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.
0478 111 9939 B - EN
1. Table of contents
Notes on the instruction manual
General
Instructions for reading the
instruction manual
Machine overview
For your safety
General
Refilling the tank – handling petrol
Clothing and equipment
Transporting the machine
Before operation
Working with your machine
Maintenance and repairs
Storage for prolonged periods
without operation
Disposal
Description of symbols
Standard equipment
Preparing the machine for
operation
General
Assembling the handlebar
Attaching and detaching the recoil
starter rope
Folding down the upper handlebar
Assembling grass catcher box
Removing and attaching the grass
catcher box
Central cutting height adjustment
Fuel and engine oil
Safety devices
Safety devices
Motorstop lever
Printed on chlorine-free bleached paper. Paper is recyclable. Cover is halogen free.
Notes on working with the
machine
Working area for operator
Operating the machine
30
Starting the engine
30
Stopping the engine
Self-propulsion lever (RM 248 T,
30
RM 253 T)
30
Level indicator
30
Emptying the grass catcher box
30
Maintenance
32
General
32
Cleaning the machine
32
Engine
33
Checking the mowing blade wear
33
limit
35
Maintaining the mowing blade
Storage (winter break)
36
Transport
36
Transporting
36
Minimising wear and preventing
37
damage
Environmental protection
37
Standard spare parts
37
EU - Declaration of conformity
37
Petrol lawn mowers (STIHL RM)
Technical specifications
37
REACH
37
Troubleshooting
38
Service schedule
38
Handover confirmation
38
Service confirmation
38
38
38
39
39
39
39
39
39
39
39
40
40
40
40
40
40
41
41
41
41
42
42
43
43
43
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46
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