Storage For Prolonged Periods Without Operation; Disposal; Description Of Symbols - Stihl RL 540 Instruction Manual

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.
Wear thick work gloves and exercise
extreme care when performing work on the
scarifying unit.
For safety reasons, fuel-carrying
components (fuel line, fuel cock, fuel tank,
tank cap, connections, etc.) must be
checked regularly for damage and leaks
and replaced by a technician if necessary
(STIHL recommends STIHL specialist
dealers).
Ensure that all nuts, pins and screws are
securely tightened, so that the machine is
in a safe operating condition at all times.
Check the complete machine and the
grass catcher box (accessory – not
included in standard equipment) for wear
or damage on a regular basis, particularly
before extended periods when the
machine is not in use (e.g. over winter).
For safety reasons, worn or damaged
parts must be replaced immediately to
ensure that the machine is always in a safe
operating condition.
Replace damaged mufflers and guard
plates. The scarifier must not be used with
a defective muffler.
Never alter the basic setting of the engine
or run at excessive engine speeds.
Components or guards that are removed
for maintenance operations must be
properly reinstalled immediately.
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4.8 Storage for prolonged periods
without operation
Store the cooled machine in a dry and
locked place.
Ensure that the machine is protected from
unauthorised use (e.g. by children).
Thoroughly clean the machine before
storage (e.g. winter break).
Store the machine in good operational
condition.

4.9 Disposal

Ensure that old machines and
consumables (engine oil and fuel) are
properly disposed of. Render the machine
unusable prior to disposal. To prevent
accidents, render the engine unusable
prior to disposal. In particular, remove the
ignition lead, empty the fuel tank and drain
the engine oil.
Risk of injury caused by the scarifying
unit!
Always store an old machine in a safe
place prior to scrapping. Make sure that
the machine and the blades are kept out of
the reach of children.

5. Description of symbols

Caution!
Read the instruction man-
ual before initial use.
Risk of injury!
Keep other persons out of
the danger area.
Risk of injury!
Caution: sharp work tools. –
Take care not to cut your fin-
gers or toes. – The blades
continue to rotate after the
engine has been switched
off. – Detach the spark plug
socket before performing
maintenance work.
Risk of injury!
Caution: cutting tools run
on.
Wear hearing protection.
Wear safety glasses.
Start the engine.
Stop the engine.
Scarifying unit in transport
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