16. Environmental protection
Lawn clippings should be
composted and not disposed of
in household waste.
The machine, its packaging and
accessories are all produced from
recyclable materials and must be disposed
of accordingly.
By disposing of materials separately and in
an environmentally friendly manner,
recyclable waste can be re-used. For this
reason, the machine should be disposed
of for recycling at the end of its useful life.
Improper disposal may be harmful to
health and pollute the environment. Pay
particular attention to the information in the
section "Disposal" during disposal.
(
5.10)
Consult your recycling centre or your
specialist dealer for information on the
proper disposal of waste products.
Waste products such as
batteries must always be
disposed of properly. Observe
local regulations. Do not
dispose of the battery with
domestic waste, but hand it in to a
specialist dealer or at a hazardous waste
collection point.
● Remove the battery (
9.5) and
dispose of separately from the lawn
mower.
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17. Minimising wear and
preventing damage
Important information on maintenance
and care of the product group
petrol lawn mowers (STIHL RM)
STIHL assumes no liability for material or
personal damage caused by the non-
observance of information contained in the
operating instructions, in particular with
regard to safety, operation and
maintenance, or which arise through the
use of unauthorised attachment or spare
parts.
Please always observe the following
important information for the prevention of
damage or excessive wear to your STIHL
machine:
1. Wearing parts
Some parts of the STIHL machine are
subject to normal wear even when used
properly and must be replaced in due time
depending on type and duration of use.
These include:
– Mowing blades
– Grass catcher box
– V-belt
– Drive chain (RM 655 RS)
– Skirting protectors (RM 655 RS,
RM 655 V, RM 655 VS, RM 655 YS)
– Battery (RM 650 VE)
2. Compliance with the information in
this instruction manual
The STIHL machine must be used,
maintained and stored with the care
described in this instruction manual. Any
damage caused by non-compliance with
the safety, operating and maintenance
instructions is the sole responsibility of the
user.
This applies in particular to:
– Product modifications not approved by
STIHL.
– Use of fuel and lubricants not approved
by STIHL (lubricants, petrol and engine
oil, see engine manufacturer's
specifications).
– The use of tools or accessories which
are not approved or suitable for the
machine, or are of inferior quality.
– Improper use of the product.
– Use of the product for sporting or
competitive events.
– Resultant damage due to continued use
of the product with defective
components.
3. Maintenance operations
All operations listed in the section
"Maintenance" must be performed
regularly.
If these maintenance operations cannot be
carried out by the user, a specialist dealer
must be commissioned to perform them.
STIHL recommends that you have
maintenance operations and repairs
performed exclusively by a STIHL
specialist dealer.
STIHL specialist dealers regularly attend
training courses and are provided with
technical information.
If these operations are neglected, faults
may arise which are the responsibility of
the user.
These include:
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