Work Area Safety; Electrical Safety; Personal Safety - Stihl RMA 239.1 C Gebrauchsanleitung

25 General and Product-Specific Safety Instructions
Matthias Fleischer, Head of Product
Development
p.p.
Sven Zimmermann, Head of Quality Department
25 General and Product-Spe‐
cific Safety Instructions
25.1 Introduction
This section reproduces the general and product-
specific safety instructions prescribed and pre-
formulated in the product standard.
The safety information for avoiding electric shock
given under "Electrical Safety" is not applicable
to STIHL battery products, with the exception of
point c).
WARNING
■ Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustra‐
tions and specifications provided with this lawn
mower. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury. Save all warnings and instruc‐
tions for future reference.
25.2

Work Area Safety

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate lawn mowers in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Lawn mow‐
ers create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a lawn mower. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
25.3

Electrical Safety

a) Lawn mower plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not
use any adapter plugs with earthed (groun‐
ded) lawn mowers. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric
shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk
of electric shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
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c) Do not expose lawn mowers to rain or wet
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
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e) When operating a lawn mower outdoors, use
f)
25.4
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
f)
g) If devices are provided for the connection of
conditions. Water entering a lawn mower will
increase the risk of electric shock.
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the lawn
mower. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged or entan‐
gled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
If operating a lawn mower in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD
reduces the risk of electric shock.

Personal Safety

common sense when operating a lawn
mower. Do not use a lawn mower while you
are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication. A moment of inatten‐
tion while operating lawn mowers may result
in serious personal injury.
wear eye protection. Protective equipment
such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
hard hat or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal
injuries.
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the lawn mower. Carrying
lawn mowers with your finger on the switch
or energising lawn mowers that have the
switch on invites accidents.
turning the lawn mower on. A wrench or a
key left attached to a rotating part of the lawn
mower may result in personal injury.
balance at all times. This enables better con‐
trol of the lawn mower in unexpected situa‐
tions.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly
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