Stihl RLA 240 User Manual

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English 4 Safety Precautions
WARNING
￭ Batteries not approved by STIHL for the lawn scarifier may
cause fires and explosions.This may result in serious or
fatal injury to people and damage to property.
► Use the lawn scarifier with a STIHL AK battery.
￭ Failure to use the lawn scarifier or battery as intended may
result in serious or fatal injury to people and damage to
property.
► Use the lawn scarifier and battery as described in this
instruction manual.
4.3 Requirements for the User
WARNING
￭ Uninstructed users cannot recognise or evaluate the
dangers posed by the lawn scarifier and battery.This may
result in serious or fatal injury to the user or other people.
► If passing on the lawn scarifier or battery to another
person:provide them with the instruction manual also.
► Make sure that the user meets the following conditions:
– The user is rested.
– The user is physically, sensorily and mentally capable
of operating the lawn scarifier and battery and
working with them.If the user is physically, sensorily
or mentally impaired, the machine must only be used
under supervision or following instruction by a
responsible person.
– The user can recognise and evaluate the dangers
posed by the lawn scarifier and battery.
– The user is aware that they are responsible for
accidents and damage.
– The user is of legal age or the user is being trained
under supervision in a profession in accordance with
national regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a STIHL
specialist dealer or a competent person before using
the lawn scarifier for the first time.
– The user is not impaired by alcohol, medicines or
drugs.
► If anything is unclear:consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
4.4 Clothing and Equipment
WARNING
￭ Objects may be thrown up at high velocity while
working.This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear long trousers made from resistant material.
￭ Dust may be stirred up while working.Breathing in dust
may be harmful to health and cause allergic reactions.
► If dust is stirred up:wear a dust mask.
￭ Unsuitable clothing may get caught in wood, brambles
and in the lawn scarifier.This may result in serious injury
to the user.
► Wear close-fitting clothing.
► Remove scarves and jewellery.
► Read, understand and keep the instruction
manual.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses.Suitable
safety glasses are tested in accordance with
EN 166 or national regulations and
available commercially with the
corresponding marking.

Stihl RLA 240 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	RLA 240
Category	Lawn and Garden Equipment
Language	English