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0478 192 9809 A - EN
4.1 General
These safety regulations must 
be observed when working with 
the machine.
Read the entire instruction 
manual before using the 
machine for the first time. Keep 
the instruction manual in a safe 
place for future reference.
Observe the operating and maintenance 
instructions contained in the separate 
engine instruction manual.
These safety precautions are essential for 
your safety, however the list is not 
exhaustive. Always use the machine in a 
reasonable and responsible manner and 
be aware that the user is responsible for 
accidents involving third parties or their 
property.
Only give or lend the machine, including 
any accessories, to persons who are 
familiar with this model and how to operate 
it. The instruction manual forms part of the 
machine and must always be provided to 
persons borrowing it.
Make sure that the user is physically, 
sensorily and mentally capable of 
operating the machine and working with it. 
If the user is physically, sensorily or 
mentally impaired, the machine must only 
be used under supervision or following 
instruction by a responsible person.
Make sure that the user is of legal age or 
being trained under supervision in a 
profession in accordance with national 
regulations.
The machine must only be operated by 
persons who are well rested and in good 
physical and mental condition. If your 
health is impaired, you should consult your 
doctor to determine whether working with 
the machine is possible. The machine 
should not be operated after the 
consumption of alcohol, drugs or 
medications which impair reactions.
Caution – risk of accident!
The ride-on mower is only intended for 
mowing lawns; its use for other purposes 
is not permitted.
The machine must only be equipped with 
original STIHL accessories. These enable 
further applications. Information is 
available from your STIHL specialist 
dealer.
Due to the physical danger to the user or 
other persons, the machine must not be 
used, for example, for the following 
applications (incomplete list):
– for cutting creepers,
– for shredding or chopping tree or hedge 
cuttings,
– for clearing paths (vacuuming, 
blowing),
– for snow clearing using the mowing 
deck,
– for the care of lawn roofs,
– for levelling earth mounds, e.g. mole 
hills.
– for transporting clippings, except in the 
grass catcher box intended for this 
purpose.
The machine is not approved for use on 
public roads.
The carrying of persons (especially 
children) and animals is not permitted.
Never climb onto the mowing deck, and in 
particular the gauge wheels.
Objects must not be transported on the 
machine, but only with the aid of a trailer 
approved by STIHL (accessory). The 
weight limits must be observed. (Ö 13.11)
Particular care is required during use in 
public green spaces, parks, sports fields, 
along roads and in agricultural and forestry 
businesses.
The machine must not be used for sporting 
or competitive events.
For safety reasons, any modification to the 
machine, except the proper installation of 
accessories or attachments approved by 
STIHL is forbidden and results in voiding of 
the warranty cover. Information regarding 
approved accessories and attachments 
can be obtained from your STIHL 
specialist dealer.
In particular, any tampering with the 
machine which increases the power 
output, engine speed or driving speed is 
forbidden.
The machine is equipped with electronics 
which must not be modified or removed.
For safety reasons, the machine software 
must never be modified or tampered with.
Caution! Danger to health due 
to vibrations. Excessive 
exposure to vibrations can 
result in damage to the 
cardiovascular or nervous system, 
4. For your safety
Risk of death from suffocation!
Packaging material is not a toy - 
danger of suffocation! Keep 
packaging material away from 
children.