Transporting; Storing - Stihl RMA 248.3 T Instruction Manual

14 Transporting

14 Transporting
14.1 Transporting the Lawn Mower
► If the lawn mower is moved to and from the
area to be mowed:
► Switch the lawn mower off.
The blade must not be turning.
► Remove the battery.
► If the lawn mower must be tilted for transport
over areas other than grass:
► Switch the lawn mower off.
The blade must not be turning.
► Remove the battery.
Pushing the lawn mower
► Push the lawn mower forwards slowly and in a
controlled manner.
Carrying the lawn mower
► Switch the lawn mower off.
► Remove the battery.
► Wear protective gloves.
► Detach the grass catcher box.
► Detach the extension.
► If the lawn mower is being carried with the
handlebar unfolded:
► One person holds the lawn mower by trans‐
port handle (1) using both hands and
another person holds handlebar (2) using
both hands.
► The lawn mower must be lifted and carried
by two people.
► If the lawn mower is being carried with the
handlebar folded:
► Fold the handlebar,
► One person holds the lawn mower by trans‐
port handle (1) using both hands and
another person holds handle (3) using both
hands.
► The lawn mower must be lifted and carried
by two people.
Transporting the lawn mower in a vehicle
► Secure the lawn mower upright so it does not
tip over and cannot move.
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14.2 Transporting the Battery
► Switch the lawn mower off and remove the
battery.
► Make sure that the battery is in safe condition.
► Pack the battery in such a way that it cannot
move in the packaging.
► Secure the packaging so it cannot move.
The battery is subject to the requirements for
transporting hazardous goods. The battery is
classed as a UN 3480 (lithium-ion battery) and
has been tested in accordance with the UN Man‐
ual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection
38.3.
Please refer to www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets
for transport instructions.
14.3 Transporting the Charger
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► Remove the battery.
► Wind up the connecting cable and attach it to
the charger.
► Transporting the charger in a vehicle: Secure
the charger with lashing straps, belts or a net
to prevent it turning over and moving.

15 Storing

15.1 Storing the Lawn Mower
► Switch the lawn mower off and remove the
battery.
► Allow the lawn mower to cool down.
► Empty the grass catcher box.
► Store the lawn mower in accordance with the
following conditions:
– The lawn mower is out of reach of children.
– The lawn mower is clean and dry.
– The lawn mower cannot tip over.
– The lawn mower cannot roll away.
15.2 Storage Position
The lawn mower can be folded for space-saving
storage.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Detach the grass catcher box.
► Set the cutting height to the highest setting.
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