After Finishing Work; Transporting; Transporting The Lawn Mower; Storing - Stihl RM 248 Notice D'emploi

12 After Finishing Work

low, level indicator (1) returns to its resting state.
This is a prompt to empty grass catcher box (2).
The functionality of level indicator (1) is restricted
if the flow of air is impaired. External influences
such as wet, dense or high grass, low cutting
height, contamination or the like can impair the
flow of air and the functionality of level indica‐
tor (1).
► If level indicator (1) drops to its resting state:
empty grass catcher box (2).
► Stop the engine.
► Detach grass catcher box (2).
► Hold grass catcher box (2) with one hand on
handle (4) and the second hand on rear han‐
dle (3).
► Empty grass catcher box (2).
► Attach grass catcher box (2).
12 After Finishing Work
12.1 After Finishing Work
► Stop the engine.
► If the lawn mower is wet: allow the lawn
mower to dry.
► Clean the lawn mower.

13 Transporting

13.1

Transporting the Lawn Mower

► Stop the engine.
The blade must not be turning.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
Pushing the lawn mower
► Push the lawn mower forwards slowly and in a
controlled manner.
Carrying the lawn mower
► Wear work gloves made from resistant mate‐
rial.
► Detach the grass catcher box.
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► If the lawn mower is being carried with the
handlebar unfolded:
► One person holds the lawn mower by the
housing using both hands and another per‐
son holds the handlebar using both hands.
► The lawn mower must be lifted and carried
by two people.
► If the lawn mower is being carried with the
handlebar folded:
► Fold down the handlebar.
► One person holds the lawn mower by the
housing using both hands and another per‐
son holds the handlebar using both hands.
► The lawn mower must be lifted and carried
by two people.
Transporting the lawn mower in a vehicle
► Secure the lawn mower upright so that it does
not tip over and cannot move.

14 Storing

14.1

Storing the Lawn Mower

► Stop the engine and allow it to cool down.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Store the lawn mower in accordance with the
following conditions:
– The lawn mower is out of reach of children.
– The lawn mower is clean and dry.
– The lawn mower cannot tip over.
– The lawn mower cannot roll away.

15 Cleaning

15.1

Upending the Lawn Mower

► Run the fuel tank empty.
The engine stops.
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