Stihl RMA 443 Instruction Manual page 48

Place the machine on an even surface
before switching it on.
The machine must not be tilted before it is
switched on or during switching-on.
Do not switch on the motor if the discharge
chute is not covered by the discharge flap
or the grass catcher box.
Avoid switching the machine on repeatedly
within a short period of time; in particular
avoid "playing" with the ON button. Risk of
motor overheating.
Working on slopes:
Always work across and back on slopes,
never up and down.
If the user loses control when mowing up
and down, there is a risk of being run over
by the machine.
Be particularly careful when changing
direction on a slope.
Always ensure good stability on slopes
and avoid mowing on excessively steep
slopes.
For safety reasons, the machine must not
be used on slopes with an inclination of
more than 25° (46.6%). Risk of injury!
A slope inclination of 25° corresponds to a
vertical height increase of 46.6 cm for a
100 cm horizontal distance.
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Working:
Caution – risk of injury!
Never put hands or feet on or
underneath rotating parts.
Never touch the rotating blade.
Always keep away from the discharge
opening. Always observe the safety
distance provided by the handlebar.
Do not try to examine the blade
while the machine is operating.
Never open the discharge flap
and/or remove the grass catcher box when
the mowing blade is running. Rotating
blades can cause injury.
Only operate the machine at walking
speed – never run when working with the
machine. Working quickly with the
machine increases the risk of injury due to
stumbling, slipping, etc.
Be particularly careful when turning the
machine around or pulling it towards you.
Risk of stumbling!
Use the machine with great care when
working near slopes, terraces, ditches and
embankments. In particular, ensure that
you maintain sufficient distance to such
danger areas.
Objects hidden in the turf (lawn sprinkler
systems, posts, water valves, foundations,
electrical wires, etc.) must be avoided.
Never run over any such foreign objects.
If the cutting tool or the machine hits an
obstacle or a foreign object, the motor
must be switched off, the safety plug
disconnected and an inspection performed
by a specialist.
Beware of the cutting tool
running on for several seconds
before coming to a standstill.
Switch off the motor,
– if tilting of the machine is necessary
when transporting over surfaces other
than grass,
– when pushing the machine to and from
mowing areas,
– before removing the grass catcher box,
– before adjusting the cutting height.
Switch off the motor, disconnect
the safety plug and ensure that
the cutting tool has come to a complete
standstill
– before removing the battery;
– before leaving the machine unattended;
– before transporting, lifting, or carrying
the machine;
– before remedying blockages, including
those in the discharge chute;
– before you check, clean or carry out
work on the machine (e.g. folding down
or adjusting the handlebar);
– if the cutting tool has hit a foreign object.
The cutting tool needs to be checked for
possible damage. The machine must
not be operated with a damaged or bent
blade shaft or motor shaft. Risk of
injury through defective parts!
– if the machine begins to vibrate
excessively. In this case, the complete
machine, in particular the cutting tool,
must be checked for possible damage
and loose parts. Damaged parts must
be replaced prior to further use, loose
parts must be fastened/tightened.
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