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DEFRNLITESPTNOSVFIDAELRU EN
0478 131 9940 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 40
General 40
Instructions for reading the
instruction manual 40
Country-specific versions 41
Machine overview 41
For your safety 41
General 41
Clothing and equipment 42
Battery 42
Charger 43
Charging 44
Transporting the machine 44
Transporting the battery 44
Before operation 45
Working with your machine 45
Maintenance, cleaning, repairs and
storage 47
Storage for prolonged periods
without operation 47
Disposal 48
Description of symbols 48
Standard equipment 48
Preparing the machine for
operation 49
General points 49
Installing the mono comfort
handlebar (RMA 443 C,
RMA 443 PC, RMA 443 TC,
RMA 448 PC, RMA 448 TC) 49
Installing dual handlebar
(RMA 443) 49
Assembling the grass catcher box 49
Battery and charger 50
General 50
Connecting charger to the mains 50
Removing/inserting the battery 50
Recharging the battery 50
LEDs on the battery 51
LED on the charger 51
Controls 51
Safety plug 51
Eco mode switch 52
Grass catcher box 52
Adjusting the mono comfort
handlebar (RMA 443 C,
RMA 443 PC, RMA 443 TC,
RMA 448 PC, RMA 448 TC) 52
Folding down dual handlebar
(RMA 443) 52
Central cutting height adjustment 52
Level indicator 53
Notes on working with the
machine 53
General 53
Cutting performance 53
Working area for operator 53
Correct motor load 53
If the mowing blade blocks 53
Thermal motor overload protection 53
Safety devices 54
Safety plug 54
Safety devices 54
Two-hand operation 54
Motor run-down brake 54
Operating the machine 54
Preparatory measures 54
Switching the lawnmower on 54
Switching the lawn mower off 54
Self-propulsion (RMA 443 TC,
RMA 448 TC) 54
Emptying the grass catcher box 55