Maintenance, Cleaning, Repairs And Storage - Stihl RLE 540 Instruction Manual

– before pushing the machine onto an
area not covered with grass,
– before lifting or carrying the machine,
– before transporting the machine.
Switch off the motor, disconnect
the mains plug and ensure that
the blades have come to a
complete standstill,
– before leaving the machine unattended,
– before freeing a blocked scarifying unit
or unblocking the discharge chute,
– before you check, clean or carry out
work on the machine (e.g. folding down
the handlebar),
– if there has been a collision with an
obstacle. Inspect the machine for
damage and perform the necessary
repairs before re-starting and using the
machine,
– if the machine vibrates excessively. In
this case, the machine must be
checked immediately.
Risk of injury through defective
parts!
Strong vibration is normally an
indication of a fault.
In particular, the machine must not
be operated with a damaged or
bent scarifying unit (blade shaft,
blades, spacer bushings and
fastening).
In the event of excessive vibration or after
a collision with an obstacle, check the
machine, in particular the scarifying unit
(blade shaft, blades, spacer bushings and
fastening), the housing and the discharge
flap for damage and loose parts and carry
out the necessary repairs before re-
starting and working with the machine. If
you do not have the appropriate expertise,
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have the necessary repairs carried out by
a specialist dealer (STIHL recommends
STIHL specialist dealers).
4.7 Maintenance, cleaning, repairs and
storage
Before performing any work on
the machine, before adjusting or
cleaning the machine, or before
checking whether the electric cable is
tangled or damaged, switch off the
machine, disconnect the mains plug and
allow the blades to come to a standstill.
Allow the machine to fully cool down
before storing it in enclosed places,
performing maintenance on it or cleaning
it.
Cleaning:
The complete machine must be cleaned
thoroughly following use. (
Remove accumulated clipping deposits
using a stick. Clean the underside of the
machine with water and a brush.
Never use high-pressure cleaners and do
not clean the machine under running water
(e.g. using a garden hose).
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents.
These can damage plastics and metals,
impairing the safe operation of your STIHL
machine.
In order to prevent fire hazards, keep the
area around the air vents between the
motor hood and housing free from
e.g. grass, straw, moss, leaves or
escaping grease.
Maintenance operations:
Only maintenance operations described in
this instruction manual may be carried out.
Have all other work performed by a
specialist dealer.
If you do not have the necessary expertise
or auxiliary equipment, please always
contact a specialist dealer.
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.
Only use tools, accessories or
attachments approved for this machine by
STIHL or technically identical parts.
Otherwise, there may be a risk of
accidents resulting in personal injury or
damage to the machine. If you have any
questions, please consult a specialist
dealer.
The characteristics of original STIHL tools,
accessories and spare parts are optimally
adapted to the machine and the user's
11.2)
requirements. Genuine STIHL spare parts
can be recognised by the STIHL spare
parts number, by the STIHL lettering and,
if present, by the STIHL spare parts
symbol. On smaller parts, only the symbol
may be present.
Always keep warning and information
stickers clean and readable. Damaged or
missing stickers must be replaced by new,
original plates from your STIHL specialist
dealer. If a component is replaced with a
new component, ensure that the new
component is provided with the same
stickers.
Only perform work on the scarifying unit
when wearing thick work gloves and
exercising extreme care.
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