4 Safety Precautions
4.3
Requirements for the user
WARNING
■ Users without adequate training or instruction
cannot recognize or assess the risks involved
in using the robot mower, docking station and
power supply. The user or other persons may
sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► Read and understand the User Man‐
ual and keep it in a safe place for
reference.
► If you pass the robot mower, docking sta‐
tion or power supply on to another person:
Always give them the User Manual.
► Make sure that the user meets the following
conditions:
– The user is rested.
– The user is physically, sensorially and
mentally able to use and operate the
robot mower, docking station and power
supply. If the user is able to operate the
equipment but is physically, hearing,
visually or mentally impaired, the user
may only use the robot mower under
the supervision of or after receiving
instruction from a responsible person.
This includes all work with and on the
robot mower, docking station, power
supply, charging cable, guide wire and
perimeter wire.
– The user can recognize and assess the
risks involved in using the robot mower,
docking station and power supply.
– The user is an adult or is being trained
in an occupation under supervision
according to national regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a
STIHL authorized dealer or other expe‐
rienced user before using the robot
mower, docking station and power sup‐
ply for the first time.
– The user is not under the influence of
alcohol, medication or drugs.
– During installation, operation, cleaning,
maintenance and transportation of the
robot mower, keep your balance, pro‐
vide secure footing and do not run.
– The terms "operation", "use" and
"usage" include all work on the robot
mower, docking station, power supply,
charging cable, guide wire and perime‐
ter wire as well as all iMow
ries.
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► If you are unsure: Consult a STIHL author‐
4.4
■ During the routing of the perimeter wire or
guide wire and attaching the docking station,
objects may be thrown at high speed by driv‐
ing a fixing pin or earth staple into the ground.
This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable
► Wear work gloves made of robust material.
■ Objects can be ejected at high speed during
the mowing operation. This may result in injury
to the user.
► If the mowing area is entered during the
■ Unsuitable clothing may get caught in wood,
undergrowth and in the robot mower. Users
not wearing suitable clothing may be seriously
injured.
► Wear close-fitting clothing.
► Remove scarves and jewelry.
■ The user may come into contact with the
blades during cleaning, maintenance or trans‐
port. This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear work gloves made of robust material.
■ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the
user to slip. This may result in injury to the
user.
► If the mowing area is entered during the
4.5
4.5.1
■ Bystanders, children and animals cannot be
aware of nor assess the dangers of the robot
mower and objects being thrown into the air.
This may result in serious injury to bystanders,
children and animals and damage to property.
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accesso‐
ized dealer.
Clothing and Equipment
WARNING
safety glasses are tested in accordance
with EN 166 or national regulations and
available commercially with the correspond‐
ing marking.
mowing operation:
– Wear long pants made of robust mate‐
rial.
– Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with
high-grip soles.
mowing operation: Wear sturdy, closed-
toed footwear with high-grip soles.
Work Area and Surroundings
Robot mower and mowing area
WARNING
► Keep bystanders, children and ani‐
mals away from the mowing area
during the mowing operation.
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