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Store the machine on a level surface so 
that it cannot unintentionally roll away.
5.10 Disposal
Waste products such as used engine oil or 
fuel, used lubricants, filters, batteries and 
similar wearing parts can be harmful to 
people, animals and the environment, and 
must consequently be disposed of 
properly.
Consult your recycling centre or your 
specialist dealer for information on the 
proper disposal of waste products. STIHL 
recommends STIHL specialist dealers.
Ensure that old machines are properly 
disposed of. Render the machine 
unusable prior to disposal. In order to 
prevent accidents, remove the ignition 
lead, empty the fuel tank and drain the 
engine oil in particular.
The battery must be disposed of 
separately from the machine. Ensure that 
batteries are disposed of safely and in an 
environmentally friendly manner.
Risk of injury due to the mowing blade!
Always store an old lawn mower in a safe 
place prior to scrapping. Ensure that the 
machine and particularly the mowing blade 
are kept out of the reach of children.
RM 650 VS, RM 655 RS, RM 655 VS, 
RM 655 YS:
RM650T, RM650V, RM655V:
RM 650 VE:
START: Fit the battery, start the engine.
STOP: Stop the engine.
Engaging self-propulsion 
6. Description of symbols
Attention!
Read the instruction man-
ual and follow the safety 
instructions before initial 
use.
Risk of injury!
Keep other people out of the 
danger area.
Caution!
Keep your hands and feet 
away from the blades.
Detach the spark plug 
socket before performing 
work on the cutting tool or 
maintenance and cleaning 
work.
Caution – risk of injury!
Never reach into the working 
area of the blade when the 
engine is running.
Starting the engine, engaging the mowing 
blade
Disengaging the mowing blade
Switching on self-propulsion
Throttle setting
Choke position 
(only RM 655 YS) – 
Press throttle lever 
forward to the stop
Start position – 
maximum speed
Stop position – stop 
the engine, pull the 
throttle lever back to 
the stop
Starting the engine
Stopping the engine
Switching on self-propulsion