Stihl RMA 510 V Instruction Manual - Page 31

Mowing and Mulching

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18 During Operation To activate ECO mode: 1 2 English 0000-GXX-4638-A1 0000-GXX-8193-A0 ► Lift the battery compartment cover (1) and hold it. ► Set the ECO switch (2) to position I. ► Close the battery compartment cover. To deactivate ECO mode: ► Lift the battery compartment cover and hold it. ► Set the ECO switch to position 0. ► Close the battery compartment cover. 18.3 Mowing and Mulching WARNING To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the operator or bystanders, keep hands, feet and other parts of the body away from the mowing blade, @ 5.7.2. Do not touch the mowing blade while the fuse key and battery are inserted. Never touch the moving mowing blade with your hand or any part of your body, @ 5.7.4. WARNING Always wear proper clothing and protective apparel, including proper eye protection, when operating your lawn mower, @ 5.5. Keep bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m) away from the work area, @ 5.7.4. Work carefully and maintain proper control of the lawn mower, @ 5.7.2. ► If using the drive system, drive the lawn mower forward in a controlled manner, keeping two hands on the unit at all times. ► If not using the drive system, push the lawn mover forward slowly, keeping two hands on the unit at all times. Observe all applicable laws, regulations, standards and ordinances. Mulching In the mulching mode, the grass clippings are recirculated in the air-stream, re-cut several times into small particles and then blown back onto the lawn. The fine particles remain on the lawn surface where they decompose quickly and serve as a natural fertilizer. Frequent mulching contributes to a beautiful, dense lawn. One third of the grass height should be cut in this process. For effective mulching, STIHL recommends the following - Reducing the mowing speed, 0458-819-8621-A 29

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0458-819-8621-A
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English
18 During Operation
To activate ECO mode:
Lift the battery compartment cover (1) and hold it.
Set the ECO switch (2) to position
I
.
Close the battery compartment cover.
To deactivate ECO mode:
Lift the battery compartment cover and hold it.
Set the ECO switch to position
0
.
Close the battery compartment cover.
18.3
Mowing and Mulching
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the operator
or bystanders, keep hands, feet and other parts of the body
away from the mowing blade,
@
5.7.2. Do not touch the
mowing blade while the fuse key and battery are inserted.
Never touch the moving mowing blade with your hand or any
part of your body,
@
5.7.4.
WARNING
Always wear proper clothing and protective apparel,
including proper eye protection, when operating your lawn
mower,
@
5.5. Keep bystanders at least 50
ft. (15
m) away
from the work area,
@
5.7.4. Work carefully and maintain
proper control of the lawn mower,
@
5.7.2.
If using the drive system, drive the lawn mower forward in
a controlled manner, keeping two hands on the unit at all
times.
If not using the drive system, push the lawn mover forward
slowly, keeping two hands on the unit at all times.
Observe all applicable laws, regulations, standards and
ordinances.
Mulching
In the mulching mode, the grass clippings are recirculated in
the air-stream, re-cut several times into small particles and
then blown back onto the lawn. The fine particles remain on
the lawn surface where they decompose quickly and serve
as a natural fertilizer. Frequent mulching contributes to a
beautiful, dense lawn. One third of the grass height should
be cut in this process.
For effective mulching, STIHL recommends the following
Reducing the mowing speed,
2
1
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