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DEFRNLITESPTNOSVDAELRU EN
0478 121 9921 A - 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 32
General 32
Instructions for reading the
instruction manual 32
Country-specific versions 32
Machine overview 33
For your safety 33
General 33
Clothing and equipment 34
Transporting the machine 34
Before operation 35
Working with your machine 35
Maintenance, cleaning, repairs and
storage 37
Storage for prolonged periods
without operation 37
Warning – dangers caused by
electrical current 38
Disposal 38
Description of symbols 38
Standard equipment 39
Preparing the machine for
operation 39
General 39
Installing mono handlebar
(RME 443 C) 39
Installing dual handlebar
(RME 443) 39
Assembling the grass catcher box 40
Controls 40
Mono handlebar (RME 443 C) 40
Dual handlebar (RME 443) 40
Grass catcher box 41
Central cutting height adjustment 41
Level indicator 41
Notes on working with the
machine 41
General points 41
Correct motor load 41
If the mowing blade blocks 41
Thermal motor overload protection 41
Safety devices 42
Safety devices 42
Two-hand operation 42
Motor run-down brake 42
Operating the machine 42
Electrical connection 42
Strain relief 42
Switching on the lawn mower 42
Switching off lawn mower 43
Emptying the grass catcher box 43
Working area for operator 43
Maintenance 43
General 43
Cleaning the machine 43
Electric motor and wheels 43
Upper handlebar RME 443 44
Mowing blade maintenance 44
Removing and installing the
mowing blade 44
Sharpening the mowing blade 45
Storage (winter break) 45
Transport 45
Transport 45
Minimising wear and preventing
damage 46
Environmental protection 46
Standard spare parts 46
EU - Declaration of conformity 47
Lawn mower, manually operated
and mains-powered (STIHL RME) 47
Technical specifications 47