Stihl RT 4097 S, Instruction Manual, Page: 9 / 310

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4.1 General
These safety regulations must
be observed when working with
the machine.
Read the entire instruction
manual before using the
machine for the first time. Keep
the instruction manual in a safe
place for future reference.
Observe the operating and maintenance
instructions contained in the separate
engine instruction manual.
These safety precautions are essential for
your safety, however the list is not
exhaustive. Always use the machine in a
reasonable and responsible manner and
be aware that the user is responsible for
accidents involving third parties or their
property.
Only give or lend the machine, including
any accessories, to persons who are
familiar with this model and how to operate
it. The instruction manual forms part of the
machine and must always be provided to
persons borrowing it.
Make sure that the user is physically,
sensorily and mentally capable of
operating the machine 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.
Make sure that the user is of legal age or
being trained under supervision in a
profession in accordance with national
regulations.
The machine must only be operated by
persons who are well rested and in good
physical and mental condition. If your
health is impaired, you should consult your
doctor to determine whether working with
the machine is possible. The machine
should not be operated after the
consumption of alcohol, drugs or
medications which impair reactions.
Caution – risk of accident!
The ride-on mower is only intended for
mowing lawns; its use for other purposes
is not permitted.
The machine must only be equipped with
original STIHL accessories. These enable
further applications. Information is
available from your STIHL specialist
dealer.
Due to the physical danger to the user or
other persons, the machine must not be
used, for example, for the following
applications (incomplete list):
– for cutting creepers,
– for shredding or chopping tree or hedge
cuttings,
– for clearing paths (vacuuming,
blowing),
– for snow clearing using the mowing
deck,
– for the care of lawn roofs,
– for levelling earth mounds, e.g. mole
hills.
1 Steering wheel
2 Driver's seat
3 Rear wheel
4 Cutting height adjustment lever
5 Deflector flap
6 Mowing deck
7 Front wheel
8 Headlamp
9 Bumper (RT 4097 S, RT 4112 S,
RT 4112 SZ)
10 Engine hood
11 Tank cap
12 Driving direction selector lever
(forward - reverse)
13 Ignition lock
14 Parking brake lever
15 Mowing deck switch
16 Throttle lever with choke function
(RT 4097 S, RT 4097 SX,
RT 4112 S)
17 Throttle lever (RT 4112 SZ)
18 Choke knob (RT 4112 SZ)
19 Beverage holder
20 Storage compartment
21 Reverse mowing safety switch
22 Trailer hitch
4. For your safety
Risk of death from suffocation!
Packaging material is not a toy -
danger of suffocation! Keep
packaging material away from
children.