0478-111-9949-A
35
English
4 Safety Precautions
4.8 Working
WARNING
￭ The user may lose control of the lawn mower if they do not
start the engine correctly. This may result in serious injury
to the user.
► Start the engine as described in this instruction manual.
￭ In certain situations, the user may no longer be able to
concentrate on their work. This may result in the user
stumbling, falling and becoming seriously injured.
► Work calmly and carefully.
► Only mow when visibility is good. Do not use the lawn
mower if the light and visibility conditions are poor.
► Operate the lawn mower alone.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Do not tilt the lawn mower.
► Work standing on the ground and maintain balance.
► If signs of fatigue occur: take a break.
► If mowing on a slope: mow across the slope.
► Do not work on slopes with an inclination greater than
25° (46.6%).
► Use the lawn mower with particular care when working
near slopes, terraces, ditches, rubbish piles and
embankments.
► Plan your working times so that more severe physical
strains over a longer period are avoided.
￭ Exhaust gases are produced when the engine is running.
Breathing in exhaust gases may result in poisoning.
► Do not breathe in exhaust gases.
► Use the lawn mower in a well-ventilated place.
► If nausea, headaches, vision problems, hearing
problems or dizziness occur: stop working and consult
a doctor.
￭ If the user is wearing hearing protection and the engine is
running, their perception and assessment of noise may be
limited.
► Work calmly and carefully.
￭ The lawn mower is equipped with a motorstop device.
► Releasing the control bar for mowing causes the engine
and blade to stop within 3 seconds.
￭ The turning blade may cut the user. This may result in
serious injury to the user.
￭ If the lawn mower changes or starts to behave differently
when working, it may not be in safe condition. This may
result in serious injury to people and damage to property.
► Stop working and consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
￭ The lawn mower may cause vibrations when working.
► Wear work gloves.
► Take breaks.
► If signs of a circulatory disturbance occur: consult a
doctor.
￭ Inspect the mowing area and look out for obstacles. If the
blade hits a foreign object when working, the foreign
object or parts of it may be thrown up at high velocity. This
may result in injury to people and damage to property.
￭ When the control bar for mowing is released, the blade
continues to turn for a short time. This may result in
serious injury to people.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Do not touch a turning blade.
► If the blade is blocked by an object: stop
the engine. Only then remove the object.
► Remove foreign objects such as stones,
sticks, wires, toys or other foreign
objects from the working area. Mark
hidden objects that cannot be removed.
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
