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4 Safety Precautions
4.2 Intended Use
The STIHL RM 248 or RM 253 lawn mower is used to mow
grass.
WARNING
■ Failure to use the lawn mower as intended may result in
serious or fatal injury to people and damage to property.
► Use the lawn mower as described in this instruction
manual and in the engine instruction manual.
4.3 Requirements for the User
WARNING
■ Uninstructed users cannot recognise or evaluate the
dangers posed by the lawn mower. This may result in
serious or fatal injury to the user or other people.
► If passing on the lawn mower to another person: provide
them with the lawn mower and engine instruction
manuals also.
► Make sure that the user meets the following conditions:
– The user is rested.
– The user is physically, sensorily and mentally capable
of operating the lawn mower and working with it. If the
user is physically, sensorily or mentally impaired, the
machine must only be used under supervision or
following instruction by a responsible person.
– The user can recognise and evaluate the dangers
posed by the lawn mower.
– The user is aware that they are responsible for
accidents and damage.
– The user is of legal age or the user is being trained
under supervision in a profession in accordance with
national regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a STIHL
specialist dealer or a competent person before using
the lawn mower for the first time.
– The user is not impaired by alcohol, medicines or
drugs.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
Do not touch a turning blade.
Detach the spark plug socket during transport,
storage, maintenance or repair.
Maintain a safety distance.
► Read, understand and keep the instruction
manual.