Sharpening The Mowing Blade; Storage (Winter Break); Transport - Stihl RME 443 Gebrauchsanleitung

● Use a suitable wooden block (1) to
counterhold the mowing blade (2).
● Screw in the blade fastening screw (3)
and tighten to a torque of 10 - 15 Nm.

12.7 Sharpening the mowing blade

Risk of injury!
Check blade for damage before
installing. The blade must be
replaced if notches or cracks are
identified, if the blade is worn back
by more than 15 mm, or if the blade
is thinner than 2 mm at any point
( 12.5).
STIHL recommends having the mowing
blade sharpened by a technician.
Operation of the machine is impaired in the
case of an incorrectly sharpened blade
(incorrect sharpening angle, imbalance
etc.).
Sharpening instructions:
● Remove mowing blade (
● Cool the mowing blade when
sharpening, e.g. with water. The blade
must not be allowed to display blue
colouring, as this would reduce its
cutting quality.
● Sharpen the blade evenly to prevent
vibrations due to imbalance.
● Observe sharpening angle of 30°.
● After sharpening, remove any
sharpening burr at the cutting edge
using fine sandpaper if necessary.
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12.8 Storage (winter break)

Store the machine in a dry and locked
place that is generally free of dust. Make
sure that it is kept out of the reach of
children.
Only store the lawn mower in good
operating condition, fold down the
handlebar if necessary.
Keep all nuts, pins and bolts tightly
fastened, replace danger signs and
warnings on the machine that have
become illegible, check the entire machine
for wear and damage. Replace all worn or
damaged parts.
Any machine faults must be completely
remedied prior to storage.
Note the following points when storing the
lawn mower for long periods (winter
break):
● Clean all external parts of the machine
with care.
12.6).
● Thoroughly lubricate/grease all moving
parts.

13. Transport

13.1 Transport
Risk of injury!
Observe the section "For your
safety" before transporting. (
Always wear suitable safety
clothing when transporting (safety
shoes, thick gloves).
Always disconnect the power cable
before lifting or transporting. For
safety reasons, STIHL
recommends lifting or carrying the
machine only with the aid of a
second person.
Before lifting, note the weight
indicated in the section "Technical
specifications".
Carrying the machine:
● Two persons:
Only hold the machine at the front
handle (1) and at the handlebar (3).
Always ensure sufficient distance
between the mowing blade and your
body, particularly your feet and legs.
● One person:
Lift and carry the machine using both
hands, with one hand at the upper
transport handle (2) and the other hand
at the lower transport handle (1).
Securing the machine (lashing):
● Secure the machine on the load floor
using suitable fastening materials.
● Attach ropes or straps at the points
marked (4).
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