could become caught on branches,
brush or the moving parts of the mower.
Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.
Good footing is very
important. Wear sturdy
shoes with nonslip soles.
Never wear tennis shoes,
sandals, flip-flops or simi-
lar footwear or go
barefoot.
The cutting blade is
sharp. Always wear
heavy duty work gloves
(e.g. made of leather or
other wear-resistant
material) when transport-
ing the machine and
carrying out work on the
cutting blade.
THE POWER TOOL
For illustrations and definitions of the
power tool parts see the chapter on
"Main Parts."
WARNING
Never modify your lawn mower in any
way. Only attachments supplied by
STIHL and expressly approved by
STIHL for use with the specific STIHL
model are recommended. Although
certain unauthorized attachments are
useable with STIHL power tools, their
use may, in fact, be extremely
dangerous.
If your lawn mower is subjected to
unusually high loads for which it was not
designed (e.g. heavy impact or a fall),
always check that it and the battery are
in good condition before continuing work
RMA 410 C
– see also "Before Starting Work." Make
sure the safety devices are working
properly. Do not continue operating your
lawn mower if it is damaged. In case of
doubt, have it checked by your STIHL
servicing dealer.
Battery
WARNING
Risk of fire, explosion
and/or burns, including
chemical burns. Do not
disassemble, crush, heat
above 212 °F (100 °C),
expose to fire or inciner-
ate. Never expose the
battery to microwaves or
high pressures.
Do not place the battery on or near fires,
stoves or in other high-temperature
locations. Do not place the battery in
direct sunlight or store it inside a vehicle
in hot weather. Doing so may cause the
battery to generate heat, rupture or
ignite. Using the batteries in this manner
may also result in a loss of performance
and a shortened battery life.
In case of fire: stay clear of any vapors
or gases generated, taking the wind
direction into account. If possible without
danger, remove the battery from the
vicinity of the fire. Cooling the battery or
extinguishing the fire with ample
amounts of water may be possible. It is
preferable, however, to extinguish the
fire with a multipurpose dry chemical fire
extinguisher. As for any fire, evacuate
the area and call the fire authorities.
Once the fire has been extinguished, the
area should be monitored (fire watch) in
case of a flare-up, until the battery has
cooled sufficiently. Restrict access to the
area until the completion of clean-up. Do
not touch the burned battery or any
spilled liquids. Use inert absorbent to
absorb spilled liquids.
Use and store the bat-
tery only within a
temperature range from
14 °F (-10 °C) to 122 °F
(50 °C). Protect the bat-
tery from direct sunlight.
WARNING
Use STIHL batteries only with STIHL
power tools, and charge them only with
STIHL chargers. Replace the battery
with STIHL batteries only. Use only
genuine STIHL rechargeable batteries.
Use of unauthorized batteries can
damage the mower and result in fire,
explosion and personal injury and
property damage.
Charge the battery before use.
WARNING
Do not immerse the bat-
tery in fluids. To reduce
the risk of corrosion and
damage to the battery
and power tool, never
leave a wet battery in the
power tool after use -
allow both to dry
separately.
WARNING
Do not open, drop, hit or damage the
battery. Never insert objects into the
battery's cooling slots, since they may
damage the battery. The battery
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