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5 Preparing the Lawn Mower
for Operation
5.1 Preparing the Lawn Mower for
Operation
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
► Remove packaging material and transport
locks from the machine.
► Make sure that the following components are
in safe condition:
–
Lawn mower, 4.6.1.
–
Blade, 4.6.2.
–
Battery, 4.6.3.
► Check the battery, 12.3.
► Fully charge the battery, 6.1.
► Clean the lawn mower, 17.2.
► Check the blade, 12.2.
► Attach the handlebar, 7.1.
► Fold up and adjust the handlebar, 8.1.
► If mowing and the mown grass is to be collec‐
ted in the grass catcher box: attach the grass
catcher box, 7.2.2.
► If mowing and the mown grass is to be ejected
to the rear: detach the grass catcher box,
7.2.3.
► Set the cutting height, 13.2.
► Check the controls, 12.1.
► If the steps cannot be performed: do not use
the lawn mower and consult a STIHL special‐
ist dealer.
6 Charging the Battery, LEDs
6.1 Charging the Battery
The charging time depends on several factors,
e.g. temperature of the battery or the ambient
temperature. The actual charging time may differ
from the specified charging time. For specified
charging times see www.stihl.com/charging-
times.
► Recharge the battery fully as described in the
instruction manual for the STIHL AL 101, 300,
500 chargers.
6.2 Displaying the Charge State
1
20-40%
40-60%
60-80%
80-100%
0-20%
► Press button (1).
The LEDs illuminate green for approx. 5 sec‐
onds to indicate the charge state.
► If the right LED flashes green: charge the bat‐
tery.
6.3 LEDs on Battery
The LEDs can show the state of charge or mal‐
functions. The LEDs can glow or flash green or
red.
The state of charge is indicated when the LEDs
glow or flash green.
► If the LEDs glow or flash red: Troubleshooting,
20.1.
There is a malfunction in the mower or battery.
7 Assembling the Lawn
Mower
7.1 Attaching the Handlebar
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activa‐
tion key and remove the battery.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Press sleeve (1) into the bores in upper han‐
dlebar (2).
► Fit spring washers (3) with the convex side
facing inwards onto sleeve (1).
English 5 Preparing the Lawn Mower for Operation
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