Machine Overview; For Your Safety - Stihl RL 540 Manuel D'utilisation

STIHL is continually striving to further
develop its range of products; we therefore
reserve the right to make alterations to the
form, technical specifications and
equipment level of our standard
equipment.
For this reason, the information and
illustrations in this manual are subject to
alterations.
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2.2 Instructions for reading the
instruction manual
Illustrations and texts describe specific
operating steps.
All symbols which are affixed to the
machine are explained in this instruction
manual.
Viewing direction:
Viewing direction when "left" and "right"
are used in the instruction manual:
the user is standing behind the machine
and is looking forwards in the direction of
travel.
Section reference:
References to relevant sections and
subsections for further descriptions are
made using arrows. The following example
shows a reference to a section: (
Designation of text passages:
The instructions described can be
identified as in the following examples.
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Operating steps which require intervention
on the part of the user:
● Release bolt (1) using a screwdriver,
operate lever (2)...
General lists:
– Use of the product for sporting or
competitive events
Texts with added significance:
Text passages with added significance are
identified using the symbols described
below in order to especially emphasise
them in the instruction manual:
Danger
Risk of accident and severe injury
to persons. A certain type of
behaviour is necessary or must be
avoided.
Warning
Risk of injury to persons. A certain
type of behaviour prevents possible
or probable injuries.
Caution
Minor injuries or material damage
can be prevented by a certain type
of behaviour.
Note
Information for better use of the
machine and in order to avoid
possible operating errors.
Texts relating to illustrations:
Illustrations relating to use of the machine
can be found in the front of this instruction
manual.
4.)
The camera symbol serves to link
the figures on the illustration pages
with the corresponding text
passages in the instruction manual.

3. Machine overview

1 Upper handlebar with controls
2 Cable clip
3 Recoil starter rope
4 Rotary handle
5 Rating plate with machine number
6 Housing
7 Carrying handle
8 Combustion engine
9 Discharge flap
10 Motorstop lever
11 Working depth rotary handle
12 Scarifying unit lever

4. For your safety

4.1 General
These safety regulations must
be observed when working with
the machine.
Read the entire instruction
manual before using the
machine for the first time. Keep
the instruction manual in a safe
place for future reference.
Observe the operating and maintenance
instructions contained in the separate
engine instruction manual.
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These safety precautions are essential for
your safety, however the list is not
exhaustive. Always use the machine in a
reasonable and responsible manner and
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