Clothing And Equipment; Transporting The Machine - Stihl RME 443 Gebrauchsanleitung

Caution – risk of accident:
The machine is only intended for mowing
lawns. Its use for other purposes is not
permitted and may be dangerous or result
in damage to the machine.
Due to the physical danger to the user, the
machine must not be used for the following
applications (incomplete list):
– for trimming bushes, hedges and
shrubs,
– for cutting creepers,
– for the care of lawn roofs and balcony
boxes,
– for shredding or chopping tree or hedge
cuttings,
– for clearing paths (vacuuming,
blowing),
– for levelling earth mounds, e.g. mole
hills,
– for transporting clippings, except in the
grass catcher box intended for this
purpose.
For safety reasons, any modification to the
machine, except the proper installation of
accessories approved by STIHL, is
forbidden and results in voiding of the
warranty cover. Information regarding
approved accessories can be obtained
from your STIHL specialist dealer.
In particular, any tampering with the
machine which increases the power output
or speed of the engine or motor is
forbidden.
It is not permitted to transport objects,
animals or persons, particularly children,
on the machine.
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Particular care is required during use in
public green spaces, parks, sports fields,
along roads and in agricultural and forestry
businesses.
Caution! Danger to health due
to vibrations. Excessive
exposure to vibrations can
result in damage to the
cardiovascular or nervous system,
particularly in persons with cardiovascular
problems. Please consult a physician if
you experience symptoms that may have
been caused by vibrational loads.
Symptoms of this kind principally affect the
fingers, hands or wrists and include
(incomplete list):
– numbness,
– pain,
– muscular weakness,
– skin discolouration,
– unpleasant tingling sensation.
Hold the handlebar tightly, but not tensed,
with both hands in the designated
locations during operation.
Plan your working times so that more
severe physical strains over a longer
period are avoided.

4.2 Clothing and equipment

Always wear sturdy footwear
with high-grip soles when
working. Never work barefoot
or, for example, in sandals.
Also always wear sturdy gloves
and tie up and secure long hair
(headscarf, cap, etc.) when
performing maintenance and
cleaning work or when transporting the
machine.
Wear suitable safety glasses
when sharpening the mowing
blade.
Always wear long trousers and
tight-fitting clothing when operating the
machine.
Never wear loose clothes which may
become caught on moving parts (control
levers) – do not wear jewellery, ties or
scarves.

4.3 Transporting the machine

Always wear gloves in order to prevent
injuries due to sharp-edged and hot
components.
Switch off the machine prior to transport,
disconnect the power cable and allow the
blade to come to a standstill.
Only transport the machine once the motor
has cooled down.
Take the weight of the machine into
account and use suitable loading aids
(loading ramps, lifters) if necessary.
Secure the machine and any machine
components being transported (e.g. grass
catcher box) on the load floor using
fastening material of adequate size (belts,
ropes, etc.).
Avoid contact with the mowing blade when
lifting and carrying the machine.
Observe the information in the section
"Transport". It describes how to lift and
lash the machine. ( 13.)
When transporting the machine, always
observe regional legislation, especially
regarding load security and the transport
of objects on load floors.
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