Stihl RMA 510 Instruction Manual page 7

To reduce the risk of accidents, do not
operate your power tool if it is not
properly assembled and in good
condition.
Switching On
Start the machine on a flat surface. Do
not tilt the machine when you switch on
the motor.
Do not switch on the machine in high
grass or with the cutting height set to the
lowest level.
Operate the machine only with the cover
closed.
During Operation
Make sure you always have good
balance and secure footing.
In case of imminent danger or in an
emergency, switch off the power tool
immediately, remove the fuse key and
the battery.
15 m (50 ft)
To reduce the risk of injury from thrown
objects, do not allow any other persons
within 15 meters of your own position.
To reduce the risk of damage to
property, also maintain this distance
from other objects (vehicles, windows).
RMA 510
Keep hands and feet well
clear of rotating parts and
do not touch the rotating
cutting blade. To reduce
the risk of injury, always
maintain the distance
from the ejection chute
that is defined by the
handlebar.
Do not touch the cutting
blade while the motor is
running. Never open the
ejection chute shield or
remove the grass box
while the motor is run-
ning. There is otherwise a
risk of injury from the
rotating cutting blade.
Do not mow at outside temperatures
below +5°C.
Protect from rain – do not
immerse in fluids.
Do not leave the machine outdoors in
the rain.
Take special care in slippery conditions
on slopes and uneven ground.
Do not operate your machine in the rain,
during thunderstorms or when there is a
risk of lightning strikes.
Never remove or bridge the switchgear
or safety devices installed in the
machine. Do not fix the switch lever in
position (e.g. by tying it).
Never operate your machine with the
handle folded down.
Do not switch on the machine if the
discharge chute is not covered by the
discharge flap or the grass box. Do not
leave the discharge chute open.
Do not mow extremely steep slopes. To
reduce the risk of injury, do not operate
your machine on slopes with a gradient
of more than 25°.
Mow parallel to the slope, never up or
down. Take particular care when
changing direction on slopes.
Inspect the work area:
Stones, pieces of metal
or other solid objects can
be thrown and cause per-
sonal injury or damage
the cutting blade and
property (e.g. parked
vehicles, windows).
If a rotating metal cutting attachment
makes contact with a rock or other solid
object there is a risk of sparking which
may cause easily combustible material
to catch fire under certain
circumstances. Dry plants and scrub are
also easily combustible, especially in hot
and dry weather conditions. If there is a
risk of fire, do not use metal cutting
attachments near combustible
materials, dry plants or scrub. Always
contact your local forest authority for
information on a possible fire risk.
Watch out for obstacles: Tree stumps,
roots, especially when moving
backwards and pulling the machine –
risk of stumbling.
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight
conditions and only when visibility is
good. Stay alert so as not to endanger
others.
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