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4 Safety Precautions
4.2 Intended Use
The STIHL RMA 460 mower is designed for mowing and
mulching dry grass.
The must not be used in the rain.
A STIHL AK battery supplies the mower with power.
WARNING
■ Batteries not explicitly approved for the mower by STIHL
may cause a fire or explosion. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries and damage to property.
► Use the mower with a STIHL AK battery.
■ Using the mower or the battery for purposes for which they
were not designed may result in serious or fatal injuries
and damage to property.
► Use the mower and battery as described in this
instruction manual.
4.3 The Operator
WARNING
■ Users without adequate training or instruction cannot
recognize or assess the risks involved in using the mower
and battery. The user or other persons may sustain
serious or fatal injuries.
► If you pass the mower or battery on to another person:
Always give them the instruction manual.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
► Make sure the user meets the following requirements:
– The user must be rested.
– The user must be in good physical condition and
mental health to operate and work with the mower
and battery. If the user’s physical, sensory or mental
ability is restricted, he or she may work only under the
supervision of or as instructed by a responsible
person.
– The user must be legally recognized as an adult.
– The user has received instruction from a STIHL
servicing dealer or other experienced user before
working with the mower for the first time.
– The user must not be under the influence of alcohol,
medication or drugs.
4.4 Clothing and Equipment
WARNING
■ Objects can be thrown through the air at high speed
during operation. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear long trousers made of durable material.
Protect the mower and battery from rain and
damp – do not immerse in fluids.
Observe battery’s permissible temperature
range.
► Read, understand and save the instruction
manual.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable
safety glasses that have been tested and
labeled in accordance with EN 166 or
national standards are available from
retailers.