Stihl RM 650 T, Instruction Manual

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9.7 Attaching and detaching the
grass catcher box
● Remove the mulch insert before
attaching the grass catcher box. (
Ö 8.5)
Attaching:
● Open the discharge flap (1) and hold it
open.
● Attach grass catcher box (2) to the
locating lugs (3).
● Close discharge flap (1) again.
Detaching:
● Open the discharge flap (1) and hold it
open.
● Lift grass catcher box (2), detach from
the locating lugs (3) and remove.
● Close discharge flap (1) again
manually.
The machine is equipped with several
safety devices for safe operation and for
the prevention of improper use.
1 0. 1 Safety devices
The lawn mower is equipped with safety
devices, which prevent inadvertent contact
with the mowing blade and with ejected
clippings.
These include the housing, discharge flap,
grass catcher box and correctly installed
handlebar.
1 0.2 Motorstop lever
Models RM 650 T, RM 650 V,
RM 650 VE, RM 655 V are
equipped with a motorstop device.
The engine stops when motorstop
lever (1) is released during running
operation.
The engine and blade come to a standstill
within 3 seconds.
Measuring the run-on time
Following engine start-up, the blade
rotates and a wind noise is audible. The
run-on time corresponds to the duration of
the wind noise after the engine stops. This
can be measured using a stopwatch.
Models RM 650 VS, RM 655 RS,
RM 655 VS, RM 655 YS are
equipped with a blade brake clutch
( BBC ).
Two-hand operation:
The mowing blade can only be engaged as
follows with the engine running:
● Press blade stop lever (1) with one
hand and, while keeping it pressed, pull
blade clutch lever (5) upwards with the
other hand and allow it to engage.
(
Ö 13.6)
Integrated blade run - down brake:
When the blade stop lever is released (or
after releasing the handlebar), the mowing
blade is disengaged and braked to a
standstill within a maximum of 3 seconds,
while the engine continues to run. (
Ö 13.7)
A perfect, thick lawn is achieved by
– Mowing at low driving speeds.
– Mowing regularly and keeping the grass
short.
– Not cutting the lawn too short in hot, dry
conditions as it will be burnt by the sun
and become unsightly.
– Using a sharp mowing blade – mowing
blade should therefore be sharpened
regularly (specialist dealer).
– Changing the cutting direction regularly.
1 2. 1 Working area for operator
● For safety reasons, the operator
must stay within the working area
behind the handlebar when starting the
engine and when the engine is running.
Always observe the safety distance
provided by the handlebar.
1 0. Safety devices
Risk of injury!
If a safety device is found to be
defective, the machine must not be
operated. Consult a specialist
dealer; STIHL recommends STIHL
specialist dealers.
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Risk of injury!
If the run-on time of the blade
exceeds this delay, stop using the
machine and take it to your
specialist dealer.
11 . Blade brake clutch (BBC)
Risk of injury!
Operation of the blade brake clutch
must be checked before each use.
(
Ö 13.1)
For safety reasons, the lever must
never be disabled, e.g. by tying it to
the handlebar.
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1 2. Notes on working with
the machine
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