Maintenance, Cleaning, Repairs And - Stihl RLE 240 Manuel D'utilisation

– before adjusting the working depth,
– before opening the discharge flap or
removing the grass catcher box.
Switch off the motor, disconnect
the mains plug and ensure that
the blades/spring-tines have
come to a complete standstill,
– before pushing the machine onto an
area not covered with grass,
– before lifting or carrying the machine,
– before transporting the machine.
Switch off the motor, disconnect
the mains plug and ensure that
the blades/spring-tines have
come to a complete standstill,
– before leaving the machine unattended,
– before freeing a blocked scarifying
unit/aerator roller or unblocking the
discharge chute,
– before you check, clean or carry out
work on the machine (e.g. folding down
the handlebar),
– if there has been a collision with an
obstacle. Inspect the machine for
damage and perform the necessary
repairs before re-starting and using the
machine,
– if the machine vibrates excessively. In
this case the machine must be checked
immediately.
Risk of injury through defective
parts!
Strong vibration is normally an
indication of a fault.
In particular, the machine must not
be operated with a damaged or
bent scarifying unit/aerator roller
(blade shaft, blades/spring-tines,
bracket and fastening).
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In the event of excessive vibration or after
a collision with an obstacle, check the
machine, in particular the scarifying
unit/aerator roller (blade shaft,
blades/spring-tines, bracket and
fastening), housing, discharge flap and
grass catcher box for damage and loose
parts and carry out the necessary repairs
before re-starting and working with the
machine. If you do not have the
appropriate expertise, have the necessary
repairs carried out by a specialist dealer
(STIHL recommends STIHL specialist
dealers).

4.7 Maintenance, cleaning, repairs and

storage
Before performing any work on
the machine, before adjusting or
cleaning the machine, or before
checking whether the electric cable is
tangled or damaged, switch off the
machine, disconnect the mains plug and
allow the blades/spring-tines to come to a
standstill.
Allow the machine to fully cool down
before storing it in enclosed places,
performing maintenance on it or cleaning
it.
Cleaning:
The complete machine must be cleaned
thoroughly following use. (
Remove accumulated clipping deposits
using a stick. Clean the underside of the
machine with water and a brush.
Never use high-pressure cleaners and do
not clean the machine under running water
(e.g. using a garden hose).
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents.
These can damage plastics and metals,
impairing the safe operation of your STIHL
machine.
In order to prevent fire hazards, the area
around the air vents on the side of the
machine must be kept free from e.g. grass,
straw, moss, leaves or escaping grease.
Maintenance operations:
Only maintenance operations described in
this instruction manual may be carried out.
Have all other work performed by a
specialist dealer.
If you do not have the necessary expertise
or auxiliary equipment, please always
contact a specialist dealer.
STIHL recommends that you have
maintenance operations and repairs
performed exclusively by a STIHL
specialist dealer.
STIHL specialist dealers regularly attend
training courses and are provided with
technical information.
Only use tools, accessories or
attachments approved for this machine by
STIHL or technically identical parts.
Otherwise, there may be a risk of
accidents resulting in personal injury or
damage to the machine. If you have any
questions, please consult a specialist
dealer.
The characteristics of original STIHL tools,
accessories and spare parts are optimally
11.2)
adapted to the machine and the user's
requirements. Genuine STIHL spare parts
can be recognised by the STIHL spare
parts number, by the STIHL lettering and,
if present, by the STIHL spare parts
symbol. On smaller parts, only the symbol
may be present.
Always keep warning and information
stickers clean and readable. Damaged or
missing stickers must be replaced by new,
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