ces such as wet, dense or high grass, low cutting
levels, contamination or the like can impair the
flow of air and the functionality of the level indica‐
tor.
► If the level indicator drops to its resting state:
empty the grass catcher box.
► Switch the lawn mower off.
► Detach the grass catcher box.
► Open tab (1).
► Fold up upper part of grass catcher box (2) at
handle (3) and hold.
► Hold lower handle (4) with the second hand.
► Empty the grass catcher box.
► Close the grass catcher box.
► Attach the grass catcher box.
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14.1 After Finishing Work
► Switch off the mower, remove the activation
key and battery.
► If the mower is wet: Allow the mower to dry.
► If the battery is wet: Allow the battery to dry.
► Clean the mower.
► Clean the battery.
15 Transporting
15.1 Transporting the Lawn Mower
► Switch the lawn mower off.
The blade must not be turning.
► Pull out the activation key and remove the bat‐
tery.
Pushing the lawn mower
► Push the lawn mower forwards slowly and in a
controlled manner.
Carrying the lawn mower
► Wear work gloves made from resistant mate‐
rial.
► If the lawn mower is being carried by two peo‐
ple:
► One person holds the lawn mower by trans‐
port handle (1) using both hands and
another person holds handlebar (2) using
both hands.
► The lawn mower must be lifted and carried
by two people.
► If the lawn mower is being carried by one per‐
son:
► Fold down the handlebar.
► Hold the lawn mower with one hand on
transport handle (1) and the other hand on
handle (2).
► Lift and carry the lawn mower.
Transporting the lawn mower in a vehicle
► Secure the lawn mower upright so that the
lawn mower does not tip over and cannot
move.
15.2 Transporting the Battery
► Switch off the mower and remove the battery.
► Make sure the battery is in a safe condition.
► Observe the following points when packing the
battery:
–
The packaging must be non-conductive.
–
Make sure the battery cannot shift inside the
packaging.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
The battery is subject to the requirements for the
transport of dangerous goods. The battery is
classified as UN 3480 (lithium-ion batteries) and
has been tested in accordance with UN Manual
of Tests and Criteria, Part III, sub-section 38.3.
For transport regulations see www.stihl.com/
safety-data-sheets
16 Storing
16.1 Storing the Lawn Mower
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activa‐
tion key and remove the battery.
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