Stihl RMA 235.1 Instruction Manual page 29

4 Safety Precautions
4.6 Safe Condition
4.6.1 Lawn Mower
The lawn mower is in safe condition when the
following conditions are met:
– The lawn mower is free from damage.
– The lawn mower is clean and dry.
– The controls are working and have not been
modified.
– The blade is correctly attached.
– Genuine STIHL accessories for this lawn
mower are attached.
– The accessories are correctly attached.
WARNING
■ If not in safe condition, components may no
longer operate correctly and safety devices
may be disabled. This may result in serious or
fatal injury to people.
► Do not use a damaged lawn mower.
► If the lawn mower is dirty or wet: clean the
lawn mower and allow it to dry.
► Do not modify the lawn mower.
► If the controls are not working: do not use
the lawn mower.
► Attach genuine STIHL accessories for this
lawn mower.
► Attach the blade as described in this
instruction manual.
► Attach accessories as described in this
instruction manual or in the instruction man‐
ual for the accessories.
► Do not insert objects into the apertures in
the lawn mower.
► Replace worn or damaged warning signs.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL spe‐
cialist dealer.
4.6.2 Blade
The blade is in safe condition when the following
conditions are met:
– The blade and attachments are undamaged.
– The blade is not deformed.
– The blade is correctly attached.
– The blade is correctly sharpened.
– The blade is burr-free.
– The blade is correctly balanced.
– The minimum thickness and minimum width of
the blade are not fallen below,
– The sharpening angle is observed,
WARNING
■ In unsafe condition, blade parts may come
loose and be expelled. This may result in seri‐
ous injury to people.
► Use an undamaged blade and attachments.
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► Attach the blade correctly.
► Sharpen the blade correctly.
► If the minimum thickness or minimum width
► Have the blade balanced by a STIHL spe‐
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL spe‐
4.6.3
The battery is in a safe condition if the following
points are observed:
– Battery is undamaged.
– The battery is clean and dry.
– Battery functions properly and has not been
modified.
■ A battery that is not in a safe condition cannot
operate safely. Persons may be seriously
injured.
► Never work with a damaged battery.
► Never attempt to charge a damaged or
► If the battery is dirty: Clean the battery.
► If the battery is wet or damp: Allow the bat‐
► Never attempt to modify the battery.
► Never insert objects in the battery's open‐
► Never bridge the battery's contacts with
► Do not open the battery.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
■ Fluid may leak from a damaged battery. If that
liquid comes into contact with the skin or eyes,
the skin or eyes may be irritated.
► Avoid contact with the liquid.
► If skin contact occurs: Wash affected areas
► In the event of contact with eyes: Rinse
■ A damaged or defective battery may smell
unusual, emit smoke or burn. Persons may be
seriously or fatally injured, and property may
be damaged.
► If the battery smells unusual or emits
19.2.
19.2.
► If the battery catches fire: Attempt to extin‐
is fallen below: replace the blade.
cialist dealer.
cialist dealer.
Battery
WARNING
defective battery.
tery to dry, 19.5.
ings.
metallic objects (short circuit).
of skin with plenty of water and soap.
eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes and consult a doctor.
smoke: do not use the battery and keep it
away from combustible substances.
guish the battery with a fire extinguisher or
water.
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