Machine Overview; For Your Safety; General - Stihl RMA 2 RT Instruction Manual

Chargers with European plugs are shown
in the illustrations. Chargers with other
types of plug are connected to the mains in
a similar way.

3. Machine overview

1 Motorstop lever
2 Self-propulsion lever
3 Handlebar
4 ON button
5 Cable clip
6 Quick-clamping devices
7 Cable guide
8 Rear wheel
9 Front wheel
10 Rear cutting height adjustment
11 Front cutting height adjustment
12 Housing
13 Front carrying handle
14 Motor unit/battery
15 Battery compartment cover
16 Eco mode switch
17 Safety plug
18 Rating plate with machine number
19 Battery
20 Charger
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4. For your safety

4.1 General

These safety regulations must
be observed when working with
the machine.
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Read the entire instruction
manual before using the
machine for the first time. Keep
the instruction manual in a safe
place for future reference.
These safety precautions are essential for
your safety, however the list is not
exhaustive. Always use the machine in a
reasonable and responsible manner and
be aware that the user is responsible for
accidents involving third parties or their
property.
Make sure that you are familiar with the
controls and use of the machine.
The machine must only be used by
persons who have read the instruction
manual and are familiar with operation of
the machine. The user should seek expert
and practical instruction prior to initial
operation. The user must receive
instruction on safe use of the machine
from the vendor or another expert.
During this instruction, the user should be
made aware that the utmost care and
concentration are required for working with
the machine.
Residual risks persist even if you operate
this machine according to the instructions.
Risk of death from suffocation!
Packaging material is not a toy -
danger of suffocation! Keep
packaging material away from
children.
Only give or lend the machine, including
any accessories, to persons who are
familiar with this model and how to operate
it. The instruction manual forms part of the
machine and must always be provided to
persons borrowing it.
Children, persons with impaired physical,
sensory or mental faculties or those
lacking the appropriate experience, or
persons who are not familiar with the
instructions, must never be allowed to use
the machine.
Never allow children under the age of 16 to
use the machine. Local regulations may
specify a minimum age for users.
The machine must only be operated by
persons who are well rested and in good
physical and mental condition. If your
health is impaired, you should consult your
doctor to determine whether working with
the machine is possible. The machine
should not be operated after the
consumption of alcohol, drugs or
medications which impair reactions.
The machine is intended for private use.
Caution – risk of accident!
The machine is only intended for mowing
lawns. Its use for other purposes is not
permitted and may be dangerous or result
in damage to the machine.
Due to the physical danger to the user, the
machine must not be used for the following
applications (incomplete list):
– Trimming bushes, hedges and shrubs
– Cutting creepers
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