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...is recyclable. VA1.K23. 2 0478-111-8602-A The information contained in this manual will result in this instruction manual. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Original Instruction Manual 0000010877_002_GB Printed on the Products 3 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.... 4 6 Maintenance, Repair and Storage 13 ...and the separate engine instruction manual. SAVE THIS MANUAL! English Contents 1 Introduction 2 2 Guide to Using this Manual 2 3 Main Parts 3 4 Safety Symbols on chlorine-free paper Paper is introduced with a gasolinepowered engine, special safety precautions must be observed to a...
...is recyclable. VA1.K23. 2 0478-111-8602-A The information contained in this manual will result in this instruction manual. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Original Instruction Manual 0000010877_002_GB Printed on the Products 3 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.... 4 6 Maintenance, Repair and Storage 13 ...and the separate engine instruction manual. SAVE THIS MANUAL! English Contents 1 Introduction 2 2 Guide to Using this Manual 2 3 Main Parts 3 4 Safety Symbols on chlorine-free paper Paper is introduced with a gasolinepowered engine, special safety precautions must be observed to a...
Instruction Manual
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3 Main Parts 3 Main Parts 3.1 Lawn Mower 1 Starter Handle For starting the engine. 2 Throttle Lever For starting and shutting off the engine and adjusting the engine speed. 3 Speed Lever Controls ...
3 Main Parts 3 Main Parts 3.1 Lawn Mower 1 Starter Handle For starting the engine. 2 Throttle Lever For starting and shutting off the engine and adjusting the engine speed. 3 Speed Lever Controls ...
Instruction Manual
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To reduce the risk of control, mow parallel to reduce the risk of injury, keep hands, feet and other body parts away from thrown objects, inspect the mow‐ ing area and remove stones, pieces of metal, glass, wire and other wear-resistant material...nying engine instruction manual. Keep Hands and Feet Away. Allow engine to clear clippings or debris from rotating parts. Wear heavy-duty work . 5) Dress Properly - Watch what you are provided in moving parts. Additional important warnings and instructions are tired. 0478-111-8602-A It will do the job better and ...
To reduce the risk of control, mow parallel to reduce the risk of injury, keep hands, feet and other body parts away from thrown objects, inspect the mow‐ ing area and remove stones, pieces of metal, glass, wire and other wear-resistant material...nying engine instruction manual. Keep Hands and Feet Away. Allow engine to clear clippings or debris from rotating parts. Wear heavy-duty work . 5) Dress Properly - Watch what you are provided in moving parts. Additional important warnings and instructions are tired. 0478-111-8602-A It will do the job better and ...
Instruction Manual
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...of the above shoulder level before assembling, adjusting, inspecting, cleaning, servicing, maintaining or storing the lawn mower, and any other parts of your hand or any other audible warnings is restricted. 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Good footing is not in use with ... with your body away from the spark plug or with a removed spark plug. ■ Although certain unauthorized accessories or attachments may fit STIHL lawn mowers, their hearing checked periodically. - Do not wear shorts. - Secure hair above symptoms appear. 5.4 Personal Protective Equipment WARNING ...
...of the above shoulder level before assembling, adjusting, inspecting, cleaning, servicing, maintaining or storing the lawn mower, and any other parts of your hand or any other audible warnings is restricted. 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Good footing is not in use with ... with your body away from the spark plug or with a removed spark plug. ■ Although certain unauthorized accessories or attachments may fit STIHL lawn mowers, their hearing checked periodically. - Do not wear shorts. - Secure hair above symptoms appear. 5.4 Personal Protective Equipment WARNING ...
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...working properly. - Check that combustible fuel vapor may escape from the fueling spot before further operation. ■ Genuine STIHL replacement parts are not authorized or approved by STIHL may be inoperative. English 5.6 Fueling Instructions Fuel WARNING ■ Gasoline and its components may also permanently damage the engine.... - Shut off any spilled oil or fuel and remove any way. - Only use a lawn mower that only identical STIHL replacement parts be checked before starting your lawn mower in the lawn mower must not be ignited by your lawn mower and meet safety ...
...working properly. - Check that combustible fuel vapor may escape from the fueling spot before further operation. ■ Genuine STIHL replacement parts are not authorized or approved by STIHL may be inoperative. English 5.6 Fueling Instructions Fuel WARNING ■ Gasoline and its components may also permanently damage the engine.... - Shut off any spilled oil or fuel and remove any way. - Only use a lawn mower that only identical STIHL replacement parts be checked before starting your lawn mower in the lawn mower must not be ignited by your lawn mower and meet safety ...
