Stihl RM 443.3 T Instruction Manual page 26

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► Do not use a damaged lawn mower.
► If there is petrol leaking from the lawn
mower: do not use the lawn mower and
consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
► Close the fuel tank cap.
► If there is engine oil leaking from the lawn
mower: do not use the lawn mower and
consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
► Close the engine oil cap.
► If the lawn mower is dirty: Clean the lawn
mower.
► Do not tamper with the lawn mower and its
safety systems.
► Tampering with the lawn mower which
increases the power output or the engine
speed is forbidden.
► If the controls are not working: do not use
the lawn mower.
► Spring-loaded mechanisms may release
stored energy.
► If mowing and the mown grass is to be col‐
lected in the grass catcher box: open the
mulch flap, detach the extension and attach
the grass catcher box as described in this
instruction manual.
► If mowing and the mown grass is to be
directed to the ground from the side: close
the mulch flap and attach the extension as
described in this instruction manual.
► If mulching: detach the extension and close
the mulch flap as described in this instruc‐
tion manual.
► Attach the blade as described in this
instruction manual.
► Attach original STIHL accessories for this
lawn mower as described in this instruction
manual or in the instruction manual for the
accessories.
► Do not insert objects into the apertures in
the lawn mower.
► Replace worn or damaged warning signs.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL spe‐
cialist dealer.
4.6.2 Blade
The blade is in safe condition when the following
conditions are met:
– The blade and attachments are undamaged.
– The blade is not deformed.
– The blade is correctly attached.
– The blade is correctly sharpened.
– The blade is burr-free.
– The blade is correctly balanced.
– The minimum thickness and minimum width of
the blade are not fallen below,
– The sharpening angle is observed,
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■ In unsafe condition, blade parts may come
loose and be expelled. This may result in seri‐
ous injury to people.
► Use an undamaged blade and attachments.
► Attach the blade correctly.
► Sharpen the blade correctly.
► If the minimum thickness or minimum width
► Have the blade balanced by a STIHL spe‐
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL spe‐
4.7
■ The fuel used for this lawn mower is petrol.
Petrol is extremely inflammable. If petrol
comes into contact with an open flame or hot
objects, it may cause fires or explosions. This
may result in serious or fatal injury to people
and damage to property.
► Protect petrol from heat and fire.
► Do not spill petrol.
► If petrol is spilled: wipe up the petrol with a
► Do not smoke.
► Do not refuel in the vicinity of flames.
► Before refilling the tank, stop the engine
► If the tank needs to be emptied: do this out
► Start the engine at least 3 m away from the
► Never store the lawn mower with petrol in
■ Breathing in petrol fumes may result in poison‐
ing.
► Do not breathe in petrol fumes.
► Refuel in a well-ventilated place.
■ The lawn mower warms up while working. The
petrol expands and overpressure may occur in
the fuel tank. Petrol may gush out when the
fuel tank cap is opened. The gushing petrol
may ignite. This may result in serious injury to
the user.
► Allow the lawn mower to cool down before
■ Clothing that comes into contact with petrol is
highly inflammable. This may result in serious
19.2. or fatal injury to people and damage to prop‐
erty.
19.2.
WARNING
is fallen below: replace the blade.
cialist dealer.
cialist dealer.
Fuel and Refuelling
WARNING
cloth and wait until all parts of the lawn
mower are dry before attempting to start the
engine.
and allow it to cool.
of doors.
refuelling site.
the tank inside a building.
opening the fuel tank cap.
4 Safety Precautions
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