Cleaning The Machine - Stihl RMA 443 Manuel D'utilisation

Measuring run-down time
Following motor start-up, the blade rotates
and a wind noise is audible. The run-down
time corresponds to the duration of the
wind noise after the motor stops. This can
be measured using a stopwatch.
12. Operating the machine
12.1 Preparatory measures
Risk of injury!
Observe the safety instructions in
the section "For your safety". (
● Charge the battery and insert it into the
battery compartment. (
● Insert the safety plug. (
12.2 Switching the lawnmower
on
Do not switch the lawn mower on in
tall grass. Select a higher cutting
height setting if the motor is difficult
to start.
● 1 Press and hold the ON button (1).
2 Pull the motorstop lever (2) to the
handlebar and hold.
● The ON button (1) can be released
once the motorstop lever (2) is
actuated.
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12.3 Switching the lawn mower
off
● Release the motorstop lever (1).
Motor and mowing blade come to a stop
after a short run-down time.
12.4 Self-propulsion
(RMA 443 TC, RMA 448 TC)
Note
The RMA 443 TC and RMA 448 TC
lawnmowers have rear-wheel drive.
4.)
1 Switching on self-propulsion
● Start the motor (
8.4)
● Pull self-propulsion
9.1)
lever (1) to the handlebar
and hold.
Self-propulsion is activated and the lawn
mower moves forwards.
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2 Switching off self-propulsion
● Release self-propulsion lever (1).
Self-propulsion is deactivated and the
lawn mower comes to a standstill.
The motor and blade continue to run.
12.5 Emptying the grass catcher
box
Risk of injury!
The motor must be stopped for
safety reasons before removing the
grass catcher box.
● Detach the grass catcher box. (
● Open the grass catcher box at the
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● Close the grass catcher box.
● Attach the grass catcher box. (
13. Maintenance
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13.1 General
12.2)
Annual service by the specialist dealer:
The lawn mower should be inspected once
annually by a specialist dealer. STIHL
recommends STIHL specialist dealers.

13.2 Cleaning the machine

Maintenance interval:
After each use
Treating the machine carefully will protect
it against damage and extend its service
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life.
● Removing the battery (
● Detaching the grass catcher box
9.3)
tab (1). Fold up the upper part of the
grass catcher box (2) and hold. Fold the
grass catcher box rearwards and empty
the clippings.
Risk of injury!
Observe the safety instructions in
the section "For your safety" (
Remove the safety plug,
particularly before
performing any work on the lawn
mower ( 9.1).
8.3)
( 9.3)
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9.3)
4.).
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