Safety Precautions - Stihl RM 4.0 RT Instruction Manual

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6 Quick-clamping devices
The quick-clamping devices clamp the han‐
dlebar to the lawn mower.
7 Fuel tank cap
The fuel tank cap seals the opening for add‐
ing petrol.
8 Filter cover
The filter cover provides protection for the air
filter.
9 Spark plug socket
The spark plug socket connects the ignition
lead to the spark plug.
10 Spark plug
The spark plug ignites the fuel/air mixture in
the engine.
11 Front transport handle
The transport handle is used to transport the
lawn mower.
12 Muffler
The muffler reduces the lawn mower's noise
level.
13 Engine oil cap
The engine oil cap seals the opening for add‐
ing engine oil.
14 Wheel scraper
The wheel scraper is used to clean the rear
wheels.
15 Lever
The lever is used to set the cutting height.
3.2 Symbols
The symbols can be on the lawn mower and
have the following meaning:
This symbol indicates the lawn mower
weight.
XX
Guaranteed sound power level in
L
accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC
WA
in dB(A) for the purpose of comparing
the sound emissions of products.
This symbol identifies the fuel tank
cap.
This symbol identifies the engine oil
cap.
Start the engine.
20
Stop the engine.
Engage self-propulsion.
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Safety Precautions

4.1 Warning Symbols
The warning symbols on the lawn mower have
the following meaning:
Follow the safety instructions and their
measures.
Read, understand and keep the
instruction manual.
Observe the safety instructions on
objects expelled at high speed by the
lawn mower and their measures.
Do not touch a turning blade.
Detach the spark plug socket during
transport, storage, maintenance or
repair.
Maintain a safety distance.
4.2 Intended Use
The STIHL RM 4.0 RT lawn mower is used to
mow grass.
WARNING
■ Failure to use the lawn mower as intended
may result in serious or fatal injury to people
and damage to property.
► Use the lawn mower as described in this
instruction manual and in the engine
instruction manual.
4.3 Requirements for the User
WARNING
■ Uninstructed users cannot recognise or evalu‐
ate the dangers posed by the lawn mower.
This may result in serious or fatal injury to the
user or other people.
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