RMA 370
English
9
associations with respect to dust 
("particulate matter.") When the 
inhalation of dust cannot be 
substantially controlled, i.e., kept at or 
near the ambient (background) level, the 
operator and any bystanders should 
wear a respirator approved by NIOSH / 
MSHA for the type of dust encountered.
Operating Instructions
To switch on motor and begin mowing, 
see chapter "Switching On".
Start the machine on a flat surface. Do 
not tilt the machine when you switch on 
the motor.
Do not switch on the machine in high 
grass.
For specific starting instructions, see the 
appropriate section of your instruction 
manual.
DANGER
WARNING
In the event of an emergency, switch off 
the motor immediately by releasing the 
switch lever and remove the fuse key 
and battery.
WARNING
The cutting blade continues to rotate for 
a short period after the switch lever is 
released (flywheel effect.)
WARNING
The rotating cutting blade may fling 
foreign objects directly or by ricochet a 
great distance. Keep bystanders, 
especially children, and animals away 
from the work area.
To reduce the risk of injury ensure that 
bystanders are at least 50 feet (15 m) 
away. To reduce the risk of damage to 
property, also maintain this distance 
from such objects as vehicles or 
windows.
Switch off the motor immediately by 
releasing the switch lever if you are 
approached.
WARNING
Avoid contact with electrical cables or 
wires – risk of electric shock.
Operate the machine at walking pace 
only – never run.
Always switch off the motor by releasing 
the switch lever before wheeling the 
machine over surfaces other than grass, 
to and from the grassed area, and when 
you remove the grass box. 
The machine must not be used for 
transporting persons, particularly 
children, or objects.
Do not attach objects to the handlebar.
WARNING
During cutting, check the tightness and 
the condition of the cutting blade at 
regular short intervals with the motor 
and blade stopped and the fuse key and 
battery removed. If the behavior of the 
blade changes during use, switch off the 
motor immediately, wait until the cutting 
blade stops, remove the fuse key and 
battery and check the screw securing 
the blade for tightness and the blade for 
cracks, wear and damage. Never 
examine the cutting blade while the 
motor is running. Never open the 
ejection chute shield or remove the 
grass box while the motor is running. 
There is otherwise a risk of injury from 
the rotating cutting blade.
If the machine should start to vibrate 
abnormally, stop the motor, remove the 
fuse key and battery and check for the 
cause immediately. Vibration is 
generelly a warning of trouble.
WARNING
If the cutting blade becomes obstructed, 
or if there is a blockage in the discharge 
duct or in the area of the cutting blade, 
always switch off the motor, remove the 
fuse key and battery and make sure the 
cutting blade has stopped before 
cleaning.
In the event of contact with foreign 
matter, check the cutting blade for signs 
of damage. Do not operate your power 
tool with a damaged or bent blade shaft 
or motor shaft.
Keep Hands and Feet 
away from cutting blade.