Checking The Lawn Mower; Checking The Controls; Checking The Blade - Stihl RM 2.1 R Instruction Manual

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10 Checking the Lawn Mower

10.1 Checking the Controls

Control bar for mowing
► Stop the engine.
► Pull the control bar for mowing fully in the direction of the
handlebar and release again.
► If the control bar for mowing is stiff or does not spring back
into the initial position: do not use the lawn mower and
consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
The control bar for mowing is defective.

10.2 Checking the Blade

► Stop the engine.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Upend the lawn mower, @ 15.1.
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► Measure the following:
– Thickness a
– Width b
– Sharpening angle c
► If the minimum thickness or minimum width is fallen
below: replace the blade, @ 19.2.
► If the sharpening angle is not correct: sharpen the blade,
@ 19.2.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
10 Checking the Lawn Mower
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