Stihl RMA 510 Product Instruction Manual - Page 7

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 similar 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 transporting 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 or expressly authorized 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 - see also "Before Starting Work." Make sure all 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 incinerate. 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 English area until the completion of clean-up. Do not touch the burned battery or any spilled liquids. Use an inert absorbent such as sand on spilled liquids. Use and store the battery only within a temperature range from 14 °F (-10 °C) to 122 °F (50 °C). Protect the battery from direct sunlight. WARNING Use STIHL AP batteries with this mower. Charge only with STIHL AL chargers. Use of unauthorized batteries can damage the mower and result in fire, explosion and personal injury and property damage. WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage from a short circuit, fire or explosion, keep the battery dry. Protect it from rain, water, liquids and damp conditions. Never immerse the battery in water or other liquids. 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 contains safety features and devices which, if damaged, may cause the battery to generate heat, rupture or RMA 510 5