User Manual

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DEFRNLITESPTNOSVFIDAPLHUHRCS EN
0478 111 9943 A - 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.
Svanen
The RM 4.0 R,
RM4.0RT, RM4.0RV,
RM 4.0 RTP models
comply with the Nordic
Ecolabel.
Printed on chlorine-free bleached paper. Paper is recyclable. Cover is halogen free.
1. Table of contents
Notes on the instruction manual 32
General 32
Instructions for reading the
instruction manual 32
Machine overview 32
For your safety 33
General 33
Refilling the tank – handling petrol 34
Clothing and equipment 34
Transporting the machine 34
Before operation 35
Working with your machine 35
Maintenance and repairs 37
Storage for prolonged periods
without operation 38
Disposal 38
Description of symbols 38
Standard equipment 39
Preparing the machine for
operation 39
General 39
Assembling the handlebar
(RM 4 R, RM 4 RT, RM 4 RV) 39
Assembling the handlebar
(RM 4 RTP) 39
Installing the cable clips 40
Attaching the self-propulsion cable 40
Fuel and engine oil 40
Controls 40
General 40
Height adjustment of the handlebar 41
Folding down the handlebar 41
Attaching and detaching the recoil
starter rope 41
Cutting height adjustment 41
Safety devices 41
Motorstop lever 41
Notes on working with the
machine 41
General information on mulching 41
When is mulching permissible? 42
How should mulching be
performed? 42
How often should mulching be
performed? 42
Operating the machine 42
Starting the engine 42
Stopping the engine 42
Self-propulsion (RM 4 RT,
RM 4 RV, RM 4 RTP) 42
Maintenance 43
Cleaning the machine 43
Checking blade wear 43
Sharpening the mowing blade 44
Removing and installing the
mowing blade 44
Engine 44
Storage (winter break) 44
Transport 45
Transporting 45
Environmental protection 45
Minimising wear and preventing
damage 45
Standard spare parts 46
EU - Declaration of conformity 46
Petrol lawn mowers (STIHL RM) 46
Technical specifications 47
REACH 47
Troubleshooting 48
Service schedule 49
Handover confirmation 49