Transport; Carrying And Securing The Lawn Mower; Transporting The Battery; Minimising Wear And Preventing Damage - Stihl RMA 2 RP Instruction Manual

● Store the battery in a dry locked place
that is generally free of dust in
electrically non-conductive packaging.
Ensure that batteries are protected from
unauthorised use (e.g. by children).
● Do not store spare batteries unused –
use batteries alternately.
● For optimum battery service life,
observe the permissible temperature
range ( 19.2) and store the battery at
a charge state between 20% and 40%
(2 LEDs illuminated green).
Storing the charger:
● Remove the battery and remove the
mains plug from the socket.
● Clean the charger.
● Store the charger separately from the
battery in a dry, locked and dust-free
room. Ensure that it is protected from
unauthorised use (e.g. by children).
Do not suspend the charger from the
electric cable.
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14. Transport

14.1 Carrying and securing the
lawn mower
Risk of injury!
Observe the safety instructions in
the section "For your safety" (
Remove the safety plug,
particularly before
performing any work on the lawn
mower ( 9.1).
Carry the machine only with the
help of a second person. Always
wear suitable safety clothing (safety
shoes, thick gloves).
Exercise special care when
transporting lithium ion batteries
( 4.3).
Lifting or carrying the machine
● A Handlebar installed: Hold the
machine at the front carrying handle (1)
and at the handlebar (2).
● B Handlebar folded down: Hold the
machine at the front carrying handle (1)
and at the lower handlebars (3).
Transporting the machine
Only transport the machine on all
four wheels, on a clean, level load floor.
● Secure the machine against slipping
using suitable fastening materials.
Fasten ropes or straps at the front
carrying handle (1) and at the lower
handlebars (3).

14.2 Transporting the battery

● Before transport, it must be ensured
that the battery is in good operating
condition. ( 4.3)
● Transport the battery either in the
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machine or in appropriate safe
packaging.
● Observe the instructions in the "For
your Safety – Transporting the battery".
4.).
( 4.7)
The battery is subject to the requirements
for transporting hazardous goods. The
battery is classed as a UN 3480 (lithium-
ion battery) and has been tested in
accordance with the UN Manual of Tests
and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3.
Please refer to www.stihl.com/safety-data-
sheets for transport instructions.
15. Minimising wear and
preventing damage
Important information on maintenance
and care of the product group
Lawn mower, manually operated and
battery-powered (STIHL RMA)
STIHL assumes no liability for material or
personal damage caused by the non-
observance of information contained in the
operating instructions, in particular with
regard to safety, operation and
maintenance, or which arise through the
use of unauthorised attachment or spare
parts.
Please always observe the following
important information for the prevention of
damage or excessive wear to your STIHL
machine:
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