Stihl RMA 253 Instruction Manual page 28

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result in injury to people and damage to prop‐
erty.
► Only let go of the lawn mower if it is on a
level surface and cannot roll away by itself.
■ If objects are attached to the handlebar, the
additional weight may cause the lawn mower
to tip over. This may result in injury to people
and damage to property.
► Do not attach objects to the handlebar.
DANGER
■ If working near live wires, the blade may come
into contact with the live wires and damage
them. This may result in serious or fatal injury
to the user.
► Do not work near live wires.
■ The user may be struck by lighting if working
during a thunderstorm. This may result in seri‐
ous or fatal injury to the user.
► Do not work during thunderstorms.
4.8 Transporting
4.8.1 Lawn Mower
WARNING
■ The lawn mower may tip over or move during
transport. This may result in injury to people
and damage to property.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
► Secure the lawn mower with lashing straps,
belts or a net so it cannot tip over and
move.
4.8.2 Battery
WARNING
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if
it is exposed to certain ambient conditions and
damage to property may occur.
► Never transport a damaged battery.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packag‐
ing.
■ The battery may turn over or shift during trans‐
port. This may result in personal injuries and
damage to property.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move.
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► Secure the packaging so that it cannot
move.
4.9 Storing
4.9.1 Lawn Mower
WARNING
■ Children cannot recognise or evaluate the
dangers posed by the lawn mower. There is a
risk of serious injury to children.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
► Keep the lawn mower out of reach of chil‐
dren.
■ Moisture may cause corrosion to the electric
contacts on the lawn mower and metal compo‐
nents. This may result in damage to the lawn
mower.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
► Keep the lawn mower clean and dry.
■ If the activation key and battery are inserted
during storage, the blade may unintentionally
be activated. This may result in serious injury
to people and damage to property.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
4.9.2 Battery
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of the battery and can be seri‐
ously injured.
► Store the battery out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if
it is exposed to certain ambient conditions.
4 Safety Precautions
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