Stihl RL-MM Instruction Manual page 4

English
As soon as the engine starts running,
the power tool generates toxic
exhaust gas. These gases may be
odorless and invisible and may con‐
tain unburned hydrocarbons and ben‐
zene. Never run the engine indoors or
in poorly ventilated locations, even if
your model is equipped with a cata‐
lytic converter.
Arrows on the rotor blades show the direction of
rotation. The arrows on the rotor blades must
point in the same direction as the arrows on the
gear.
If you use metal tools, position the gear so that
the axle is below the drive shaft.
Use this position for:
– BF-MM cultivator
– BK-MM bolo tines
– FC-MM edger
– RL-MM aerator
– MF-MM dethatcher
3.4 Holding and Guiding the Tool
Make sure you always have a firm and secure
footing.
Always hold the unit firmly with both hands on
the handles.
Right hand on control handle, left hand on grip
on handlebar.
3.5 While Working
In the event of impending danger or in an emer‐
gency, switch off the engine immediately by mov‐
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3 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
ing the slide control / stop switch/button to
0 or STOP.
To reduce the risk of injury from contact with the
tool and ejected objects, do not allow any other
persons within a radius of 5 meters of your own
position.This distance must also be maintained in
relation to objects (vehicles, window panes) –
risk of property damage!
The correct engine idle speed is important to
ensure that the work tool stops moving when you
let go of the throttle trigger. Check and correct
the idle speed setting at regular intervals. If the
attachment still rotates when the engine is idling,
have your dealer check your machine and make
proper adjustments or repairs – see MultiEngine
user manual.
The gear head becomes hot during
operation. Do not touch the gear
housing – risk of burns!
To reduce the risk of injury from thrown objects
or contact with the attachment, never operate the
unit without a properly mounted deflector
designed specifically for the unit and the attach‐
ment.
Always stand behind the deflector or to one side
of the machine during operation – never in front
of the attachment.
Take special care in slippery conditions – wet or
icy, on slopes or uneven ground etc.
To reduce the risk of accidents or injury, remove
all obstacles and objects from the work area.
Inspect the work area – solid objects (stones,
pieces of metal, etc.) may damage the attach‐
ment.
To avoid the risk of electrocution,
never use your power tool in areas
where electrical lines are laid on the
surface or buried just below the sur‐
face.Striking and damaging such
lines with the attachment could cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Operate your power tool at normal walking pace
only.
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