Stihl 459-481, Instruction Manual

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Fault LEDs on the
battery
Cause Remedy
► If 4 LEDs still flash red: do not use the
battery and consult a STIHL specialist
dealer.
The electrical connec‐
tion between the lawn
mower and battery
has been interrupted.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
► Clean the electric contacts in the battery
compartment.
► Insert the activation key.
► Fit the battery.
The lawn mower or
battery is damp.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
► Clean the lawn mower.
► Allow the lawn mower or battery to dry.
The resistance at the
blade is too great.
► Set a higher cutting height.
► Switch the lawn mower on in lower
grass.
The area around the
blade is blocked.
► Clean the lawn mower.
Self-propulsion is
not working.
There is a fault in the
self-propulsion
mechanism.
► Consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
The lawn mower
stops during ope‐
ration.
3 LEDs illumi‐
nate red.
The lawn mower is
too warm.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
► Allow the lawn mower to cool down.
► Clean the lawn mower.
► Do not switch the lawn mower on too fre‐
quently within a short time.
► If working with self-propulsion engaged:
switch off self-propulsion.
► If working with self-propulsion disenga‐
ged: go forwards slower.
► Set a higher cutting height.
► Mow shorter grass.
The blade is blocked. ► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
► Clean the lawn mower.
There is an electrical
fault.
► Remove the battery and fit it again.
► Switch the lawn mower on.
The lawn mower
vibrates excessi‐
vely during ope‐
ration.
The blade fastening
screw is loose.
► Tighten the screw.
The blade is not cor‐
rectly balanced.
► Sharpen and balance the blade.
The lawn mower
operating time is
too short.
The battery is not fully
charged.
► Fully charge the battery.
The battery service
life has been excee‐
ded.
► Replace the battery.
The area around the
blade is blocked.
► Clean the lawn mower.
The blade is blunt or
worn.
► Sharpen and balance the blade.
The resistance at the
blade is too great.
► If working with self-propulsion engaged:
switch off self-propulsion.
English 20 Troubleshooting
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