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8.1 Adjusting the mono 
handlebar (RM 448 PC, 
RM 448 TC, RM 448 VC)
Folding down handlebar:
Transport position (for cleaning, for 
space-saving transport and for storage of 
the machine):
● Detach the recoil starter rope from the 
rope guide. (Ö 7.5)
● Hold the upper handlebar (2) with one 
hand at its highest point and lift (relieve 
load) slightly.
● Press the detent lever (1) downwards 
and hold.
● Fold down handlebar (2) forwards.
Working position (to push machine):
● Fold the handlebar (2) up rearwards 
and ensure that the handlebar is fully 
engaged.
● Attach the recoil starter rope at the rope 
guide. (Ö 7.5)
Height adjustment:
The height of the mono handlebar can be 
adjusted to 2 levels:
● Hold the upper handlebar (2) with one 
hand at its highest point and lift (relieve 
load) slightly.
● Press the detent lever (1) downwards 
and hold.
● Move the handlebar (2) into the 
required position.
● Release the detent lever (1) and ensure 
that the handlebar is again fully 
engaged.
8.2 Folding down the dual 
handlebar (RM 443, RM 443 T, 
RM 448 PT, RM 448 T, 
RM 448 TX)
Transport position (for cleaning, for 
space-saving transport and for storage of 
the machine):
● Detach the recoil starter rope from the 
rope guide. (Ö 7.5)
● Open the quick-clamping devices (1) – 
fold downwards – and fold down upper 
handlebar (2) forwards.
Working position (to push machine):
● Fold up the upper handlebar (2) 
rearwards and hold with one hand.
● Close quick-clamping devices (1) (fold 
upwards).
● Attach the recoil starter rope at the rope 
guide. (Ö 7.5)
8.3 Grass catcher box
Attaching:
● Open the discharge flap (1) and 
hold it open.
● Attach the grass catcher box (2) to the 
mountings (3) on the rear of machine by 
means of the locating lugs.
● Close the discharge flap (1).
Detaching:
● Open the discharge flap (1) and hold it 
open.
● Lift the grass catcher box (2) and 
remove it rearwards.
● Close the discharge flap (1).
8.4 Central cutting height 
adjustment
Six different cutting heights can be 
set.
Level 1 = 25 mm
Level 6 = 75 mm
Setting the cutting height:
● Hold the handle (1), pull the lever (2) 
upwards and hold.
● Set the required cutting height by 
moving the machine upwards and 
downwards. The current cutting height 
can be read off at the cutting height 
indicator (3) by means of the 
marking (4).
8. Controls
Danger of pinching!
When actuating the detent lever, 
always hold the upper handlebar 
with one hand at its highest point. 
Never place your fingers between 
the handlebar and bracket (above 
and below the detent lever).
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Danger of pinching!
The upper handlebar can be folded 
down by releasing the quick-
release caps. For this reason, 
always hold the upper 
handlebar (2) with one hand at its 
highest point when you open the 
quick-release caps.
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