Stihl RMA 370 Instruction Manual page 7

Keep hands and feet well
clear of rotating parts and
do not touch the rotating
cutting attachment. To
reduce the risk of injury,
always maintain the dis -
tance 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 grassbox
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 power tool outdoors in
the rain.
Take special care in slippery conditions
on slopes and uneven ground.
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.
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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.
To reduce the risk of accidents, take a
break in good time to avoid tiredness or
exhaustion.
Be particularly alert and cautious when
wearing hearing protection because
your ability to hear warnings (shouts,
alarms, etc.) is restricted.
The dust that occurs during operation
may be harmful to health. If dust levels
are very high, wear a suitable respirator.
Avoid contact with electrical cables or
wires – risk of electric shock.
If your power tool is subjected to
unusually high loads for which it was not
designed (e.g. heavy impact or a fall),
always check that it is in good condition
before continuing work – see also
"Before Starting Work". Make sure the
safety devices are working properly. Do
not continue operating your power tool if
it is damaged. In case of doubt, consult
your servicing dealer.
Check the cutting attachment at regular
short intervals during operation or
immediately if there is a noticeable
change in cutting behavior:
Switch off the machine, allow
–
cutting blade to come to a complete
standstill, remove the fuse key and
the battery.
Check condition and tightness, look
–
for cracks.
In the event of contact with foreign
matter, check the cutting blade for signs
of damage. Do not operate your power
tool with a damaged or bent blade shaft
or motor shaft.
If the cutting blade becomes obstructed,
or if there is a blockages in the ejection
chute or in the area of the cutting blade,
immediately switch off the motor, allow
the cutting attachment to come to a
complete standstill, remove the fuse key
and the battery. Rectify the cause of the
problem.
Do not overload your machine during
operation to a point where the motor
slows down. If motor speed begins to
slow, select a higher cutting height or
reduce the feed rate.
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