Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing STIHL. We
develop and manufacture our quality
products to meet our customers'
requirements. The products are designed
for reliability even under extreme
conditions.
STIHL also stands for premium service
quality. Our specialist dealers guarantee
competent advice and instruction as well
as comprehensive service support.
We thank you for your confidence in us
and hope you will enjoy working with your
STIHL product.
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE AND
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE.
0478 111 9944 B - EN
1. Table of contents
Notes on the instruction manual
General
Instructions for reading the
instruction manual
Machine overview
For your safety
General
Refilling the tank – handling petrol
Clothing and equipment
Transporting the machine
Before operation
Working with your machine
Maintenance and repairs
Storage for prolonged periods
without operation
Disposal
Description of symbols
Standard equipment
Preparing the machine for
operation
General
Assembling the handlebar
Fuel and engine oil
Controls
General
Folding down the handlebar
Attaching and detaching the recoil
starter rope
Adjusting the cutting height
Safety devices
Motorstop lever
Notes on working with the
machine
General information on mulching
Printed on chlorine-free bleached paper. Paper is recyclable. Cover is halogen free.
When is mulching permissible?
How should mulching be
performed?
How often should mulching be
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performed?
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Operating the machine
Starting the engine
30
Stopping the engine
30
Self-propulsion (RM 2 RT)
30
Working area for operator
30
Maintenance
32
Cleaning the machine
32
Checking blade wear
32
Sharpening the mowing blade
32
Removing and installing the
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mowing blade
34
Engine
Wheels and gearbox
35
Storage (winter break)
36
Transport
36
Transporting
36
Minimising wear and preventing
damage
36
Environmental protection
36
Standard spare parts
36
EU - Declaration of conformity
37
Petrol lawn mowers (STIHL RM)
37
Technical specifications
37
REACH
37
Troubleshooting
Service schedule
37
Handover confirmation
37
Service confirmation
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