User Manual

0478 111 9939 B - EN
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Lifting or carrying the machine:
● Only lift or carry the machine at the
lifting point (1) and the upper
handlebar (2) or, when the upper
handlebar is folded, by the two lower
handlebar sections (3) (see illustration
A).
Transporting the machine:
When transporting the machine on a load
floor (trailer, car, etc.), always use suitable
fastening material of an adequate size to
prevent it from slipping. Attach ropes or
straps at the following points on the
machine:
– Front wheel, rear wheel
– Lower handlebars
Important information on maintenance
and care of the product group
petrol lawn mowers (STIHL RM)
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
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:
–Blades
– Grass catcher box
– V-belt (RM 248 T, RM 253 T)
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:
– Product modifications not approved by
STIHL.
– Use of fuel and lubricants not approved
by STIHL (lubricants, petrol and engine
oil, see engine manufacturer's
specifications).
– 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:
– Corrosive and other resultant damage
caused by incorrect storage.
– Damage to the machine through the
use of inferior-quality spare parts.
– Damage due to untimely or inadequate
maintenance or damage due to
maintenance or repair work not
performed in the workshops of
specialist dealers.
Lawn clippings should be
composted and not disposed of
in household waste.
The machine, its packaging and
accessories are all produced
from recyclable materials and must be
disposed of accordingly.
Risk of injury!
Only lash the machine when it is
standing on all four wheels. In this
position the mowing blade is not
exposed and no engine oil or fuel
can escape (see illustration B).
13. Minimising wear and
preventing damage
14. Environmental protection