Stihl RT 4082 Instruction Manual page 73

Never start the engine by short-circuiting
the starter terminal. If the normal starter
circuit is bypassed, the ride-on mower may
suddenly be set in motion.
Never start the engine if the smell of petrol
can be detected – Explosive hazard!
Working:
Warning – risk of injury!
Observe the working
area of the mowing
blade. Never put hands
or feet on or underneath
rotating parts. Never touch the
rotating mowing blade. Always
keep away from the discharge
opening. An adequate safety
distance must always be
maintained.
Only work during the day or with good
artificial light.
When driving off the lawn or when not
mowing, the mowing blade must be
disengaged and the mowing deck must be
set to the highest cutting position.
Objects hidden in the turf (lawn sprinkler
systems, posts, water valves, foundations,
electrical wires, etc.) must be avoided.
Never run over any such foreign objects.
The mowing deck and discharge chute
should be removed when working with
additional attachments – observe
instruction manual for the attachments.
Always hold the steering wheel firmly with
both hands when driving.
Particular care must be taken when driving
on lawns and other uneven surfaces, as
the steering wheel can be made to turn
due to holes, mounds, impacts, etc.
Risk of injury to hands and fingers!
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If, during operation, a defect in the tank,
tank cap or in the fuel-carrying
components (fuel lines) is detected, the
engine must be stopped immediately. A
specialist dealer must then be contacted.
STIHL recommends STIHL specialist
dealers.
Beware of depressions (holes) in the
terrain and other invisible points of danger.
Obstacles can be easily overlooked in long
grass.
Always drive at a reasonable speed.
Use the machine with great care when
working near slopes, rubbish piles,
terraces, ditches and embankments. In
particular, ensure that you maintain
sufficient distance to such danger areas.
Particular care must be taken at points of
poor visibility, bushes, trees and other
obstacles, behind which persons,
especially children, or animals may be
hidden.
Bring the ride-on mower to a standstill
immediately and stop the mowing blade if
someone moves into the area to be mown.
Always monitor the area in front of the
vehicle. Beware of obstacles, in order to
be able to evade them in time.
Before reversing, always check the area
behind the ride-on mower and, if present,
disengage the attachment. Never mow in
reverse, if it is not absolutely necessary.
When mowing in reverse, take particular
care and before beginning to mow,
thoroughly check the entire area behind
the ride-on mower.
When working together in a group, always
inform the others in advance of what you
intend to do. Maintain a safety distance!
The vehicle speed must be reduced before
each change of direction, so that the user
retains control of the machine at all times
and also that the ride-on mower cannot tip
over.
When operating near to roads and when
crossing roads, other road users must be
taken into account.
Take particular care when mowing near
roads, cycle paths and footpaths. Objects
which are thrown up by the mower can
cause severe injury and damage.
Only empty the grass catcher box from the
driver's seat.
Before emptying the grass catcher box,
always disengage the mowing blade and
wait until it has come to a standstill.
When operating the ride-on mower with
attachments, always follow the
instructions and safety regulations
supplied with the attachments.
Switch off the drive, stop the engine and
wait until the mowing blade has come to a
complete standstill, engage the parking
brake and remove the ignition key:
– before remedying blockages, including
those in the discharge chute,
– before checking, cleaning or working on
the ride-on mower,
– if the mowing blade has hit an obstacle.
Inspect the machine and the cutting tool
for damage and have any necessary
repairs performed before re-starting.
– if the machine begins to vibrate
excessively. It must be checked
immediately.
– when abandoning or when transporting
the machine.
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