Safety Information For Lawn Mowers; Introduction - Stihl RMA 248 Instruction Manual

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ardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Regulations 2012 and has been
developed and manufactured in accordance with
the versions of the following standards valid on
the date of manufacture: EN 60335-1,
EN 60335‑2-77, EN 55014-1 and EN 55014-2.
Approved body involved:
TUV Rheinland UK Ltd
1011 Stratford Road
Solihull, B90 4BN
The measured and guaranteed sound power lev‐
els were determined in accordance with the UK
regulation Noise Emission in the Environment by
Equipment for Use Outdoors Regulations 2001,
Schedule 11.
– Measured sound power level: 95.8 dB(A)
– Guaranteed sound power level: 96 dB(A)
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Tirol GmbH.
The year of manufacture and machine number
are indicated on the lawn mower.
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STIHL Tirol GmbH
p.p.
Matthias Fleischer, Head of Research and
Development Division
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Sven Zimmermann, Head of Quality Division
25 Safety Information for
Lawn Mowers
25.1

Introduction

This chapter describes the general safety
instructions preformulated in the standard EN
60335-2-77, Annex EE, for electrically operated
lawn mowers.
WARNING
■ Read all the safety instructions, instructions,
illustrations and technical data provided with
the lawn mower. Failure to comply with the fol‐
lowing instructions may cause electrical shock,
fire and/or serious injury. Keep all safety
instructions and instructions for the future.
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25 Safety Information for Lawn Mowers

25.2 Training
a) Read the instruction manual carefully. Ensure
that you are familiar with the controls and the
correct use of the machine;
b) Never allow children or other persons who are
not familiar with the instructions for use to use
the lawn mower. Local regulations may specify
a minimum age for users;
c) Never mow in the vicinity of other persons,
particularly children or animals;
d) Be aware that the person operating the
machine or the user is responsible for acci‐
dents involving third parties or their property.
25.3 Preparatory Measures
a) Always wear sturdy shoes and long trousers
when operating the machine. Never operate
the machine barefoot or in lightweight sandals.
Avoid wearing loose clothing or clothing with
hanging cords or belts.
b) Inspect the area on which the machine is to be
used and remove any objects that could be
taken in and thrown up by the machine.
c) Before using the machine, always visually
inspect the cutting blade, the retaining pins
and the entire cutting unit for wear or damage.
To avoid imbalance, worn or damaged cutting
blades and retaining pins must be replaced in
pairs. Worn or damaged warning signs must
be replaced.
25.4 Handling
a) Only mow during the day or with good artificial
light.
b) If possible, avoid using the machine when the
grass is wet.
c) Always ensure good stability on slopes.
d) Operate the machine only at walking pace.
e) Only mow across and never up or down the
slope.
f) Be particularly careful when changing direction
on a slope.
g) Do not mow on excessively steep slopes.
h) Be particularly careful when turning the lawn
mower around or pulling it towards you.
i) Stop the cutting blade(s) when the machine
needs to be tilted for transportation over surfa‐
ces other than grass and when moving the
lawn mower from and to the area to be mown.
j) Never use the lawn mower with damaged
safety devices or protective grilles or without
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