Stihl RL-MM Instruction Manual page 7

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Starting the Engine
Place the unit on firm ground in an open
area. Make sure you have good balance
and secure footing. Hold the unit
securely. To reduce the risk of damage,
be sure that the blades are clear of the
ground and all other obstructions.
Your power tool is a one-person unit. To
reduce the risk of injury, do not allow
other persons within a radius of 5 meters
of your own position – even when
starting.
Risk of injury from
contact with rotating
blades. The blades begin
to rotate as soon as the
engine is started in the
"Start" position. Always
stand to one side of the machine when
starting – never in front of the blades.
Check engine idle speed setting. The
blades must not rotate when the engine
is idling with the throttle trigger released.
See also chapter on "Starting the
Engine" in the MultiEngine instruction
manual.
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Holding and Controlling the
Power Tool
Always hold the unit firmly with both
hands on the handles.
For safe control wrap your fingers and
thumbs tightly around the control handle
and left handle.
Hold the control handle with your right
hand and left handle with your left hand.
During Operation
Note that the blades continue to rotate
for a short period after you let go of the
throttle trigger (flywheel effect).
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight
conditions and only when visibility is
good. Stay alert at all times so as not to
endanger others.
Make sure you have good balance and
secure footing at all times, taking special
care in slippery conditions:
– damp
– on slopes, uneven ground etc.
Operate the aerator only at a normal
walking pace.
Be extremely cautious when pulling the
aerator towards you because of the risk
of injury from contact with the rotating
blades.
To reduce the risk of accidents and
injury, clear obstacles and objects from
the work area.
Do not operate using the starting throttle
lock as you do not have control of the
engine speed.
To reduce the risk of injury from contact
with the blades, never operate a aerator
without a properly mounted deflector.
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