Stihl RM 3.1 RT Manuel D'utilisation page 45

13. Transport
13.1 Transporting
Risk of injury!
Observe the section "For your
safety" before transporting. (
Carry the machine only with the
help of a second person. Always
wear suitable safety clothing
(safety shoes, thick gloves).
Detach the spark plug socket
before lifting or transporting.
Carrying or lifting the machine:
● A Handlebar installed:
Lift the machine at wheel fork (1) and
carry it at upper handlebar (2).
● B Handlebar folded down (transport
position):
Lift the machine at wheel fork (2) and
carry it at lower handlebar (3).
● When lifting or carrying the machine,
also keep your hands and feet a safe
distance from the mowing blade.
Securing the machine during transport:
● Transport the machine on a clean, flat
load floor on all 3 wheels only and
secure against slipping using suitable
fastening materials.
● Fasten ropes or straps to lower
handlebar (3) and to wheel fork (4).
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14. Minimising wear and
preventing damage
Important information on maintenance
and care of the product group
petrol lawn mowers (STIHL RM)
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STIHL assumes no liability for material or
personal damage caused by the non-
observance of information contained in the
4.4)
operating instructions, in particular with
regard to safety, operation and
maintenance, or which arise through the
use of unauthorised attachment or spare
parts.
Please always observe the following
important information for the prevention of
damage or excessive wear to your STIHL
machine:
1. Wearing parts
Some parts of the STIHL machine are
subject to normal wear even when used
properly and must be replaced in due time
depending on type and duration of use.
These include:
– Blades
– V-belt
2. Compliance with the information in
this instruction manual
The STIHL machine must be used,
maintained and stored with the care
described in this instruction manual. Any
damage caused by non-compliance with
the safety, operating and maintenance
instructions is the sole responsibility of the
user.
This applies in particular to:
– Product modifications not approved by
STIHL.
– Use of fuel and lubricants not approved
by STIHL (lubricants, petrol and engine
oil, see engine manufacturer's
specifications).
– The use of tools or accessories which
are not approved or suitable for the
machine, or are of inferior quality.
– Improper use of the product.
– Use of the product for sporting or
competitive events.
– Resultant damage due to continued use
of the product with defective
components.
3. Maintenance operations
All operations listed in the section
"Maintenance" must be performed
regularly.
If these maintenance operations cannot be
carried out by the user, a specialist dealer
must be commissioned to perform them.
STIHL recommends that you have
maintenance operations and repairs
performed exclusively by a STIHL
specialist dealer.
STIHL specialist dealers regularly attend
training courses and are provided with
technical information.
If these operations are neglected, faults
may arise which are the responsibility of
the user.
These include:
– Corrosive and other resultant damage
caused by incorrect storage.
– Damage to the machine through the
use of inferior-quality spare parts.
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