Stihl RMA 510 Instruction Manual page 10

English
WARNING
Folding or unfolding the handle
improperly can damage the mower's
cable controls and affect the proper
function of the on/off mechanism. To
reduce the risk of damage, do not pinch
or crimp the cables when folding the
unit. Inspect the cables after unfolding
the mower and before inserting the
battery to ensure that the cables have
not been damaged in any way.
WARNING
Never operate your lawn mower if it is
damaged, improperly adjusted or
maintained, or not completely and
securely assembled.
Keep the handles of the mower clean
and dry at all times; it is particularly
important to keep them free of moisture,
pitch, oil, grease or resin in order for you
to maintain a firm grip and properly
control your lawn mower.
WARNING
The cutting blade must be properly
tightened and in good operating
condition. Remove the battery and fuse
key and inspect the condition and
tightness of the cutting blade before
starting work and at regular intervals.
Replace a damaged cutting blade
before using the mower.
Do not use your lawn mower if safety
devices are damaged, the coast down
brake does not operate or safety devices
are not properly mounted and in working
order.
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Inspect the grass bag frequently and
replace with an authorized replacement
if there are signs of wear or
deterioration. Never use your mower
with a damaged grass bag.
Check contacts in the battery
compartment for foreign matter. Keep
the compartment clean.
Insert the battery correctly.
Operate the mower only with the battery
compartment closed.
WARNING
Inspect the work area
before you start the lawn
mower: to reduce the risk
of injury, clear the work
area of stones, glass,
pieces of metal, trash and
other objects that could
be thrown by the cutting
blade.
WARNING
If a rotating metal blade strikes a rock or
other hard object, sparks may be
created, which can ignite flammable
materials under certain circumstances.
Flammable materials can include dry
vegetation and brush, particularly when
weather conditions are hot and dry.
When there is a risk of fire or wildfire, do
not use metal blades around flammable
materials or around dry vegetation or
brush. Contact your local fire authorities
or the U.S. Forest Service if you have
any question about whether vegetation
and weather conditions are suitable for
the use of a metal blade.
WARNING
Your lawn mower is a one-person
machine. Do not allow other persons in
the general work area, even when
starting.
During Operation
Holding and Controlling the Lawn
Mower
Always hold the unit firmly with both
hands on the handle and switch lever
while you are working. Wrap your fingers
and thumbs around the handle and
switch lever when cutting.
Never attempt to operate your lawn
mower with one hand. Loss of control
may result in serious or fatal injury.
RMA 510