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Working on slopes:
Always work across and back on slopes, 
never up and down.
If the user loses control when mowing up 
and down, there is a risk of being run over 
by the machine.
Be particularly careful when changing 
direction on a slope.
Always ensure good stability on slopes 
and avoid mowing on excessively steep 
slopes.
For safety reasons, the machine must not 
be used on slopes with an inclination of 
more than 25° (46.6%). Risk of injury!
A slope inclination of 25° corresponds to a 
vertical height increase of 46.6 cm for a 
100 cm horizontal distance.
In order to ensure an adequate oil supply 
for the engine, the information in the 
accompanying engine instruction manual 
must be additionally observed when using 
the machine on slopes.
Working:
Do not attempt to examine the 
blade while the lawn mower is 
operating. Never open the 
discharge flap and/or remove the grass 
catcher box when the mowing blade is 
running. Rotating blades can cause injury.
Only operate the machine at walking 
speed – never run when working with the 
machine. Working quickly with the 
machine increases the risk of injury due to 
stumbling, slipping, etc.
Be particularly careful when turning the 
machine around or pulling it towards you.
Risk of stumbling!
Use the machine with great care when 
working near slopes, terraces, ditches and 
embankments. In particular, ensure that 
you maintain sufficient distance to such 
danger areas.
Objects hidden in the turf (lawn sprinkler 
systems, posts, water valves, foundations, 
electrical wires, etc.) must be avoided. 
Never run over any such foreign objects.
Beware of the cutting tool 
running on for several seconds 
before coming to a standstill.
Switch off the engine, allow the 
work tool to come to a complete 
standstill, detach the spark plug socket 
and additionally remove the battery (with 
RM 545 VE)
– before leaving the machine unattended,
– before re-filling the tank. Allow the 
engine to cool down before filling the 
tank.
Fire hazard!
– before remedying blockages, including 
those in the discharge chute,
– before lifting or carrying the machine,
– before transporting the machine,
– before carrying out any work on the 
mowing blade,
– before checking or cleaning the 
machine or before carrying out any 
other work (e.g. folding down the 
handlebar) on it,
– after hitting a foreign object or if the 
lawn mower begins to vibrate 
excessively. In these cases check the 
machine, in particular the cutting unit 
(blade, blade shaft, blade fastening) for 
damage and carry out the necessary 
repairs before restarting and working 
with the machine.
Stop the engine
– When pushing the machine to and from 
the area to be worked.
– Before pushing the machine onto an 
area not covered with grass.
– Before opening the discharge flap or 
removing the grass catcher box.
– When the machine has to be tilted for 
transportation.
– Before adjusting the cutting height.
Risk of injury!
Never place your hands or feet 
above, underneath or on rotating 
parts.
Risk of injury!
Strong vibration is normally an 
indication of a fault.
In particular, the lawn mower must 
not be operated with a damaged or 
bent crankshaft or mowing blade.
If you do not have the appropriate 
expertise, have the necessary 
repairs carried out by a specialist 
dealer (STIHL recommends STIHL 
specialist dealers).