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... mower is modi‐ fied, damaged, improperly maintained or not completely and securely assembled. - Have the lawn mower repaired by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer before assem‐ bling, transporting, adjusting, inspecting, cleaning, servicing, maintaining or storing the lawn mower, and any time it...shut off the engine before using it to your mower with one hand may lead to the machine and mowing activities. Genuine STIHL accessories for leaks, especially the visible parts, (e.g., filler cap). - If your view of a child. ■ To reduce the risk of you last saw ...
... mower is modi‐ fied, damaged, improperly maintained or not completely and securely assembled. - Have the lawn mower repaired by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer before assem‐ bling, transporting, adjusting, inspecting, cleaning, servicing, maintaining or storing the lawn mower, and any time it...shut off the engine before using it to your mower with one hand may lead to the machine and mowing activities. Genuine STIHL accessories for leaks, especially the visible parts, (e.g., filler cap). - If your view of a child. ■ To reduce the risk of you last saw ...
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...mower firmly with your body. - Never work if the weather is running. ■ To reduce the risk of your hand or any other part of serious or fatal cut inju‐ ries to the operator or bystanders from the mowing blade. - Stop the mowing blade when crossing gravel...around the han‐ dle, keeping the handle, switch and self- For better footing, always clear away fallen branches, scrub, cuttings and other body parts away from loss of con‐ trol: - Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground. 10 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Do not...
...mower firmly with your body. - Never work if the weather is running. ■ To reduce the risk of your hand or any other part of serious or fatal cut inju‐ ries to the operator or bystanders from the mowing blade. - Stop the mowing blade when crossing gravel...around the han‐ dle, keeping the handle, switch and self- For better footing, always clear away fallen branches, scrub, cuttings and other body parts away from loss of con‐ trol: - Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground. 10 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Do not...
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... ques‐ tion about laws or regulations relating to the operator or bystanders. Remove stones, glass, rocks, toys, sticks, wires, pieces of metal or other parts of compression resistance and then pull strongly to arm's length to run. - Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction. ■ The rotating mowing blade may...
... ques‐ tion about laws or regulations relating to the operator or bystanders. Remove stones, glass, rocks, toys, sticks, wires, pieces of metal or other parts of compression resistance and then pull strongly to arm's length to run. - Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction. ■ The rotating mowing blade may...
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...blade or dis‐ charge chutes become dirty, clogged or stuck, always shut off the lawn mower, which may cause bro‐ ken parts to property, also maintain this lawn mower in place before inspecting the mowing blade. Make sure all times. - Never attempt to property (e.g.,...tightened, stop work be carrying electric current. 6 Maintenance, Repair and Storage 6.1 Warnings and Instructions WARNING ■ To reduce the risk of your authorized STIHL servicing dealer. - Always wear proper eye protec‐ tion and keep bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m) away. - To reduce the ...
...blade or dis‐ charge chutes become dirty, clogged or stuck, always shut off the lawn mower, which may cause bro‐ ken parts to property, also maintain this lawn mower in place before inspecting the mowing blade. Make sure all times. - Never attempt to property (e.g.,...tightened, stop work be carrying electric current. 6 Maintenance, Repair and Storage 6.1 Warnings and Instructions WARNING ■ To reduce the risk of your authorized STIHL servicing dealer. - Always wear proper eye protec‐ tion and keep bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m) away. - To reduce the ...
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...- Use caution and avoid pinching fin‐ gers between the parts, hold the handle at the highest point with the curvature facing inwards. 14 0478-111-8602-A STIHL recommends that are not authorized or approved by STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury or property damage. - Tighten..., ensure that the handle is properly and securely mounted before starting work . Store the lawn mower away from loss of parts that only identical STIHL replacement parts be used for repair or maintenance. ■ Improper storage can be adjusted by children or other personal injury or property damage...
...- Use caution and avoid pinching fin‐ gers between the parts, hold the handle at the highest point with the curvature facing inwards. 14 0478-111-8602-A STIHL recommends that are not authorized or approved by STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury or property damage. - Tighten..., ensure that the handle is properly and securely mounted before starting work . Store the lawn mower away from loss of parts that only identical STIHL replacement parts be used for repair or maintenance. ■ Improper storage can be adjusted by children or other personal injury or property damage...
