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2.1 General
This instruction manual constitutes 
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 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: (Ö 4.)
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:
Texts relating to illustrations:
Illustrations relating to use of the machine 
can be found in the front of this instruction 
manual.
The camera symbol serves to link 
the figures on the illustration pages 
with the corresponding text 
passages in the instruction manual.
2.3 Country-specific versions
STIHL supplies chargers with different 
plugs and switches, depending on the 
country of sale.
Removing and installing the 
mowing blade 46
Sharpening the mowing blade 47
Storage (winter break) 47
Transport 48
Carrying and securing the lawn 
mower 48
Transporting the battery 48
Minimising wear and preventing 
damage 48
Environmental protection 49
Standard spare parts 49
EU - Declaration of conformity 49
Lawn mower, manually operated 
and battery-powered (STIHL RMA) 49
STIHL charger AL 50
Technical specifications 50
Lawn mower STIHL RMA 2.0 RT 50
STIHL AP battery 50
STIHL charger AL 50
REACH 51
Troubleshooting 51
Service schedule 52
Handover confirmation 52
Service confirmation 52
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.
Caution
Minor injuries or material damage 
can be prevented by a certain type 
of behaviour.
Note
Information for better use of the 
machine and in order to avoid 
possible operating errors.
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