Stihl 6357, Instruction Manual

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4 Safety Precautions
4.8 Working
WARNING
￭ The user may lose control of the lawn mower if they do not
start the engine correctly. This may result in serious injury
to the user.
► Start the engine as described in this instruction manual.
￭ 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.
► Only mow when visibility is good. Do not use the lawn
mower if the light and visibility conditions are poor.
► Operate the lawn mower alone.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Do not tilt the lawn mower.
► 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 work on slopes with an inclination greater than
25° (46.6%).
► Use the lawn mower with particular care when working
near slopes, terraces, ditches, rubbish piles and
embankments.
► Plan your working times so that more severe physical
strains over a longer period are avoided.
￭ Exhaust gases are produced when the engine is running.
Breathing in exhaust gases may result in poisoning.
► Do not breathe in exhaust gases.
► Use the lawn mower in a well-ventilated place.
► If nausea, headaches, vision problems, hearing
problems or dizziness occur: stop working and consult
a doctor.
￭ If the user is wearing hearing protection and the engine is
running, their perception and assessment of noise may be
limited.
► Work calmly and carefully.
￭ The lawn mower is equipped with a motorstop device.
► Releasing the control bar for mowing causes the engine
and blade to stop within 3 seconds.
￭ The turning blade may cut the user. This may result in
serious injury to the user.
￭ 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 and consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
￭ The lawn mower may cause vibrations when working.
► Wear work gloves.
► Take breaks.
► If signs of a circulatory disturbance occur: consult a
doctor.
￭ Inspect the mowing area and look out for obstacles. If the
blade hits a foreign object when working, the foreign
object or parts of it may be thrown up at high velocity. This
may result in injury to people and damage to property.
￭ When the control bar for mowing is released, the blade
continues to turn for a short time. This may result in
serious injury to people.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Do not touch a turning blade.
► If the blade is blocked by an object: stop
the engine. Only then remove the object.
► Remove foreign objects such as stones,
sticks, wires, toys or other foreign
objects from the working area. Mark
hidden objects that cannot be removed.