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2.1 General
This instruction manual is a translation of 
the original manufacturer's 
instructions in the sense of EC Directive 
2006/42/EC.
STIHL is continually striving to further 
develop its range of products; we therefore 
reserve the right to make alterations to the 
form, technical specifications and 
equipment level of our standard 
equipment.
For this reason, the information and 
illustrations in this manual are subject to 
alterations.
This instruction manual may describe 
models that are not available in all 
countries.
This instruction manual is protected by 
copyright. All rights reserved, especially 
the right of reproduction, translation and 
processing using electronic systems.
2.2 Instructions for reading the 
instruction manual
Illustrations and texts describe specific 
operating steps.
All symbols which are affixed to the 
machine are explained in this instruction 
manual.
Viewing direction:
Viewing direction when "left" and "right" 
are used in the instruction manual:
the user is standing behind the machine 
and is looking forwards in the direction of 
travel.
Section reference:
References to relevant sections and 
subsections for further descriptions are 
made using arrows. The following example 
shows a reference to a section: ( 5.)
Designation of text passages:
The instructions described can be 
identified as in the following examples.
Operating steps which require intervention 
on the part of the user:
● Release bolt (1) using a screwdriver, 
operate lever (2)...
General lists:
– Use of the product for sporting or 
competitive events
Texts with added significance:
Text passages with added significance are 
identified using the symbols described 
below in order to especially emphasise 
them in the instruction manual:
General 59
Cleaning the machine 59
Checking blade wear 60
Removing and installing the blade 60
Sharpening the mowing blade 61
Engine 61
Battery and charger maintenance 61
Wheels and gearbox 61
Lawn roller maintenance 61
Blade brake clutch (RM 650 VS, 
RM 655 RS, RM 655 VS, 
RM 655 YS) 61
Adjusting the self-propulsion cable 
(RM 655 YS) 61
Checking skirting protector wear 62
Storage and periods of inoperation 
(winter break) 62
Transport 62
Transport 62
Environmental protection 63
Minimising wear and preventing 
damage 63
Standard spare parts 64
Declaration of conformity 64
EU declaration of conformity – 
STIHL RM 650.0 T/ V/ VS, 
RM 650.1 VE, RM 655.0 V/YS, 
RM 655.1 RS/ VS lawn mower 64
UKCA-Declaration of Conformity 
STIHL RM 650.0 T, RM 650.0 V, 
RM 655.0 V, RM 655.1 RS, RM 
655.1 VS Lawn Mower 65
Technical specifications 65
REACH 68
Troubleshooting 68
Service schedule 70
Handover confirmation 70
Service confirmation 70
2. Notes on the instruction 
manual
Danger
Risk of accident and severe injury 
to persons. A certain type of 
behaviour is necessary or must be 
avoided.
Warning
Risk of injury to persons. A certain 
type of behaviour prevents possible 
or probable injuries.