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DEFRNLITESPTNOSVFIDAPLSKHUSR EN
0478 111 9944 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 32
Working with your machine 33
Maintenance and repairs 34
Storage for prolonged periods
without operation 35
Disposal 36
Description of symbols 36
Standard equipment 36
Preparing the machine for
operation 36
General 36
Assembling the handlebar 36
Fuel and engine oil 37
Controls 37
General 37
Folding down the handlebar 37
Attaching and detaching the recoil
starter rope 37
Adjusting the cutting height 37
Safety devices 38
Motorstop lever 38
Notes on working with the
machine 38
General information on mulching 38
When is mulching permissible? 38
How should mulching be
performed? 38
How often should mulching be
performed? 39
Operating the machine 39
Starting the engine 39
Stopping the engine 39
Self-propulsion (RM 2 RT) 39
Working area for operator 39
Maintenance 39
Cleaning the machine 39
Checking blade wear 40
Sharpening the mowing blade 40
Removing and installing the
mowing blade 40
Engine 40
Wheels and gearbox 41
Storage (winter break) 41
Transport 41
Transporting 41
Minimising wear and preventing
damage 41
Environmental protection 42
Standard spare parts 42
EU - Declaration of conformity 42
Petrol lawn mowers (STIHL RM) 42
Technical specifications 43
REACH 44
Troubleshooting 44
Service schedule 45
Handover confirmation 45
Service confirmation 45