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DEFRNLITESPTNOSVFIDAPLSLSKTR EN
0478 111 9940 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 38
General 38
Instructions for reading the
instruction manual 38
Machine overview 39
For your safety 39
General 39
Refilling the tank – handling petrol 40
Battery and charger 40
Clothing and equipment 41
Transporting the machine 41
Before operation 41
Working with your machine 42
Maintenance and repairs 44
Storage for prolonged periods
without operation 45
Disposal 45
Description of symbols 45
Standard equipment 46
Preparing the machine for
operation 46
General 46
Assembling the handlebar 46
Installing the cable guide 46
Attaching and detaching the recoil
starter rope 47
Installing the grass catcher box 47
Fuel and engine oil 47
Controls 47
General 47
Controls on the handlebar 47
Folding down the handlebar 47
Height adjustment of the handlebar 48
Central cutting height adjustment 48
Battery and charger (RM 545 VE) 48
Level indicator 48
Attaching and detaching the grass
catcher box 48
Safety devices 49
Safety devices 49
Motorstop lever 49
Notes on working with the
machine 49
Working area for operator 49
Lawn mower with lawn roller 49
Mulching 49
How should mulching be
performed? 50
Operating the machine 50
Starting the engine 50
Stopping the engine 50
Self-propulsion 50
Emptying the grass catcher box 51
Maintenance 51
General 51
Cleaning the machine 51
Checking blade wear 51
Removing and installing the blade 52
Checking the balance of the blade 52
Sharpening the mowing blade 52
Adjusting the self-propulsion cable 52
Engine 53
Battery and charger maintenance 53
Wheels and gearbox 53
Lawn roller maintenance 53
Storage and periods of inoperation
(winter break) 53
Transport 54
Transport 54
Environmental protection 54