Stihl RMA 370 Instruction Manual page 6

English
WARNING
Use your lawn mower only for mowing
grass. Do not use it for other purposes,
since misuse may result in personal
injury or property damage, including
damage to the machine.
WARNING
Minors should never be allowed to use
this power tool. Bystanders, especially
children, and animals should not be
allowed in the area where it is in use.
Tragic accidents can occur if the
operator is not alert to the presence of
children. Children are often attracted to
the machine and it mowing activities.
Never assume that children will remain
where you last saw them. Keep children
under the watchful eye of a responsible
adult other than the operator. Use extra
care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees or other objects that may
block your view of a child!
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders
and damage to property, never let your
lawn mower run unattended. When it is
not in use (e.g. during a work break),
shut it off and make sure that
unauthorized persons do not use it. To
do this, remove fuse key and battery
from the power tool.
Most of these safety precautions and
warnings apply to the use of all STIHL
lawn mowers. Different models may
have different parts and controls. See
the appropriate section of your
instruction manual for a description of
the controls and the function of the parts
of your model.
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Always remove fuse key and battery
before inspecting, cleaning,
transporting, storing or carrying out any
work on the power tool. This avoids the
risk of the motor starting unintentionally.
Use only original STIHL replacement
parts, including the cutting blade. They
are specifically designed to match your
model and meet your performance
requirements. Use of non-STIHL parts
may cause serious or fatal injury.
Safe use of a lawn mower involves
1. the operator
2. the power tool
3. the use of the power tool.
THE OPERATOR
Physical Condition
You must be in good physical condition
and mental health and not under the
influence of any substance (drugs,
alcohol, etc.) which might impair vision,
dexterity or judgment. Do not operate
this machine when you are fatigued.
WARNING
Be alert – if you get tired, take a break.
Tiredness may result in loss of control.
Working with any power tool can be
strenuous. If you have any condition that
might be aggravated by strenuous work,
check with your doctor before operating
this machine.
Proper Clothing
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, the operator
should wear proper protective apparel.
The housing of your lawn mower will not
protect the operator from all foreign
objects (gravel, glass, wire, etc.) thrown
back by the rotating cutting blade.
Thrown objects may also ricochet and
strike the operator.
To reduce the risk of
injury to your eyes never
operate your lawn mower
unless wearing goggles
or properly fitted protec-
tive glasses with
adequate top and side
protection complying with
ANSI Z 87.1 (or your
applicable national
standard.)
Clothing must be sturdy
but allow complete free-
dom of movement. Wear
long pants to help pro-
tect your legs. Do not
wear shorts.
Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarfs,
neckties, jewelry, flared or cuffed pants,
unconfined long hair or anything that
could become caught in scrub or moving
parts of the unit. Secure hair so it is
above shoulder level.
Good footing is very
important. Wear sturdy
shoes with nonslip soles.
Never wear sandals, flip-
flops or go barefoot.
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