Addresses; General And Product-Specific Safety Instru- Ctions; Introduction; Work Area Safety - Stihl Rle 240 Gebrauchsanleitung

23 Addresses

2014/30/EU and has been developed and manu‐
factured in accordance with the versions of the
following standards valid on the date of manufac‐
ture: EN IEC 62841-4-7, EN 62841-1, EN
55014-1 and EN 55014-2.
The measured and guaranteed sound power lev‐
els were determined in accordance with Directive
2000/14/EC, Appendix V.
– Measured sound power level: 90.1 dB(A)
– Guaranteed sound power level: 95 dB(A)
The technical documents are stored at STIHL
Tirol GmbH.
The year of manufacture and machine number
are indicated on the lawn scarifier.
Langkampfen, 04.09.2024
STIHL Tirol GmbH
p.p.
Matthias Fleischer, Head of Product
Development
p.p.
Sven Zimmermann, Head of Quality Department
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www.stihl.com
24 General and Product-Spe‐
cific Safety Instructions
24.1

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
scarifier. 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.
0478-670-9910-C
24.2
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
b) Do not operate lawn scarifiers in explosive
c) Keep children and bystanders away while
24.3
a) Lawn scarifier plugs must match the outlet.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
V
c) Do not operate the lawn scarifier in rain or
V
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
e) When operating a lawn scarifier outdoors,
f)
24.4
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always

Work Area Safety

or dark areas invite accidents.
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Lawn scari‐
fiers create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
operating a lawn scarifier. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

Never modify the plug in any way. Do not
use any adapter plugs with earthed (groun‐
ded) lawn scarifiers. Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce risk of electric
shock.
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk
of electric shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
wet conditions. This may increase the risk of
electric shock.
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the lawn
scarifier. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
use 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 scarifier in a damp loca‐
tion 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 scari‐
fier. Do not use a lawn scarifier while you are
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating lawn scarifiers may result in seri‐
ous personal injury.
wear eye protection. Protective equipment
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