Operating The Machine; Electrical Connection; Strain Relief; Switching On The Lawn Mower - Stihl RME 235 Manual De Instrucciones

When the motor is switched on, the
blade rotates and a wind noise is
audible. The run-on time
corresponds to the duration of the
wind noise after switching off the
motor. This can be measured using
a stopwatch.

10. Operating the machine

10.1 Electrical connection

Danger of electric shock!
Observe the safety instructions in
the section "For your safety"
( 4.2).
If using a cable drum, the
connection cord must be unwound
completely, otherwise electrical
resistance may cause loss of power
and overheating.
Only electric cables which are no lighter
than rubber sheathed cables H07 RN-
F DIN/VDE 0282 may be used as electric
cables.
Minimum cross-section:
up to 25 m length: 3 x 1.5 mm²
up to 50 m length: 3 x 2.5 mm²
The connectors of the electric cable must
be made of rubber or have a rubber cover
and conform to the standard
DIN/VDE 0620.
The mains voltage and mains frequency
must correspond to the information on the
rating plate and the information contained
in the section "Technical specifications"
( 17.).
The power cable must be adequately
protected by fuse ( 17.).
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This machine is intended for operation with
a power supply having a system
impedance of Z at the transfer point
max
(house connection) of maximum
0.49 Ohm (at 50 Hz).
The user must ensure that the machine is
only operated with a power supply which
meets this requirement. If necessary, this
information can be obtained from the local
electric power company.

10.2 Strain relief

During working, the strain relief
prevents any unintentional
disconnection of the electric cable and any
resulting damage to the mains connection
on the machine.
For this reason, the electric cable must be
fed through the strain relief.
● Form a loop in the power cable (1) and
guide it through the opening (2).
● Then push the loop over the hook (3)
and pull it tight.
10.3 Switching on the lawn
mower
Do not start the motor in high grass
or when the mower is set to the
lowest cutting height, as this makes
switching on difficult.
● Press and hold down the ON button (1).
Pull motorstop lever (2) to handlebar
and hold.
● The ON button (1) can be released
once motorstop lever (2) is pressed.

10.4 Switching off lawn mower

● Release motorstop lever (1).
Motor and mowing blade come to
a stop after a short run-down time.
10.5 Emptying the grass catcher
box
Risk of injury!
The motor must be stopped for
safety reasons before removing the
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grass catcher box.
● Detach the grass catcher box. (
● Open the grass catcher box at the
tab (1). Fold up the upper part of the
grass catcher box (2) and hold. Fold the
grass catcher box rearwards and empty
the clippings.
● Close the grass catcher box.
● Attach the grass catcher box. (

11. Maintenance

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11.1 General
Risk of injury!
Observe the safety instructions in
the section "For your safety" (
Annual service by the specialist dealer:
The lawn mower should be inspected once
annually by a specialist dealer. STIHL
recommends STIHL specialist dealers.
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7.1)
4.).
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