Stihl RLA 240 Instruction Manual page 27

4 Safety Precautions
WARNING
■ If not in safe condition, components may no
longer operate correctly and safety devices
may be disabled. This may result in serous or
fatal injury to people.
► Do not use a damaged lawn scarifier.
► If the lawn scarifier is dirty: clean the lawn
scarifier.
► If the lawn scarifier is wet: dry the lawn
scarifier.
► Do not modify the lawn scarifier.
► If the controls are not working: do not use
the lawn scarifier.
► If material removed from the lawn is to be
collected in the grass catcher box: attach
the grass catcher box as described in this
instruction manual.
► Attach genuine STIHL accessories for this
lawn scarifier.
► Attach the roller as described in this instruc‐
tion manual.
► Attach accessories as described in this
instruction manual or in the instruction man‐
ual for the accessories.
► Do not insert objects into the apertures in
the lawn scarifier.
► Never connect the key receptacle terminals
to metallic objects and cause a short circuit.
► Replace worn or damaged warning signs.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL spe‐
cialist dealer.
4.6.2 Rollers
The scarifying roller and the combing roller are in
safe condition when the following conditions are
met:
– The shaft, blades, spring-tines and attach‐
ments are not damaged.
– The shaft, blades and spring-tines are not
deformed.
– The roller is correctly attached.
– The blades and spring-tines are burr-free.
– The minimum length of the blades is not fallen
below, 21.2.
WARNING
■ In unsafe condition, parts of the blade and
spring-tine may come loose and be expel‐
led.This may result in serious injury to people.
► Use undamaged blades, spring-tines and
attachments.
► If the minimum length of the blades is fallen
below:replace the scarifying roller.
► If anything is unclear:consult a STIHL spe‐
cialist dealer.
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4.6.3 Battery
The battery is in safe condition when the follow‐
ing conditions are met:
– The battery is not damaged.
– The battery is clean and dry.
– The battery is working and has not been modi‐
fied.
WARNING
■ The battery cannot function safely if it is not in
safe condition. There is a risk of serious injury
to persons.
► Use an undamaged and functioning battery.
► Do not charge a damaged or defective bat‐
tery.
► If the battery is dirty or wet: clean the bat‐
tery and allow it to dry.
► Do not modify the battery.
► Do not insert objects into the apertures in
the battery.
► Never connect the battery terminals to met‐
allic objects and cause a short circuit.
► Do not open the battery.
► Replace worn or damaged warning signs.
■ Fluid may leak from a damaged battery. If the
fluid contacts the skin or eyes, this may cause
irritation.
► Avoid contact with the fluid.
► In the event of contact with the skin: wash
the affected areas with plenty of soap and
water.
► In the event of contact with the eyes: rinse
the eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes and seek medical attention.
■ A damaged or defective battery may emit an
unusual odour, smoke or catch fire. This may
result in serious or fatal injury to people and
damage to property.
► If the battery emits an unusual odour or
smoke: do not use the battery and keep it
away from flammable materials.
► If the battery catches fire: try to extinguish
the battery using a fire extinguisher or
water.
4.7 Working
WARNING
■ In certain situations, the user may no longer
be able to concentrate on their work.This may
result in the user stumbling, falling and becom‐
ing seriously injured.
► Work calmly and carefully.
► If the light and visibility conditions are
poor:do not use the lawn scarifier.
► Operate the lawn scarifier alone.
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