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DEFRNLITESPTNOSVFIDAPLSLSKTR EN
0478 111 9953 B - EN
The switch and safety devices installed in 
the machine must not be removed or 
bypassed. In particular, never secure the 
motorstop lever or blade stop lever to the 
handlebar (e.g. by tying it).
Caution – risk of injury!
Never put hands or feet on or 
underneath rotating parts. 
Never touch the rotating blade. 
Always keep away from the discharge 
opening.
Always observe the safety distance 
provided by the handlebar. The handlebar 
must always be installed correctly and 
must not be modified. Never operate the 
machine with the handlebar folded down.
Never attach any objects to the handlebar 
(e.g. work clothing).
Only work during the day or with good 
artificial light.
Do not operate the machine in the rain or 
during thunder storms, particularly when 
there is  a risk of lightning strike.
The risk of accidents is higher if the ground 
is damp due to increased danger of 
slipping.
Particular caution should be exercised 
during working in order to prevent slipping. 
If possible, avoid using the machine when 
the ground is damp.
Exhaust gases:
The machine generates 
poisonous exhaust gases when 
the engine is running. The 
gases contain poisonous 
carbon monoxide, a colourless and 
odourless gas, as well as other pollutants. 
The engine must never be operated in 
closed or poorly ventilated spaces.
Starting:
Exercise care when starting the machine 
and observe the instructions contained in 
the section entitled "Operating the 
machine" ( 13.). Starting the machine in 
accordance with these instructions 
reduces the risk of injury.
Risk of injury!
If the starter rope recoils at speed, the 
hand and arm will be pulled towards the 
engine faster than the starter rope can be 
released. This kickback can result in 
broken bones, crush injuries and sprains.
Keep your feet a safe distance from the 
cutting tool when starting the machine.
The machine must not be tilted during 
start-up.
The self-propulsion lever must not be 
actuated when starting the engine.
RM 650 VS, RM 655 RS, RM 655 VS, 
RM 655 YS: The mowing blade must not 
be engaged when starting the engine.
Do not start the engine if the discharge 
chute is not covered by the discharge flap 
or the grass catcher box.
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 try 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.
Danger to life through poisoning!
In the case of nausea, headache, 
impaired vision (e.g. decreasing 
field of view) hearing disorder, 
dizziness, decreasing power of 
concentration, stop working 
immediately. These symptoms may 
be caused by excessively high 
exhaust gas concentrations.
Risk of injury!
Never place your hands or feet 
above, underneath or on rotating 
parts.