Stihl RMA 370 Product Instruction Manual - Page 12

English WARNING To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the cutting blade and injury, always switch off the motor and remove fuse key and battery before replacing the cutting blade. Always switch off the motor by releasing the switch lever before adjusting the cutting height. WARNING Do not rely on the tool's insulation against electric shock. To reduce the risk of electrocution, never operate this power tool in the vicinity of any wires or cables (power, etc.) which may be carrying electric current. Do not overload your machine during operation to a point where the motor slows down. If motor speed begins to slow, select a higher cutting height or reduce the feed rate. Switching the machine on and off frequently within a short period may cause the motor to overheat. If the motor is thermally overloaded during operation, it is designed to cut out automatically and must cool down before it is restarted. Causes of overload: - Mowing overlong grass or cutting height set too low. - Feed rate too high from walking too fast. - Dirty cooling air inlets (intake slots). Do not mow at temperatures below 41 °F (+5 °C). Do not mow wet grass. The drive motor is not waterproof. Never work with the lawn mower in the rain or in wet or very damp locations. Do not leave the machine outdoors in the rain. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING If you make a warranty claim for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may deny coverage. WARNING Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair, including the cutting blade. Use of nonSTIHL parts may cause serious or fatal injury. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the appropriate section of your instruction manual. Please also refer to the maintenance chart in this manual. Always remove the fuse key and battery from the lawn mower before carrying out any repairs or maintenance work, such as replacing the cutting blade. This avoids the risk of the motor starting unintentionally. WARNING Always switch off the motor, remove the fuse key and battery and make sure that the cutting blade is stopped before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the power tool. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in your instruction manual. Have such work performed by your STIHL servicing dealer only. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws after each use. Regularly check the electrical contacts and ensure that the insulation of the power cord and plug of the charger is in good condition and shows no sign of aging. Electrical components, e.g. power cord of charger, may only be repaired or replaced by a qualified electrician. Clean plastic components with a cloth. Do not use aggressive detergents. They may damage the plastic. Clean cooling air openings in motor housing as necessary. Do not spray the machine with water. Do not clean your machine with a pressure washer. The solid jet of water may damage parts of the machine. Keep the battery guides free from foreign matter - clean as necessary. Maintain or replace warning and instruction labels as necessary. Store the power tool in a dry, locked location with the fuse key and battery removed and out of reach of children. 10 RMA 370