Stihl RME 443, Instruction Manual

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● Check correct assembly:
Quick-clamping devices (E) must be
sufficiently tightened so that they are
pressed tightly against the handlebar
and the upper handlebar is firmly
connected to the lower handlebar.
If the handlebar is not firmly installed or
the quick-clamping devices are not
correctly located, open the quick-
clamping devices and turn them until
they are securely fastened.
● Insert electric cable (3) into holder (4) of
the handlebar console as shown.
Installing cable clip:
● Press cable clip (H) onto the upper
handlebar. Distance between the cable
clip and switch:
25 - 27 cm
Insert electric cable (3) into cable
clip (H) as shown, close tab (5) and
allow it to engage.
7.4 Assembling the grass
catcher box
● Fit the upper part of the grass
catcher box (B) onto the lower part of
the grass catcher box (C). Ensure
correct location in the guides.
● Push pin (D) through the bores
provided from inside.
● Allow the upper part of the grass
catcher box (B) to engage in the lower
part of the grass catcher box using
slight pressure.
● Attach the grass catcher box ( Ö 8.3).
8. 1 Mono handlebar (RME 443 C)
The lawn mower RME 443 C is
equipped with an adjustable mono
handlebar.
1 Folding down handlebar:
Transport position (for cleaning, for
space-saving transport and for storage of
the machine):
● Press the detent lever (1) downwards
and hold.
● Fold the handlebar (2) down forwards,
ensuring that the electric cable is not
damaged.
Working position (to push machine):
● Fold the handlebar (2) up rearwards
and ensure that the handlebar is fully
engaged.
2 Height adjustment:
The height of the mono handlebar can be
adjusted to 2 levels:
● Press the detent lever (1) downwards
and hold.
● Move the handlebar (2) into the
required position.
● Release the detent lever (1) and ensure
that the handlebar is again fully
engaged.
8.2 Dual handlebar (RME 443)
Transport position (for cleaning, for
space-saving transport and for storage of
the machine):
● Open the quick-clamping devices (1) –
fold downwards – and fold the upper
handlebar (2) forwards, ensuring that
the electric cable is not damaged.
Working position (to push machine):
● Fold up upper handlebar (2) rearwards
and hold with one hand.
● Close the quick-clamping devices (1) –
fold upwards.
Danger of electric shock!
In order to prevent damage to the
insulating layer on the handlebar,
only press on the cable clips by
hand. Do not use any tools (e.g.
hammer or screwdriver).
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8. Controls
Danger of electric shock!
The electric cable must always be
attached to the quick-release clamp
body and the handlebar console.
Danger of pinching!
Before actuating the detent
lever (1), hold the upper
handlebar (2) with one hand at its
highest point and lift (relieve load)
slightly.
After actuation of the detent lever,
the upper handlebar can fall to the
lowest position under its own
weight.
Never place your finger between
the handlebar and the handlebar
console (under the detent lever).
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Danger of pinching!
The upper handlebar can be folded
down by releasing the quick release
caps. For this reason, always hold
the upper handlebar (2) with one
hand at its highest point when you
open the quick-release caps.
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