Transporting The Battery; Minimising Wear And Preventing Damage - Stihl Rma 443 Mode D'emploi

Carrying the machine:
● Two persons:
Only lift the machine by the front handle
(1) and by the handlebar (3). Always
ensure sufficient distance between the
mowing blade and your body,
particularly your feet and legs.
● One person:
Lift and carry the machine with one
hand in the middle of the upper
transport handle (2) and the other hand
on the lower transport handle (1).
Lashing the machine:
● Only transport the machine on a
clean, flat load floor on all 4
wheels and secure using suitable
fastening materials.
● Attach ropes or straps at the marked
points (4).

14.2 Transporting the battery

● Before transport, it must be ensured
that the battery is in good operating
condition. ( 4.3)
● Transport the battery either in the
machine or in appropriate safe
packaging.
● Observe the instructions in the "For
your Safety – Transporting the battery".
( 4.7)
The battery is subject to the requirements
for transporting hazardous goods. The
battery is classed as a UN 3480 (lithium-
ion battery) and has been tested in
accordance with the UN Manual of Tests
and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3.
Please refer to www.stihl.com/safety-data-
sheets for transport instructions.
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15. Minimising wear and
preventing damage
Important information on maintenance
and care of the product group
Lawn mower, manually operated and
battery-powered (STIHL RMA)
STIHL assumes no liability for material or
personal damage caused by the non-
observance of information contained in the
operating instructions, in particular with
regard to safety, operation and
maintenance, or which arise through the
use of unauthorised attachment or spare
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parts.
Please always observe the following
important information for the prevention of
damage or excessive wear to your STIHL
machine:
1. Wearing parts
Some parts of the STIHL machine are
subject to normal wear even when used
properly and must be replaced in due time
depending on type and duration of use.
These include:
– Blade
– Grass catcher box
– Battery
2. Compliance with the information in
this instruction manual
The STIHL machine must be used,
maintained and stored with the care
described in this instruction manual. Any
damage caused by non-compliance with
the safety, operating and maintenance
instructions is the sole responsibility of the
user.
This applies in particular to:
– Incorrect electrical connection
(voltage).
– Product modifications not approved by
STIHL.
– The use of tools or accessories which
are not approved or suitable for the
machine, or are of inferior quality.
– Improper use of the product.
– Use of the product for sporting or
competitive events.
– Resultant damage due to continued use
of the product with defective
components.
3. Maintenance operations
All operations listed in the section
"Maintenance" must be performed
regularly.
If these maintenance operations cannot be
carried out by the user, a specialist dealer
must be commissioned to perform them.
STIHL recommends that you have
maintenance operations and repairs
performed exclusively by a STIHL
specialist dealer.
STIHL specialist dealers regularly attend
training courses and are provided with
technical information.
If these operations are neglected, faults
may arise which are the responsibility of
the user.
These include:
– damage to the drive motor as a result of
inadequate cleaning of the cooling air
guide (inlet slots),
– corrosive and other resultant damage
caused by incorrect storage,
– damage to the machine through the use
of inferior-quality spare parts,
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