Switching Off Lawn Mower; Emptying The Grass Catcher Box; Working Area For Operator; Maintenance - Stihl RME 443 Gebrauchsanleitung

11.4 Switching off lawn mower

● Release motorstop lever (1).
Motor and mowing blade come to
a stop after a short run-down time.
11.5 Emptying the grass catcher
box
Risk of injury!
The motor must be stopped for
safety reasons before removing the
grass catcher box.
● Detach the grass catcher box. (
● Open the grass catcher box at the
tab (1). Fold up the upper part of the
grass catcher box (2) and hold. Fold the
grass catcher box rearwards and empty
the clippings.
● Close the grass catcher box.
● Attach the grass catcher box. (

11.6 Working area for operator

● For safety reasons, the operator
must stay within the working area
behind the handlebar when the motor is
running. Always observe the safety
distance provided by the handlebar.
● The lawn mower must only be operated
by one person. Other persons must
keep out of the danger area. (
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12. Maintenance

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12.1 General

Risk of injury!
Observe the safety instructions in
the section "For your safety" (
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Annual service by the specialist dealer:
The lawn mower should be inspected once
annually by a specialist dealer. STIHL
recommends STIHL specialist dealers.
8.3)

12.2 Cleaning the machine

Maintenance interval:
After each use
● Only clean the machine using water,
with a brush or with a cloth. Remove
accumulated clipping deposits using a
stick. If necessary, use a special
8.3)
cleaner (e.g. STIHL special cleaner).
● Never spray water or high pressure
cleaners onto switches, motor
components, seals or bearing points.
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Risk of injury!
Before tilting the mower, place it on
firm, level, flat ground. The machine
may tip over when working on it in
the cleaning position. Always stand
to the side of the machine. Never
work in front of or behind the
4.)
mower.
To facilitate cleaning work, it is
recommended to select the highest
cutting level before placing the
machine in the cleaning position.
Cleaning position RME 443:
● Detach the grass catcher box. (
● Hold the upper handlebar (1) and open
the quick-clamping devices – fold
downwards.
● Set down upper handlebar (1)
rearwards.
● Open discharge flap (2) and hold it
4.).
open.
● Lift up the machine at the front and
place in the cleaning position as shown.
Check that the machine is stable.
Cleaning position RME 443 C:
Danger of pinching!
After actuation of the detent lever,
the upper handlebar can fall to the
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lowest position under its own
weight.
Never place your finger between
the handlebar and the handlebar
console (under the detent lever).
● Detach the grass catcher box. (
● Open discharge flap (2) and hold it
open.
● Press the detent lever (3) downwards
with the thumb and hold.
● Hold the machine at the front
handle and tilt it slowly rearwards.
● Release the discharge flap (2) and
check that the machine is standing
securely.

12.3 Electric motor and wheels

The electric motor is maintenance-free.
The wheel bearings are maintenance-free.
8.3)
8.3)
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