Stihl RM 248 T User Manual

► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL special‐
ist dealer.
11 Operating the Lawn Mower
11.1 Holding and Guiding the Lawn
Mower
► Hold the handlebar with both hands so the
thumbs enclose the handlebar.
11.2 Setting the Cutting Height
Seven cutting heights can be set:
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30 mm = position 1
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40 mm = position 2
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50 mm = position 3
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55 mm = position 4
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65 mm = position 5
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70 mm = position 6
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80 mm = position 7
The positions are indicated on the lawn mower.
Setting the cutting height
► Stop the engine.
The blade must not be turning.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Pull lever (1) from the notch and move to the
desired position.
11.3 Switching the Drive On and Off
11.3.1 Engaging Self-propulsion
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Start the engine.
► Pull control bar for self-propulsion (1) fully in
the direction of the handlebar and hold so the
thumb encloses the handlebar.
The lawn mower starts moving.
11.3.2 Disengaging Self-propulsion
► Release the control bar for self-propulsion.
► Wait until the lawn mower comes to a stand‐
still.
11.4 Mowing
► If working with self-propulsion engaged: drive
the lawn mower forwards in a controlled man‐
ner.
► If working with self-propulsion disengaged:
push the lawn mower forwards slowly and in a
controlled manner.
11 Operating the Lawn Mower English
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Stihl RM 248 T Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	RM 248 T
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English