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9 Fuel tank cap
The fuel tank cap seals the opening for add‐
ing petrol.
10 Filter cover
The filter cover provides protection for the air
filter.
11 Transport handle
The transport handle is used to transport the
lawn mower.
12 Spark plug socket
The spark plug socket connects the ignition
lead to the spark plug.
13 Spark plug
The spark plug ignites the fuel/air mixture in
the engine.
14 Muffler
The muffler reduces the lawn mower's noise
level.
15 Engine oil cap
The engine oil cap seals the opening for add‐
ing engine oil.
16 Grass catcher box
The grass catcher box collects the mown
grass.
17 Lever
The lever is used to adjust and fold down the
handlebar.
18 Starter handle
The starter handle is used to start the engine.
# Rating plate with machine number
3.2 Symbols
The symbols can be on the lawn mower and
have the following meaning:
XX
This symbol indicates the lawn mower
weight.
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.
Start the engine.
Stop the engine.
Engage self-propulsion.
The lawn mower moves at its fastest
speed in this setting.
The lawn mower moves at its slowest
speed in this setting.
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 448 VC 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.
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