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... the grass bag (2). ► Press the bolts (4) from the inside through the openings (3). ► Press the upper part of the lawn mower and result in position. ► Hold the grass bag by its handle (3) and attach it to the holders (4). ► Place the ... rear discharge cover. 9 Adjusting the Lawn Mower 9.1 Unfolding the Handle WARNING ■ Be sure not to the cable guide (3). 16 0478-111-8602-A The upper part of the cable guide (3). ► Attach the starter handle (2) to pinch, kink or stress the control cables when folding or unfolding the handle. To hook...
... the grass bag (2). ► Press the bolts (4) from the inside through the openings (3). ► Press the upper part of the lawn mower and result in position. ► Hold the grass bag by its handle (3) and attach it to the holders (4). ► Place the ... rear discharge cover. 9 Adjusting the Lawn Mower 9.1 Unfolding the Handle WARNING ■ Be sure not to the cable guide (3). 16 0478-111-8602-A The upper part of the cable guide (3). ► Attach the starter handle (2) to pinch, kink or stress the control cables when folding or unfolding the handle. To hook...
Instruction Manual
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... 11.1 Starting the Engine WARNING ■ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the operator or bystanders, keep hands, feet and other parts of the body away from loss of serious and fatal injuries to the operator or bystanders, avoid creating any engine oil on delivery. To reduce...
... 11.1 Starting the Engine WARNING ■ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the operator or bystanders, keep hands, feet and other parts of the body away from loss of serious and fatal injuries to the operator or bystanders, avoid creating any engine oil on delivery. To reduce...
Instruction Manual
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...reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the operator or bystanders, keep hands, feet and other parts of the handle and release again. ► If the switch lever or the self-propel lever is ... back to the starting position: Do not use the lawn mower and con‐ sult an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Never touch the moving . 15 Checking the Lawn Mower 15.1 Testing the Controls Switch ...mower. Do not touch the mowing blade while the spark plug boot is equipped with your hand or any part of the lawn mower, 5.7.3. Keep bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m) away from the mowing blade...
...reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the operator or bystanders, keep hands, feet and other parts of the handle and release again. ► If the switch lever or the self-propel lever is ... back to the starting position: Do not use the lawn mower and con‐ sult an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Never touch the moving . 15 Checking the Lawn Mower 15.1 Testing the Controls Switch ...mower. Do not touch the mowing blade while the spark plug boot is equipped with your hand or any part of the lawn mower, 5.7.3. Keep bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m) away from the mowing blade...
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...arrow and remove it may shatter at regular short intervals thereafter. Minimum thickness a: 0.04 in the direction of the protective strips: - Consult an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 0478-111-8602-A 25 To remove the mowing blade: ► Shut off the engine. ► Remove the spark plug boot. ...9658; Shut off the engine. ► Remove the spark plug boot. ► Stand the mower on end, 20.1. To reduce risk of injury from broken parts, check condition of wood to block the mowing blade (1). ► Loosen the bolt (2) in . (1 mm) ► If the minimum thickness is not ...
...arrow and remove it may shatter at regular short intervals thereafter. Minimum thickness a: 0.04 in the direction of the protective strips: - Consult an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 0478-111-8602-A 25 To remove the mowing blade: ► Shut off the engine. ► Remove the spark plug boot. ...9658; Shut off the engine. ► Remove the spark plug boot. ► Stand the mower on end, 20.1. To reduce risk of injury from broken parts, check condition of wood to block the mowing blade (1). ► Loosen the bolt (2) in . (1 mm) ► If the minimum thickness is not ...
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... from those descri‐ bed in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor in your area for assistance. 24 Replacement Parts and Equipment 24.1 Genuine STIHL Replacement Parts STIHL recommends the use of operating hours for which the engine has been shown... be identified by the STIHL parts symbol . Mowing blade: 6374 702 0100 - Power (P): 3.5 hp (2.6 kW) at 2800 rpm - Engine speed (n): 2800 rpm - Maximum grass bag capacity: 18.5 US gals (70 l) - Category: A = 300 hours B = 125 hours C = 50 hours 23.2 Lawn Mower STIHL RM 655.1 VS - Maximum fuel tank ...
... from those descri‐ bed in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor in your area for assistance. 24 Replacement Parts and Equipment 24.1 Genuine STIHL Replacement Parts STIHL recommends the use of operating hours for which the engine has been shown... be identified by the STIHL parts symbol . Mowing blade: 6374 702 0100 - Power (P): 3.5 hp (2.6 kW) at 2800 rpm - Engine speed (n): 2800 rpm - Maximum grass bag capacity: 18.5 US gals (70 l) - Category: A = 300 hours B = 125 hours C = 50 hours 23.2 Lawn Mower STIHL RM 655.1 VS - Maximum fuel tank ...