Stihl RMA 239.1 C Instruction Manual page 30

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■ If the blade hits a foreign object when working,
the foreign object or parts of it may be dam‐
aged or thrown up at high velocity. This may
result in injury to people and damage to prop‐
erty.
► Remove foreign objects from the work area.
■ When the control bar for mowing is released,
the blade continues to turn for a short time.
This may result in serious injury to people.
► Wait until the blade is no longer turning.
■ Sparks may be produced if the turning blade
hits a hard object. Sparks may cause fires in
highly flammable environments. This may
result in serious or fatal injury to people and
damage to property.
► Do not work in a highly flammable environ‐
ment.
■ If the lawn mower is stopped on a sloping sur‐
face, it may unintentionally roll away. This may
result in injury to people and damage to prop‐
erty.
► Only let go of the lawn mower if it is on a
level surface and cannot roll away by itself.
■ If objects are attached to the handlebar, the
additional weight may cause the lawn mower
to tip over. This may result in injury to people
and damage to property.
► Do not attach objects to the handlebar.
DANGER
■ If working near live wires, the blade may come
into contact with the live wires and damage
them. This may result in serious or fatal injury
to the user.
► Do not work near live wires.
■ The user may be struck by lighting if working
during a thunderstorm. This may result in seri‐
ous or fatal injury to the user.
► Do not work during thunderstorms.
4.8 Transporting
4.8.1 Lawn Mower
WARNING
■ The lawn mower may tip over or move during
transport. This may result in injury to people
and damage to property.
► Remove the battery.
► Secure the lawn mower with lashing straps,
belts or a net so it cannot tip over and
move.
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4.8.2 Battery
WARNING
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. The battery may be damaged if
it is exposed to certain ambient conditions,
and damage to property may occur.
► Never transport a damaged battery.
■ The battery may turn over or shift during trans‐
port. This may result in injury to people and
damage to property.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot
move.
4.9 Storing
4.9.1 Lawn Mower
WARNING
■ Children cannot recognise or evaluate the
dangers posed by the lawn mower. There is a
risk of serious injury to children.
► Remove the battery.
► Keep the lawn mower out of reach of chil‐
dren.
■ Moisture may cause corrosion to the electrical
contacts on the lawn mower and metal compo‐
nents. This may result in damage to the lawn
mower.
► Remove the battery.
► Keep the lawn mower clean and dry.
■ If the battery is inserted during storage, the
blade may unintentionally be activated. This
may result in serious injury to people and
damage to property.
► Remove the battery.
4.9.2 Battery
WARNING
■ Children cannot recognise or evaluate the
dangers posed by batteries. There is a risk of
serious injury to children.
► Keep the battery out of reach of children.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If exposed to certain ambient
4 Safety Precautions
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