Stihl RMA 510 Product Instruction Manual - Page 12

English WARNING The cutting blade continues to rotate for a short period after the switch lever is released. This is known as the flywheel effect. WARNING The rotating cutting blade may throw foreign objects directly or by ricochet. Keep bystanders, especially children, and animals away from the work area. 15 m (50 ft) To reduce the risk of injury ensure that bystanders are at least 50 feet (15 m) away. To reduce the risk of damage to property, also maintain this distance from such objects as vehicles or windows. Switch off the motor immediately by releasing the switch lever if you are approached. WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury: Operate the mower at walking pace only - never run. Do not use the mower for transporting persons, particularly children, or objects. Do not attach objects to the handle. WARNING During cutting, check the tightness and the condition of the cutting blade at regular short intervals with the motor and blade stopped and the fuse key and battery removed. If the behavior of the blade changes during use, switch off the motor immediately, wait until the cutting blade stops, remove the fuse key and battery and check the screw securing the blade for tightness and the blade for cracks, wear and damage. Never examine the cutting blade while the motor is running. To avoid the risk of injury from the rotating cutting blade, never open the rear discharge cover or remove the grass bag while the motor is running. If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor, remove the fuse key and battery and check for the cause immediately. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. Do not restart the motor until the cause of the abnormal vibration is identified and resolved. WARNING If the cutting blade becomes obstructed, or if there is a blockage in the rear or side discharge chutes or in the area of the cutting blade, always switch off the motor, remove the fuse key and battery and make sure the cutting blade has stopped before cleaning. In the event of contact with foreign matter, check the cutting blade for signs of damage. Do not operate your mower with a damaged or bent blade shaft or motor shaft. WARNING To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the cutting blade and severe personal injury or death, 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. DANGER Do not rely on the mower's insulation against electric shock. To reduce the risk of electrocution or electric shock, never contact electrical cables or wires or operate this mower in the vicinity of any wires or cables which may be carrying electric current. Do not overload your mower during operation to a point where the motor slows down. If motor speed begins to slow, select a higher cutting height or walk slower. Switching the mower on and off frequently within a short period may cause the motor to overheat. 10 RMA 510