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PTNOSVFIDAELBGUK
0478 121 9804 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 8
General 8
Instructions for reading the
instruction manual 8
Country-specific versions 8
Machine overview 8
For your safety 9
General 9
Warning – dangers caused by
electrical current 10
Clothing and equipment 10
Transporting the machine 11
Before operation 11
Working with your machine 11
Maintenance, cleaning, repairs and
storage 13
Storage for prolonged periods
without operation 14
Disposal 14
Description of symbols 14
Preparing the machine for
operation 14
Assembling lawn mower 14
Controls 15
Grass catcher box 15
Level indicator 15
Handlebar 15
Central cutting height adjustment 15
Notes on working with the
machine 16
General points 16
Correct motor load 16
If the mowing blade blocks 16
Thermal motor overload protection 16
Working area for operator 16
Safety devices 16
Safety devices 16
Two-hand operation 16
Motor run-down brake 16
Operating the machine 17
Electrical connection 17
Strain relief 17
Switching on the lawn mower 17
Switching off lawn mower 17
Emptying the grass catcher box 17
Maintenance 17
General 17
Cleaning the machine 18
Electric motor and wheels 18
Upper handlebar 18
Mowing blade maintenance 18
Removing and installing the
mowing blade 18
Sharpening the mowing blade 18
Storage (winter break) 19
Transport 19
Transport 19
Minimising wear and preventing
damage 19
Environmental protection 20
Standard spare parts 20
EU - Declaration of conformity 20
Lawn mower, manually operated
and mains-powered (STIHL RME) 20
Technical specifications 21
Troubleshooting 21
Service schedule 22
Handover confirmation 22
Service confirmation 22