Stihl 459-481, Instruction Manual

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► 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.
► 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.
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 the lawn mower off and remove the
battery.
► Make sure that the battery is in safe condition.
► Pack the battery in such a way that it cannot
move in the packaging.
► Secure the packaging so it cannot move.
The battery is subject to the requirements for
transporting hazardous goods. The battery is
classed as a UN 3480 (lithium-ion battery) and
has been tested in accordance with the UN Man‐
ual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection
38.3.
Please refer to www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets
for transport instructions.
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 storing the battery at a
charge state between 40% and 60% (2 LEDs illu‐
minated green).
► Store the battery in accordance with the fol‐
lowing conditions:
–
The battery is out of reach of children.
–
The battery is clean and dry.
–
The battery is in a closed room.
–
The battery is separate from the lawn
mower.
–
If the battery is stored in the charger: dis‐
connect the mains plug and store the bat‐
tery at a charge state between 40% and
60% (2 LEDs illuminated green).
–
The battery is in the temperature range
between ‑ 10 °C and + 50 °C.
NOTICE
■ If the battery is not stored as described in this
instruction manual, the battery may become
deeply discharged and irreparably damaged.
► Charge a discharged battery before storing
it. STIHL recommends storing the battery at
a charge state between 40% and 60% (2
LEDs illuminated green).
► Store the battery separately from the lawn
mower.
17 Cleaning
17.1 Upending the Lawn Mower
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activa‐
tion key and remove the battery.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
15 Transporting English
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