Stihl RMA 448 TC - Safe Condition of the Lawn Mower; Blade Safety and Condition

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English 4 Safety Precautions
4.2 Intended Use
The STIHL RMA 443 PC, RMA 443 TC, RMA 448 PC or
RMA 448 TC lawn mower is used to mow dry grass.
The lawn mower is supplied with power by a STIHL AP
battery.
WARNING
￭ Batteries not approved by STIHL for the lawn mower may
cause fires and explosions. This may result in serious or
fatal injury to people and damage to property.
► Use the lawn mower with a STIHL AP battery.
￭ Failure to use the lawn mower or battery as intended may
result in serious or fatal injury to people and damage to
property.
► Use the lawn mower 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 mower and battery. This may
result in serious or fatal injury to the user or other people.
► If passing on the lawn mower 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 mower 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 mower 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 mower 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 mower. This may result in serious injury to
the user.
► Wear close-fitting clothing.
► Remove scarves and jewellery.
Observe the permissible temperature range for
the battery.
► Read, understand and keep the instruction
manual.