Stihl RMA 765 V - Clothing and Equipment; Requirements for the User

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English 4 Safety Precautions
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 AR L battery or a
STIHL AP battery together with the ADA 700 double-
battery compartment.
￭ 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 as described in this instruction
manual.
► Use the battery as described in the instruction manual
for the STIHL AR L battery or the instruction manual for
the ADA 700 double-battery compartment.
4.3 Requirements for the User
WARNING
￭ Uninstructed users cannot recognise or evaluate the
dangers posed by the lawn mower. This may result in
serious or fatal injury to the user or other people.
► If passing on the lawn mower 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 working with it. If the
user is physically, sensorily or mentally impaired, the
lawn mower 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.
– 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 on wood, brambles
and in the lawn mower. This may result in serious injury to
the user.
► Wear close-fitting clothing.
► Remove scarves and jewellery.
► Read, understand and keep the instruction
manual.