Transport; Environmental Protection; Minimising Wear And Preventing Damage; Petrol Lawn Mowers (Stihl Rm) - Stihl RM 4 R Manuel D'utilisation

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.
Lifting or carrying the machine
● A Handlebar installed: Hold the
machine at the front carrying handle (1)
and at the handlebar (2).
● B Handlebar folded down: Hold the
machine at the front carrying handle (1)
and at the rear carrying handle (3).
Transporting the machine
Only transport the machine, on all
four wheels, on a clean, level load floor.
● Secure the machine against slipping
using suitable fastening materials.
Fasten straps at the front
carrying handle (1) and at the rear
carrying handle (3).

14. Environmental protection

Lawn clippings should be
composted and not disposed of
in household waste.
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The machine, its packaging and
accessories are all produced from
recyclable materials and must be disposed
of accordingly.
By disposing of materials separately, and
in an environmentally friendly manner,
valuable resources can be re-used. For
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this reason, the machine should be
disposed of for recycling at the end of its
useful life. Pay particular attention to the
4.4)
information in the "Disposal" section
during disposal ( 4.9).
Consult your recycling centre or your
specialist dealer for information on the
proper disposal of waste products.
15. Minimising wear and
preventing damage
Important information on maintenance
and care of the product group

petrol lawn mowers (STIHL RM)

STIHL assumes no liability for material or
personal damage caused by the non-
observance of information contained in the
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:
– Mowing blade
– V-belt (RM 4 RT, RM 4 RV, RM 4 RTP)
– Tyres
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.
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