Stihl RME 235.0 - Safety Precautions; Warning Symbols; Intended Use; Requirements for the User

9 Locking button
The locking button switches the blade on and
off together with the control bar.
10 Mains plug
The mains plug connects the lawn mower to
the extension cable.
11 Aperture
The aperture serves as strain relief for the
cable connection.
# Rating plate with machine number
3.2 Symbols
The symbols can be on the lawn mower and
have the following meaning:
L
W
A
Guaranteed sound power level in
accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC
in dB(A) for the purpose of comparing
the sound emissions of products.
Do not dispose of the product with domes‐
tic waste.
Protection class II power tool
Alternating current
IP symbol
Activating the blade.
4 Safety Precautions
4.1 Warning Symbols
WARNING
The warning symbols on the lawn mower have
the following meaning:
Follow the safety instructions and their
measures.
Read, understand and keep the
instruction manual.
Beware of objects being thrown up -
keep a safe distance and keep other
people away.
Do not touch a turning blade.
If the electric cable or extension cable
is damaged: remove the mains plug
from the socket.
Follow the safety instructions on clean‐
ing, transport, storage, maintenance
and repair.
Keep the electric cable away from the
cutting tool.
Protect the lawn mower from rain and
moisture.
4.2 Intended Use
The STIHL RME 235.0 lawn mower is used to
mow grass.
WARNING
■ Failure to use the lawn mower as intended
may result in serious or fatal injury to people
and damage to property.
►
Use the lawn mower with an extension
cable.
► Use the lawn mower as described in this
instruction manual.
4.3 Requirements for the User
WARNING
■
Uninstructed users cannot recognise or evalu‐
ate the dangers posed by the lawn mower.
This may result in serious or fatal injury to the
user or other people.
► Read, understand and keep the
instruction manual.
► 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
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