l) The lawn mower must not be tilted when start‐
ing it, unless the lawn mower needs to be lif‐
ted during the process. In this case, only tilt it
as far as is absolutely necessary and only
raise the side facing away from the user.
m Do not start the motor when you are standing
in front of the discharge chute.
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n) Never put hands or feet on or underneath
rotating parts. Always keep away from the dis‐
charge opening.
o) Never lift or carry a lawn mower with the motor
running.
p) Stop the motor and pull out the starting key.
Ensure that all moving parts have come to a
complete stop:
– whenever you leave the lawn mower;
– before remedying blockages, including
those in the discharge chute;
– before checking, cleaning or working on the
lawn mower;
– after hitting a foreign object. Inspect the
lawn mower for damage and perform the
necessary repairs before re-starting and
using the lawn mower.
If the lawn mower begins to vibrate exces‐
sively, it must be checked immediately.
– Check for damage;
– make the necessary repairs to damaged
parts;
– ensure that all screws, pins and bolts are
tightly fastened.
24.5 Maintenance and Storage
a) Ensure that all nuts, pins and bolts are tightly
fastened and that the machine is in a safe
working condition.
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