Safety Information For Lawn Mowers; Introduction; Training; Preparatory Measures - Stihl RMA 765 V Gebrauchsanleitung

24 Safety Information for Lawn Mowers

24 Safety Information for Lawn Mowers

24.1 Introduction

This chapter describes the general safety instructions
preformulated in the standard EN 60335-2-77, Annex EE, for
electrically operated lawn mowers.
WARNING
Read all the safety instructions, instructions, illustrations
and technical data provided with the lawn mower. Failure to
comply with the following instructions may cause electrical
shock, fire and/or serious injury. Keep all safety instructions
and instructions for the future.

24.2 Training

a) Read the instruction manual carefully. Ensure that you are
familiar with the controls and the correct use of the
machine;
b) Never allow children or other persons who are not familiar
with the instructions for use to use the lawn mower. Local
regulations may specify a minimum age for users;
c) Never mow in the vicinity of other persons, particularly
children or animals;
d) Be aware that the person operating the machine or the
user is responsible for accidents involving third parties or
their property.

24.3 Preparatory Measures

a) Always wear sturdy shoes and long trousers when
operating the machine. Never operate the machine
barefoot or in lightweight sandals. Avoid wearing loose
clothing or clothing with hanging cords or belts.
b) Inspect the area on which the machine is to be used and
remove any objects that could be taken in and thrown up
by the machine.
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c) Before using the machine, always visually inspect the
cutting blade, the retaining pins and the entire cutting unit
for wear or damage. To avoid imbalance, worn or
damaged cutting blades and retaining pins must be
replaced in pairs. Worn or damaged warning signs must
be replaced.

24.4 Handling

a) Only mow during the day or with good artificial light.
b) If possible, avoid using the machine when the grass is
wet.
c) Always ensure good stability on slopes.
d) Only work at walking speed.
e) Only mow across and never up or down the slope.
f) Be particularly careful when changing direction on a slope.
g) Do not mow on excessively steep slopes.
h) Be particularly careful when turning the lawn mower
around or pulling it towards you.
i) Stop the cutting blade(s) when the machine needs to be
tilted for transportation over surfaces other than grass and
when moving the lawn mower from and to the area to be
mown.
j) Never use the lawn mower with damaged safety devices
or protective grilles or without attached safety devices,
e.g. deflectors and/or grass-catching units.
k) Exercise care when starting or pressing the starting switch
and observe the manufacturer's instructions. Ensure that
you keep your feet far enough away from the cutting
blade(s).
l) The lawn mower must not be tilted when starting it, unless
the lawn mower needs to be lifted during the process. In
this case, only tilt it as far as is absolutely necessary and
only raise the side facing away from the user.
m)Do not start the motor when you are standing in front of
the discharge chute.
n) Never put hands or feet on or underneath rotating parts.
Always keep away from the discharge opening.
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