Working - Stihl RLE 240 Instruction Manual

4 Safety Precautions
￭ A damaged or unsuitable extension cable may result in an
electric shock. This may result in serous or fatal injury to
people.
► Use an extension cable with the correct cable cross
section, @ 19.3.
► Use a splash-proof extension cable approved for
outdoor use.
WARNING
￭ An incorrect mains voltage or an incorrect mains
frequency while working may lead to overvoltage in the
lawn scarifier. This may result in damage to the lawn
scarifier.
► Ensure that the mains voltage and the mains frequency
of the power supply correspond to the information
contained in the rating plate on the lawn scarifier.
￭ If several electrical appliances are connected to a multi-
socket, electrical components can become overloaded
while working. The electrical components may heat up
and cause a fire. This may result in serious or fatal injury
to people and damage to property.
► Only connect one lawn scarifier to a socket.
► Do not connect a lawn scarifier to multiple sockets.
￭ An incorrectly routed extension cable may be damaged
and people may trip over it. This may result in injury to
people and damage to the extension cable.
► Route the extension cable so that it cannot touch the
lawn scarifier.
► Route and mark the extension cable so that people
cannot trip over it.
► Route the extension cable so that it is not stretched or
tangled.
► Route the extension cable so that it does not become
damaged, kinked or crushed or chafe.
► Protect the extension cable from heat, oil and
chemicals.
► Route the extension cable on dry ground.
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￭ The extension cable warms up while working. If the heat
cannot dissipate, it may cause a fire.
► If using a cable reel: uncoil the cable reel fully.
4.8

Working

WARNING
￭ In certain situations, the user may no longer be able to
concentrate on their work. This may result in the user
stumbling, falling and becoming seriously injured.
► Work calmly and carefully.
► If the light and visibility conditions are poor: do not use
the lawn scarifier.
► Operate the lawn scarifier alone.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Do not tilt the lawn scarifier.
► Work standing on the ground and maintain balance.
► If signs of fatigue occur: take a break.
► If scarifying or combing on a slope: scarify or comb
across the slope.
► Do not scarify or comb on steep slopes.
￭ The turning roller may cut the user. This may result in
serious injury to the user.
► Do not touch a turning roller.
￭ If the roller is blocked by an object: switch the lawn
scarifier off and detach the extension cable connector
from the mains plug of the lawn scarifier. Only then
remove the object.
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