4 Safety Precautions
This symbol marks the motor oil cap.
Guaranteed sound power level in
L
accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC
WA
in dB(A) for the purpose of comparing
the sound emissions of products.
Do not dispose of the product with your
household waste.
Set the cutting height.
Level indicator of the grass catcher
box.
Lever for opening and closing the
mulch flap.
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Safety Precautions
4.1
Warning symbols
Meanings of the warning symbols on the lawn
mower:
Follow the safety instructions and take
the necessary precautions.
Read and understand the User Manual
and keep it in a safe place for refer‐
ence.
Beware of ejected objects: Keep a safe
distance and keep other people away.
Keep hands and feet out of the reach
of the blades.
Remove the spark plug boot during
transport, storage, maintenance or
repair.
4.2
Intended Use
The STIHL RM 443.3 lawn mower is designed
for mowing and mulching grass.
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Start the engine.
WARNING
■ Using the lawn mower for purposes for which
it is not designed may result in serious or fatal
injuries or damage to property.
► Always use the lawn mower as described in
this User Manual and in the User Manual
for the motor.
4.3
Requirements for the User
WARNING
■ Uninstructed users cannot recognise or evalu‐
ate the dangers posed by the lawn mower.
This may result in serious or fatal injury to the
user or other people.
► Read, understand and keep the
instruction manual.
► If passing on the lawn mower to another
person: provide them with the lawn mower
and engine instruction manuals also.
► Make sure that the user meets the following
conditions:
– The user is rested.
– The user is physically, sensorily and
mentally capable of operating the lawn
mower and working with it. If the user is
physically, sensorily or mentally
impaired, the machine must only be
used under supervision or following
instruction by a responsible person.
– The user can recognise and evaluate
the dangers posed by the lawn mower.
– The user is aware that they are respon‐
sible for accidents and damage.
– The user is of legal age or the user is
being trained under supervision in a
profession in accordance with national
regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a
STIHL specialist dealer or a competent
person before using the lawn mower for
the first time.
– The user is not impaired by alcohol,
medicines or drugs.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL spe‐
cialist dealer.
4.4
Clothing and equipment
WARNING
■ Objects can be thrown at high speed during
operation. This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear long pants made of robust material.
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