Stihl RMA 765.0 V Instruction Manual page 6

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► Do not use a damaged lawn mower.
► If the lawn mower is dirty: clean the lawn
mower.
► Do not modify the lawn mower.
► If the controls are not working: do not use
the lawn mower.
► If mowing and the mown grass is to be col‐
lected in the grass catcher box: attach the
grass catcher box as described in this
instruction manual.
► Attach genuine STIHL accessories for this
lawn mower.
► Attach the blade as described in this
instruction 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 mower.
► 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 Blades
The blades are in safe condition when the follow‐
ing conditions are met:
– The blades and attachments are not dam‐
aged.
– The blades are not deformed.
– The blades are correctly attached.
– The blades are at a 90° angle to each other,
11.3.
– The blades are correctly sharpened.
– The blades are burr-free.
– The blades are correctly balanced.
– The minimum thickness and minimum width of
the blades are not fallen below,
– The sharpening angle is observed,
WARNING
■ In unsafe condition, blade parts may come
loose and be expelled. This may result in seri‐
ous injury to people.
► Use undamaged blades and attachments.
► Attach the blades correctly.
► Sharpen the blades correctly.
► If the minimum thickness or minimum width
are fallen below: replace the blades.
► Have the blades balanced by a STIHL spe‐
cialist dealer.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL spe‐
cialist dealer.
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4.7
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 mower.
► Operate the lawn mower alone.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Do not tilt the lawn mower.
► Work standing on the ground and maintain
balance.
► If signs of fatigue occur: take a break.
► If mowing on a slope: mow across the
slope.
► Do not mow on steep slopes.
■ The turning blades may cut the user. This may
result in serious injury to the user.
■ If working without self-propulsion when mow‐
ing, self-propulsion may unintentionally be
engaged and the lawn mower may start mov‐
ing. This may result in serious injury to people
and damage to property.
► Only press the control bar for self-propul‐
sion if self-propulsion is to be engaged.
■ If the lawn mower changes or starts to behave
differently when working, it may not be in safe
condition. This may result in serious injury to
people and damage to property.
► Stop working, pull out the activation key,
20.2.
remove the battery and consult a STIHL
20.2.
specialist dealer.
■ The lawn mower may cause vibrations when
working.
► Wear gloves.
► Take breaks.
► If signs of a circulatory disturbance occur:
consult a doctor.
■ If the blades hit a foreign object when working,
the foreign object or parts of it may be dam‐
aged or thrown up at high velocity. This may
result in injury to people and damage to prop‐
erty.
► Remove foreign objects from the work area.
■ When the control bar for mowing is released,
the blades continue to turn for a short time.
This may result in serious injury to people.
4 Safety Precautions
Working
► Do not touch turning blades.
► If the blades are blocked by an
object: switch the lawn mower off,
pull out the activation key and
remove the battery. Only then
remove the object.
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