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DEFRNLITESPTNOSVFIDASLHUSRHR EN
0478 131 9939 A - EN
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing STIHL. We
develop and manufacture our quality
products to meet our customers'
requirements. The products are designed
for reliability even under extreme
conditions.
STIHL also stands for premium service
quality. Our specialist dealers guarantee
competent advice and instruction as well
as comprehensive service support.
We thank you for your confidence in us
and hope you will enjoy working with your
STIHL product.
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE AND
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE.
Printed on chlorine-free bleached paper. Paper is recyclable. Cover is halogen free.
1. Table of contents
Notes on the instruction manual 32
General 32
Instructions for reading the
instruction manual 32
Country-specific versions 32
Machine overview 33
For your safety 33
General 33
Clothing and equipment 34
Battery 34
Charger 35
Charging 36
Transporting the machine 36
Transporting the battery 36
Before operation 36
Working with your machine 37
Maintenance, cleaning, repairs and
storage 38
Storage for prolonged periods
without operation 39
Disposal 39
Description of symbols 39
Standard equipment 40
Preparing the machine for
operation 40
General points 40
Assembling the handlebar 40
Battery and charger 40
General 40
Removing/inserting the battery 41
Connecting charger to the mains 41
Recharging the battery 41
LEDs on the battery 41
LED on the charger 42
Controls 42
Safety plug 42
Eco mode switch 42
Folding down the handlebar 42
Adjusting the cutting height 42
Notes on working with the
machine 43
General 43
Cutting performance 43
Working area for operator 43
Correct motor load 43
If the mowing blade blocks 43
Thermal motor overload protection 43
General information on mulching 44
When is mulching permissible? 44
How should mulching be
performed? 44
How often should mulching be
performed? 44
Safety devices 44
Safety plug 44
Safety devices 44
Two-hand operation 44
Motor run-down brake 44
Operating the machine 45
Preparatory measures 45
Switching the lawnmower on 45
Switching the lawn mower off 45
Self-propulsion 45
Maintenance 45
General 45
Cleaning the machine 45
Electric motor and wheels 46
Battery 46
Charger 46
Checking blade wear 46