Instruction Manual

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.
► Store the lawn mower in accordance with the
following conditions:
–
The lawn mower is out of reach of children.
–
The lawn mower is clean and dry.
–
The lawn mower cannot tip over.
–
The lawn mower cannot roll away.
16.2 Storing the Battery
STIHL recommends that you store the battery
with a charge between 40% and 60% (2 LEDs
glow green).
► Check the following points when storing the
battery:
–
Battery is out of the reach of children.
–
Battery is clean and dry.
–
Battery is in an enclosed location.
–
Battery is stored separately from the mower
and charger.
–
Battery is in non-conductive packaging.
–
Battery is in a temperature range between
-10°C and +50°C.
17 Cleaning
17.1 Placing the Lawn Mower in the
Cleaning Position
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activa‐
tion key and remove the battery.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Detach the grass catcher box.
►
Set the cutting height to the highest setting.
13.2
► Move the upper handlebar to the lowest posi‐
tion, 8.1.
► Press lever (1) downwards with the left hand
and hold.
► Hold the lawn mower at transport handle (2)
with the right hand and upend.
17.2 Cleaning the Lawn Mower
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activa‐
tion key and remove the battery.
► Clean the lawn mower with a damp cloth.
► Clean the discharge chute with a soft brush or
a damp cloth.
► Remove any foreign bodies from the battery
compartment and clean the battery compart‐
ment with a damp cloth.
► Clean the electric contacts in the battery com‐
partment with a paintbrush or a soft brush.
► Clean the ventilation slots with a paintbrush.
► Upend the lawn mower.
► Clean the area around the blade and the blade
with a stick, a soft brush or a damp cloth.
17.3 Cleaning the Battery
► Clean the battery with a damp cloth.
18 Maintenance
18.1 Removing and Attaching the
Blade
18.1.1 Removing the Blade
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activa‐
tion key and remove the battery.
► Upend the lawn mower.
► Block blade (1) using a piece of wood (2).
► Unscrew screw (3) in the direction of the arrow
and remove together with washer (4).
► Remove blade (1).
► Discard screw (3) and washer (4).
Use a new screw and washer to attach
blade (1).
18.1.2 Attaching the Blade
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activa‐
tion key and remove the battery.
► Upend the lawn mower.
English 16 Storing
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