Transporting; Storing - Stihl RLE 240 Instruction Manual

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￭ If the lawn scarifier changes or starts to behave differently
when working, it may not be in safe condition. This may
result in serious injury to people and damage to property.
► Finish working, switch the lawn scarifier off, detach the
extension cable connector from the mains plug of the
lawn scarifier and consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
￭ The lawn scarifier may cause vibrations when working.
► Wear gloves.
► Take breaks.
► If signs of a circulatory disturbance occur: consult a
doctor.
￭ If the roller hits a foreign object when working, the roller or
parts of it may be thrown up at high velocity. This may
result in injury to people and damage to property.
► Remove foreign objects from the work area.
► Mark and bypass obstacles (e.g. roots, tree trunks).
￭ When the control bar is released, the roller continues to
turn for a short time. This may result in serious injury to
people.
► Wait until the roller is no longer turning.
￭ Sparks can be produced if the turning roller hits a hard
object. Sparks may cause fires in highly flammable
environments. This may result in serious or fatal injury to
people and damage to property.
► Do not work in a highly flammable environment.
DANGER
￭ If working near live wires, the roller may come into contact
with live wires and damage them. This may result in
serious or fatal injury to the user.
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► Do not work near live wires.
► Route the extension cable so that it is easily
visible and always behind the lawn scarifier.
￭ The user may be struck by lighting if working during a
thunderstorm. This may result in serious or fatal injury to
the user.
► Do not work during thunderstorms.
4.9

Transporting

WARNING
￭ The lawn scarifier may tip over or move during transport.
This may result in injury to people and damage to
property.
► Switch the lawn scarifier off and detach the extension
cable connector from the mains plug of the lawn
scarifier.
► Wait until the roller is no longer turning.
► Place the lawn scarifier on a level surface.
► Set the transport position.
► Carry the lawn scarifier over obstacles (e.g. steps,
kerbs).
► Secure the lawn scarifier with lashing straps, belts or a
net so that it cannot tip over and move.

4.10 Storing

WARNING
￭ Children cannot recognise or evaluate the dangers posed
by the lawn scarifier. There is a risk of serious injury to
children.
► Unplug the mains plug of the extension cable from the
socket.
► Detach the extension cable connector from the mains
plug of the lawn scarifier.
► Keep the lawn scarifier out of reach of children.
4 Safety Precautions
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