Operating The Lawn Mower - Stihl RME 235.0 Instruction Manual

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► Measure the following:
– Thickness a
– Grinding limit b
– Sharpening angle c
► Check the thickness (a) at several points of
blade (1) using a slide calliper.
If the minimum thickness is fallen below:
replace the blade,
► Place a ruler (2) against the front blade edge
and measure grinding limit (b).
If the grinding limit has been exceeded:
replace the blade,
► If the sharpening angle (c) is not correct:
sharpen the blade,
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL special‐
ist dealer.

10 Operating the Lawn Mower

10.1 Holding and Guiding the Lawn
Mower
► Hold the handlebar with both hands so the
thumbs enclose the handlebar.
10.2 Setting the cutting height
Five cutting heights can be set:
– 25 mm = position 1
– 35 mm = position 2
– 45 mm = position 3
– 50 mm = position 4
– 60 mm = position 5
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10 Operating the Lawn Mower
The positions are indicated on the lawn mower.
Setting the cutting height
► Switch the lawn mower off.
The blade must not be turning.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Hold the lawn mower at the handle.
► Press lever (1) outwards and hold.
► Move the lawn mower to the desired position
by raising and lowering the lever.
The current cutting height can be read off at
cutting height indicator (2).
► Release lever (1).
The lawn mower engages.
10.3 Mowing
► Push the lawn mower forwards slowly and in a
controlled manner.
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