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DEFRNLITESPTNOSVFIDAPLSKHUSR EN
0478 111 9937 B - EN
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing STIHL. We
develop and manufacture our quality
products to meet our customers'
requirements. The products are designed
for reliability even under extreme
conditions.
STIHL also stands for premium service
quality. Our specialist dealers guarantee
competent advice and instruction as well
as comprehensive service support.
We thank you for your confidence in us
and hope you will enjoy working with your
STIHL product.
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE AND
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE.
Printed on chlorine-free bleached paper. Paper is recyclable. Cover is halogen free.
1. Table of contents
Notes on the instruction manual 36
General 36
Instructions for reading the
instruction manual 36
Machine overview 36
For your safety 37
General 37
Refilling the tank – handling petrol 38
Clothing and equipment 38
Transporting the machine 39
Before operation 39
Working with your machine 39
Maintenance and repairs 41
Storage for prolonged periods
without operation 42
Disposal 42
Description of symbols 42
Standard equipment 43
Preparing the machine for
operation 43
Assembling the handlebar 43
Installing protective sleeve 44
Single-wheel cutting height
adjustment 44
Height adjustment of the handlebar 44
Fuel and engine oil 44
Assembling the grass catcher bag 45
Attaching and detaching the grass
catcher bag 45
Blade brake clutch (BBC) 45
Notes on working with the
machine 45
Working area for operator 46
Operating the machine 46
Starting the engine 46
Engaging the mowing blade 46
Disengaging the mowing blade 46
Checking the blade brake clutch
(BBC) 46
Switching on self-propulsion 47
Switching off self-propulsion 47
Stopping the engine 47
Grass catcher bag with anti-dust
screen 47
Maintenance 48
Cleaning the machine 48
Wheels 48
Engine 48
Gearbox 48
Blade brake clutch maintenance 48
Checking blade wear 49
Removing and installing the
mowing blade 49
Sharpening the mowing blade 49
Cable maintenance 49
Storage and periods of inoperation
(winter break) 51
Transport 51
Securing the machine (lashing) 51
Lifting or carrying the machine 51
Environmental protection 51
Minimising wear and preventing
damage 51
Standard spare parts 52
EU - Declaration of conformity 52
Petrol lawn mowers (STIHL RM) 52
Technical specifications 53
REACH 54
Troubleshooting 54
Service schedule 55
Handover confirmation 55