Stihl RM 2.2 R Notice D'emploi page 21

4 Safety Precautions
► If the lawn mower is dirty: clean the lawn
mower.
► Do not tamper with the lawn mower and its
safety systems.
► Tampering with the lawn mower which
increases the power output or the engine
speed is forbidden.
► If the controls are not working: do not use
the lawn mower.
► Spring-loaded mechanisms may release
stored energy.
► Attach genuine STIHL accessories for this
lawn mower.
► Attach the blade as described in this
instruction manual.
► Attach accessories as described in this
instruction manual or in the instruction man‐
ual for the accessories.
► Do not insert objects into the apertures in
the lawn mower.
► Replace worn or damaged warning signs.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL spe‐
cialist dealer.
4.6.2 Blade
The blade is in safe condition when the following
conditions are met:
– The blade and attachments are undamaged.
– The blade is not deformed.
– The blade is correctly attached.
– The blade is correctly sharpened.
– The blade is burr-free.
– The blade is correctly balanced.
– The minimum thickness and minimum width of
the blade are not fallen below,
– The sharpening angle is observed,
WARNING
■ In unsafe condition, blade parts may come
loose and be expelled. This may result in seri‐
ous injury to people.
► Use an undamaged blade and attachments.
► Attach the blade correctly.
► Sharpen the blade correctly.
► If the minimum thickness or minimum width
is fallen below: replace the blade.
► Have the blade balanced by a STIHL spe‐
cialist dealer.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL spe‐
cialist dealer.
4.7 Fuel and Refuelling
WARNING
■ The fuel used for this lawn mower is petrol.
Petrol is extremely inflammable. If petrol
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comes into contact with an open flame or hot
objects, it may cause fires or explosions. This
may result in serious or fatal injury to people
and damage to property.
► Protect petrol from heat and fire.
► Do not spill petrol.
► If petrol is spilled: wipe up the petrol with a
► Do not smoke.
► Do not refuel in the vicinity of flames.
► Before refilling the tank, stop the engine
► If the tank needs to be emptied: do this out
► Start the engine at least 3 m away from the
► Never store the lawn mower with petrol in
■ Breathing in petrol fumes may result in poison‐
ing.
► Do not breathe in petrol fumes.
► Refuel in a well-ventilated place.
■ The lawn mower warms up while working. The
petrol expands and overpressure may occur in
the fuel tank. Petrol may gush out when the
fuel tank cap is opened. The gushing petrol
may ignite. This may result in serious injury to
the user.
► Allow the lawn mower to cool down before
■ Clothing that comes into contact with petrol is
highly inflammable. This may result in serious
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or fatal injury to people and damage to prop‐
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erty.
► If clothing comes into contact with petrol:
■ Petrol poses a risk to the environment.
► Do not spill fuel.
► Dispose of petrol in accordance with regula‐
■ If petrol comes into contact with the skin or
eyes, this may cause irritation.
► Avoid contact with petrol.
► In the event of contact with the skin: wash
► In the event of contact with the eyes: rinse
■ The lawn mower's ignition system generates
sparks. Sparks may escape and cause fires
and explosions in highly inflammable or explo‐
sive environments. This may result in serious
cloth and wait until all parts of the lawn
mower are dry before attempting to start the
engine.
and allow it to cool.
of doors.
refuelling site.
the tank inside a building.
opening the fuel tank cap.
change clothing.
tions and in an environmentally acceptable
way.
the affected areas with plenty of soap and
water.
the eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes and seek medical attention.
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