Safety Precautions; Warning Symbols; Intended Use; Requirements For The User - Stihl Rga 140 Gebrauchsanleitung

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The information next to the symbol indi‐
cates the energy content of the battery
according to the cell manufacturer's specifi‐
cation. The energy content available in
operation is lower.
Do not dispose of the product with domes‐
tic waste.
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Safety Precautions

4.1

Warning symbols

The warning symbols on the weeder or the bat‐
tery have the following meanings:
Observe safety warnings and take the
necessary precautions.
Read and understand the User Manual
and keep it in a safe place for refer‐
ence.
Wear protective glasses.
Wear safety boots.
Wear work gloves.
Do not touch the moving blades.
Maintain a safe distance.
5 m (17 ft)
Remove the battery during work inter‐
ruptions, transport, storage, mainte‐
nance or repair.
Do not touch a hot surface.
Protect the battery against heat and
fire.
Do not immerse the battery in liquids.
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4.2

Intended Use

The STIHL RGA 140 weeder is designed to
remove weeds and mow grass.
The weeder may be used in the rain.
The weeder is powered by a STIHL AP battery or
a STIHL AR battery.
The battery with in combination with the
STIHL connected app enables customization and
the transfer of information to the battery using
®
Bluetooth technology.
WARNING
■ Batteries not approved by STIHL for the
weeder may cause fires and explosions. Per‐
sons may be seriously or fatally injured, and
property may be damaged.
► Operate the weeder with a STIHL AP bat‐
tery or a STIHL AR battery.
■ Using the weeder or the battery for purposes
other than those intended may result in seri‐
ous or fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Use the weeder as described in this User
Manual.
► Use the battery as described in this User
Manual, the STIHL AR battery User Man‐
ual, the STIHL connected app and at
www.connect.stihl.com.
4.3

Requirements for the user

WARNING
■ Users who have not received instruction can‐
not recognize and assess the dangers of the
weeder and the battery. The user or other per‐
sons may sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► Read and understand the User Man‐
ual and keep it in a safe place.
► If the weeder or battery is passed on to
another person: Always give them the User
Manual.
► Make sure that the user meets the following
conditions:
– The user is rested.
– The user has good hearing and eye‐
sight and the necessary physical and
mental fitness to operate and work with
the weeder or batteries. If the user is
able to operate the equipment but is
physically, hearing, visually or mentally
impaired, the user may only work with
the equipment under the supervision of
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