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2 Control bar for mowing
The control bar for mowing is used to start
and stop the engine.
3 Handlebar
The handlebar is used to hold, guide and
transport the lawn mower.
4 Discharge flap
The discharge flap closes off the discharge
chute.
5 Star grip nut
The star grip nut clamps the handlebar to the
lawn mower.
6 Fuel tank cap
The fuel tank cap seals the opening for add‐
ing petrol.
7 Filter cover
The filter cover provides protection for the air
filter.
8 Spark plug
The spark plug ignites the fuel/air mixture in
the engine.
9 Spark plug socket
The spark plug socket connects the ignition
lead to the spark plug.
10 Muffler
The muffler reduces the lawn mower's noise
level.
11 Engine oil cap
The engine oil cap seals the opening for add‐
ing engine oil.
12 Lever
The lever is used to set the cutting height.
13 Grass catcher box
The grass catcher box collects the mown
grass.
# Rating plate with machine number
3.2
Symbols
The symbols can be on the lawn mower and
have the following meaning:
L
WA
Guaranteed sound power level in
accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC
in dB(A) for the purpose of comparing
the sound emissions of products.
This symbol identifies the fuel tank
cap.
This symbol identifies the engine oil
cap.
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.
Observe the safety instructions on
objects expelled at high speed by the
lawn mower and their measures.
Do not touch a turning blade.
Detach the spark plug socket during
transport, storage, maintenance or
repair.
Maintain a safety distance.
4.2
Intended Use
The STIHL RM 248.2 or RM 253.2 lawn mower
is used to mow grass.
WARNING
■ Failure to use the lawn mower as intended
may result in serious or fatal injury to people
and damage to property.
► Use the lawn mower as described in this
instruction manual and in the engine
instruction manual.
4.3
Requirements for the User
WARNING
■ Uninstructed users cannot recognise or evalu‐
ate the dangers posed by the lawn mower.
This may result in serious or fatal injury to the
user or other people.
► Read, understand and keep the
instruction manual.
► If passing on the lawn mower to another
person: provide them with the lawn mower
and engine instruction manuals also.
English
4 Safety Precautions
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0478-111-9850-A
Summary of Contents for RM 248.2
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