Using The Unit - Stihl RL-MM Instruction Manual

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To reduce the risk of injury, always shut off the
engine before carrying out any maintenance or
repairs or cleaning the machine.
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Using the Unit

Your RL‑MM is designed for aerating lawns and
other grassed areas.
4.1 Preparations
If the lawn is very dry, spray it with water before
you start work: this softens the soil a little and
reduces the amount of dust created.
WARNING
Clear away all obstacles and solid objects from
the work area.
► Plan the best route for aerating.
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Operate the MultiEngine with RL‑MM aerator in
the forward direction only.
The blades may only be mounted and operated
in one position. Arrows on the blades show the
required direction of rotation – see chapter on
"Mounting the MultiTool".
WARNING
Never work without the deflector!
The deflector ensures that cuttings and other
debris are directed away from the machine and
operator.
4.2 Aerating the lawn
► Secure the handlebar in the normal operating
position.
► Start the engine.
► Operate at no less than half throttle, or at full
throttle.
► Choose a working speed that produces the
required aerating depth without lugging down
the engine.
► Operate at no more than a normal walking
pace.
► Do not push the blades into the ground.
4.3 Cleaning the blades
Pieces of grass or roots may become tightly
wrapped around blade mounting and between
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