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Never start the engine by short-circuiting 
the starter terminal. If the normal starter 
circuit is bypassed, the ride-on mower may 
suddenly be set in motion.
Never start the engine if the smell of petrol 
can be detected – Explosive hazard!
Working:
Only work during the day or with good 
artificial light.
When driving off the lawn or when not 
mowing, the mowing blade must be 
disengaged and the mowing deck must be 
set to the highest cutting position.
Objects hidden in the turf (lawn sprinkler 
systems, posts, water valves, foundations, 
electrical wires, etc.) must be avoided. 
Never run over any such foreign objects.
The mowing deck and discharge chute 
should be removed when working with 
additional attachments – observe 
instruction manual for the attachments.
Always hold the steering wheel firmly with 
both hands when driving.
Particular care must be taken when driving 
on lawns and other uneven surfaces, as 
the steering wheel can be made to turn 
due to holes, mounds, impacts, etc.
Risk of injury to hands and fingers!
If, during operation, a defect in the tank, 
tank cap or in the fuel-carrying 
components (fuel lines) is detected, the 
engine must be stopped immediately. A 
specialist dealer must then be contacted. 
STIHL recommends STIHL specialist 
dealers.
Beware of depressions (holes) in the 
terrain and other invisible points of danger. 
Obstacles can be easily overlooked in long 
grass.
Always drive at a reasonable speed. 
Use the machine with great care when 
working near slopes, rubbish piles, 
terraces, ditches and embankments. In 
particular, ensure that you maintain 
sufficient distance to such danger areas.
Particular care must be taken at points of 
poor visibility, bushes, trees and other 
obstacles, behind which persons, 
especially children, or animals may be 
hidden.
Bring the ride-on mower to a standstill 
immediately and stop the mowing blade if 
someone moves into the area to be mown.
Always monitor the area in front of the 
vehicle. Beware of obstacles, in order to 
be able to evade them in time.
Before reversing, always check the area 
behind the ride-on mower and, if present, 
disengage the attachment. Never mow in 
reverse, if it is not absolutely necessary. 
When mowing in reverse, take particular 
care and before beginning to mow, 
thoroughly check the entire area behind 
the ride-on mower.
When working together in a group, always 
inform the others in advance of what you 
intend to do. Maintain a safety distance!
The vehicle speed must be reduced before 
each change of direction, so that the user 
retains control of the machine at all times 
and also that the ride-on mower cannot tip 
over.
When operating near to roads and when 
crossing roads, other road users must be 
taken into account.
Take particular care when mowing near 
roads, cycle paths and footpaths. Objects 
which are thrown up by the mower can 
cause severe injury and damage.
Only empty the grass catcher box from the 
driver's seat.
Before emptying the grass catcher box, 
always disengage the mowing blade and 
wait until it has come to a standstill.
When operating the ride-on mower with 
attachments, always follow the 
instructions and safety regulations 
supplied with the attachments.
Switch off the drive, stop the engine and 
wait until the mowing blade has come to a 
complete standstill, engage the parking 
brake and remove the ignition key:
– before remedying blockages, including 
those in the discharge chute,
– before checking, cleaning or working on 
the ride-on mower,
– if the mowing blade has hit an obstacle. 
Inspect the machine and the cutting tool 
for damage and have any necessary 
repairs performed before re-starting.
– if the machine begins to vibrate 
excessively. It must be checked 
immediately.
– when abandoning or when transporting 
the machine.
Warning – risk of injury!
Observe the working 
area of the mowing 
blade. Never put hands 
or feet on or underneath 
rotating parts. Never touch the 
rotating mowing blade. Always 
keep away from the discharge 
opening. An adequate safety 
distance must always be 
maintained.