Safety Precautions - Stihl RM 248.3 T Instruction Manual

4 Safety Precautions

7 Discharge flap
The discharge flap closes off the discharge
chute.
8 Lever
The lever is used to adjust and fold down the
handlebar.
9 Handle
The handle is used to hold the lawn mower
when adjusting the cutting height and to
transport the lawn mower.
10 Lever
The lever is used to set the cutting height.
11 Fuel tank cap
The fuel tank cap seals the opening for add‐
ing petrol.
12 Filter cover
The filter cover provides protection for the air
filter.
13 Transport handle
The transport handle is used to transport the
lawn mower.
14 Lock
The lock keeps the side discharge flap
closed.
15 Side discharge flap
The side discharge flap closes off the side
discharge opening.
16 Side discharge opening
The side discharge opening directs the mown
grass to the side.
17 Extension
The extension directs the mown grass to the
ground from the side.
18 Mulch insert
The mulch insert closes off the discharge
chute.
19 Blade
The blade mows and mulches the grass.
20 Spark plug socket
The spark plug socket connects the ignition
lead to the spark plug.
21 Spark plug
The spark plug ignites the fuel/air mixture in
the engine.
22 Muffler
The muffler reduces the lawn mower's noise
level.
23 Engine oil cap
The engine oil cap seals the opening for add‐
ing engine oil.
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# Rating plate with machine number
3.2 Symbols
The symbols can be on the lawn mower and
have the following meaning:
This symbol identifies the fuel tank
cap.
This symbol identifies the engine oil
cap.
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.
Do not dispose of the product with
domestic waste.
Set the cutting height.
Grass catcher box level indicator.
Engage self-propulsion.
4 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.
Beware of objects being thrown up -
keep a safe distance and keep other
people away.
Do not touch a turning blade.
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Start the engine.
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