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■ Fluid may leak from a damaged battery. If the fluid
contacts the skin or eyes, this may cause irritation.
► Avoid contact with the fluid.
► In the event of contact with the skin: wash the affected
areas with plenty of soap and water.
► In the event of contact with the eyes: rinse the eyes with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical
attention.
■ A damaged or defective battery may emit an unusual
odour, smoke or catch fire. This may result in serious or
fatal injury to people and damage to property.
► If the battery emits an unusual odour or smoke: do not
use the battery and keep it away from flammable
materials.
► If the battery catches fire: try to extinguish the battery
using a fire extinguisher or water.
4.7
Working
WARNING
■ In certain situations, the user may no longer be able to
concentrate on their work. This may result in the user
stumbling, falling and becoming seriously injured.
► Work calmly and carefully.
► If the light and visibility conditions are poor: do not use
the lawn mower.
► Operate the lawn mower alone.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Work standing on the ground and maintain balance.
► If signs of fatigue occur: take a break.
► If mowing on a slope: mow across the slope.
► Do not mow on steep slopes.
■ The turning blade may cut the user. This may result in
serious injury to the user.
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► Do not touch a turning blade.
► If the blade is blocked by an object: switch
the lawn mower off, pull out the activation
key and remove the battery. Only then
remove the object.
■ If the lawn mower changes or starts to behave differently
when working, it may not be in safe condition. This may
result in serious injury to people and damage to property.
► Stop working, pull out the activation key, remove the
battery and consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
■ The lawn mower may cause vibrations when working.
► Wear gloves.
► Take breaks.
► If signs of a circulatory disturbance occur: consult a
doctor.
■ When the control bar is released, the blade continues to
turn for a short time. This may result in serious injury to
people.
► Wait until the blade is no longer turning.
■ Sparks can be produced if the turning blade hits a hard
object. Sparks may cause fires in highly flammable
environments. This may result in serious or fatal injury to
people and damage to property.
► Do not work in a highly flammable environment.
DANGER
■ If working near live wires, the blade may come into contact
with the live wires and damage them. This may result in
serious or fatal injury to the user.
► Do not work near live wires.
■ The user may be struck by lighting if working during a
thunderstorm. This may result in serious or fatal injury to
the user.
► Do not work during thunderstorms.
4 Safety Precautions
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