Stopping The Engine; Checking The Lawn Mower; Checking The Controls; Checking The Blade - Stihl RM 248.2 Manual De Instrucciones

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► Slowly pull out starter handle (2) to the point of
noticeable resistance with the right hand.
► Keep quickly pulling out and returning starter
handle (2) until the engine is running.
► If the engine does not start: see the engine
instruction manual.
9.2

Stopping the Engine

► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Release the control bar for mowing.
The engine stops.
► Leave the user position.

10 Checking the Lawn Mower

10.1

Checking the Controls

Control bar for mowing
► Stop the engine.
► Pull the control bar for mowing fully in the
direction of the handlebar and release again.
► If the control bar for mowing is stiff or does not
spring back into the initial position: do not use
the lawn mower and consult a STIHL special‐
ist dealer.
The control bar for mowing is defective.
10.2

Checking the Blade

► Stop the engine.
► Detach the spark plug socket.
► Upend the lawn mower,
► Measure the following:
– Thickness a
– Width b
– Sharpening angle c
► If the minimum thickness or minimum width is
fallen below: replace the blade,
► If the sharpening angle is not correct: sharpen
the blade, 19.2.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL special‐
ist dealer.
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19.2.
10 Checking the Lawn Mower

11 Operating the Lawn Mower

11.1 Holding and Guiding the Lawn
Mower
► Hold the handlebar with both hands so the
thumbs enclose the handlebar.
11.2

Setting the Cutting Height

Seven cutting heights can be set:
– 30 mm = position 1
– 40 mm = position 2
– 50 mm = position 3
– 55 mm = position 4
– 65 mm = position 5
– 70 mm = position 6
– 80 mm = position 7
The positions are indicated on the lawn mower.
Setting the cutting height
► Stop the engine.
The blade must not be turning.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Pull lever (1) from the notch and move to the
desired position.
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