User Manual

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DEFRNLITESPTNOSVFIDASKCSEL EN
0478 111 9939 B - EN
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing STIHL. We
develop and manufacture our quality
products to meet our customers'
requirements. The products are designed
for reliability even under extreme
conditions.
STIHL also stands for premium service
quality. Our specialist dealers guarantee
competent advice and instruction as well
as comprehensive service support.
We thank you for your confidence in us
and hope you will enjoy working with your
STIHL product.
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE AND
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE.
Printed on chlorine-free bleached paper. Paper is recyclable. Cover is halogen free.
1. Table of contents
Notes on the instruction manual 30
General 30
Instructions for reading the
instruction manual 30
Machine overview 30
For your safety 30
General 30
Refilling the tank – handling petrol 32
Clothing and equipment 32
Transporting the machine 32
Before operation 33
Working with your machine 33
Maintenance and repairs 35
Storage for prolonged periods
without operation 36
Disposal 36
Description of symbols 36
Standard equipment 37
Preparing the machine for
operation 37
General 37
Assembling the handlebar 37
Attaching and detaching the recoil
starter rope 37
Folding down the upper handlebar 37
Assembling grass catcher box 38
Removing and attaching the grass
catcher box 38
Central cutting height adjustment 38
Fuel and engine oil 38
Safety devices 38
Safety devices 38
Motorstop lever 39
Notes on working with the
machine 39
Working area for operator 39
Operating the machine 39
Starting the engine 39
Stopping the engine 39
Self-propulsion lever (RM 248 T,
RM 253 T) 39
Level indicator 39
Emptying the grass catcher box 40
Maintenance 40
General 40
Cleaning the machine 40
Engine 40
Checking the mowing blade wear
limit 40
Maintaining the mowing blade 41
Storage (winter break) 41
Transport 41
Transporting 41
Minimising wear and preventing
damage 42
Environmental protection 42
Standard spare parts 43
EU - Declaration of conformity 43
Petrol lawn mowers (STIHL RM) 43
Technical specifications 44
REACH 45
Troubleshooting 45
Service schedule 46
Handover confirmation 46
Service confirmation 46