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Guide to Using this Manual
Pictograms
The meanings of the pictograms
attached to or embossed on the
machine are explained in this manual.
Depending on the model concerned, the
following pictograms may be on your
machine.
Key
Symbols in Text
Many operating and safety instructions
are supported by illustrations.
The individual steps or procedures
described in the manual may be marked
in different ways:
A bullet marks a step or procedure.
N
A description of a step or procedure that
refers directly to an illustration may
contain item numbers that appear in the
illustration. Example:
Loosen the screw (1).
N
Lever (2) ...
N
In addition to the operating instructions,
this manual may contain paragraphs
that require your special attention. Such
paragraphs are marked with the
symbols and signal words described
below:
2
DANGER
Indicates an imminent risk of severe or
fatal injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in severe or
fatal injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a risk of property damage,
including damage to the machine or its
individual components.
Engineering Improvements
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. As a result,
engineering changes and improvements
are made from time to time. Therefore,
some changes, modifications and
improvements may not be covered in
this manual. If the operating
characteristics or the appearance of
your machine differs from those
described in this manual, please contact
your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
distributor for your area for assistance.
Important Safety Instructions
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
When using electric lawn mowers, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock and personal injury, including the
following:
1.
Avoid Dangerous Environments –
Do not use lawn mowers in damp or
wet locations.
2.
Do Not Use In Rain.
3.
Keep Children and Bystanders
Away –
All bystanders should be kept a safe
distance from work area.
4.
Dress Properly –
Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can be caught in
moving parts. Substantial footwear
is recommended. Never wear
sandals, tennis shoes, flip flops or
similar footwear or go barefoot.
Wear heavy duty work gloves (e.g.
made of leather or other wear-
resistant material) when
transporting the mower or carrying
out work on the mower blade.
5.
Use Protective Glasses –
Always use an approved face or
dust mask if operation is dusty.
6.
Use the Right Appliance –
Do not use the lawn mower for any
job except that for which it is
intended.
RMA 410 C