Preparing The Lawn Mower For Operation; Adding Engine Oil; Refuelling The Lawn Mower; Adjusting The Lawn Mower For The User - Stihl RM 2.1 R Manual De Instrucciones

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► Maintain the blade as described in this
instruction manual.
■ The user may cut themselves on sharp cutting
edges during blade cleaning, maintenance or
repair. This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant
material.
■ The blade may become hot during sharpening.
This may result in the user burning them‐
selves.
► Wait until the blade has cooled down.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant
material.
5 Preparing the Lawn Mower
for Operation
5.1 Preparing the Lawn Mower for
Operation
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
► Make sure that the following components are
in safe condition:
– Lawn mower,
– Blade, 4.6.2.
► Clean the lawn mower,
► Check the blade,
► Add engine oil, 6.1.
► Fold up the handlebar,
► Refuel the lawn mower,
► Set the cutting height,
► Check the controls,
► If the steps cannot be performed: do not use
the lawn mower and consult a STIHL special‐
ist dealer.
6

Adding Engine Oil

6.1 Adding Engine Oil
The engine oil lubricates and cools the engine.
The engine oil specification and capacity can be
found in the engine instruction manual.
NOTICE
■ The lawn mower does not contain any engine
oil on delivery. Starting the engine with no or
too little engine oil may damage the lawn
mower.
► Always check the engine oil level before
starting and if necessary top up.
► Add the engine oil as described in the engine
instruction manual.
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4.6.1.
15.2.
10.2.
8.1.
7.1.
11.2.
10.1.

5 Preparing the Lawn Mower for Operation

7

Refuelling the Lawn Mower

7.1 Refuelling the Lawn Mower
NOTICE
■ The lawn mower may be damaged if the cor‐
rect fuel is not used.
► See the engine instruction manual.
► Stop the engine.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Clean the area around the fuel tank cap with a
damp cloth.
► Turn fuel tank cap (1) anti-clockwise until it
can be removed.
► Remove fuel tank cap (1).
► Add fuel, stopping at least 15 mm short of the
fuel tank brim.
► Place fuel tank cap (1) on the fuel tank.
► Turn fuel tank cap (1) clockwise and tighten
firmly by hand.
The fuel tank is sealed.
8 Adjusting the Lawn Mower
for the User
8.1

Folding Up the Handlebar

► Stop the engine.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
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