Operating The Lawn Mower; Holding And Guiding The Lawn Mower; Setting The Cutting Height; Emptying The Grass Catcher Box - Stihl RM 248 Notice D'emploi

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► Upend the lawn mower,
► Measure the following:
– Thickness a
– Width b
– Sharpening angle c
► If the minimum thickness or minimum width is
fallen below: replace the blade,
► If the sharpening angle is not correct: sharpen
the blade, 19.2.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL special‐
ist dealer.

11 Operating the Lawn Mower

11.1 Holding and Guiding the Lawn
Mower
► Hold the handlebar with both hands so the
thumbs enclose the handlebar.
11.2

Setting the Cutting Height

Seven cutting heights can be set:
– 30 mm = position 1
– 40 mm = position 2
– 50 mm = position 3
– 55 mm = position 4
– 65 mm = position 5
– 70 mm = position 6
– 80 mm = position 7
The positions are indicated on the lawn mower.
Setting the cutting height
► Stop the engine.
The blade must not be turning.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
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19.2.
11 Operating the Lawn Mower
► Pull lever (1) from the notch and move to the
desired position.
11.3 Mowing
► Push the lawn mower forwards slowly and in a
controlled manner.
11.4 Emptying the Grass Catcher
Box
The flow of air generated by the blade raises
level indicator (1). The flow of air stops when the
grass catcher box is full. If the flow of air is too
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