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► Release lever(2) and ensure that the handle‐
bar fully engages again.
8.2 Folding the Handlebar
The handlebar can be folded for space-saving
transport or storage.
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activa‐
tion key and remove the battery.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Press and hold the lever.
► Fold down the handlebar forwards.
9 Removing and Fitting the
Battery
9.1 Fitting the Battery
► Open flap (1) as far as the stop and hold.
► Push battery (2) into battery compartment (3)
as far as it will go.
Battery (2) engages with a click and is locked
in place.
► If a second battery is to be carried: fit the bat‐
tery in transport compartment (4).
The battery engages with a click and is locked
in place.
► Close flap (1).
9.2 Removing the Battery
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Open flap (1) as far as the stop and hold.
► Press locking lever (2).
The battery (3) is released.
► Remove battery (3).
► Close flap (1).
10 Inserting and Removing
the Activation Key
10.1 Inserting the Activation Key
► Open flap (1) as far as the stop and hold.
► Insert activation key (2) in key receptacle (3).
► Close flap (1).
10.2 Removing the Activation Key
► Open the flap as far as the stop and hold.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Close the flap.
► Keep the activation key out of the reach of
children.
11 Switching the Lawn Mower
On and Off
11.1 Activating and Deactivating the
Blade
11.1.1 Activating the Blade
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
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