Stihl RMA 443 PC, Instruction Manual

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11 Switching the Lawn Mower On and Off
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.
11.1 Activating and Deactivating the Blade
11.1.1 Activating the Blade
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Press locking button (1) with the right hand and hold.
► Pull control bar for mowing (2) with the left hand fully in the
direction of handlebar (3) and hold so that the thumb
encloses handlebar (3).
The blade turns.
► Release locking button (1).
► Hold handlebar (3) and control bar for mowing (2) with the
right hand so that the thumb encloses handlebar (3).
11.1.2 Deactivating the Blade
► Release the control bar for mowing.
► Wait until the blade is no longer turning.
► If the blade continues to turn: pull out the activation key,
remove the battery and consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
The lawn mower is defective.
11.2 Switching the Drive On and Off
11.2.1 Engaging Self-propulsion
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Activate the blade.
► Pull control bar for self-propulsion (1) fully in the direction
of handlebar (2) and hold so that the thumb encloses
handlebar (2).
The lawn mower starts moving.
11.2.2 Deactivating Drive System
► Release the control bar for self-propulsion.
► Wait until the mower comes to a standstill.
► If the mower does not stop: Pull out the activation key,
remove the battery and consult a STIHL specialist dealer
for assistance.
There is a malfunction in the mower.
11 Switching the Lawn Mower On and Off