Stihl RMA 443 PV, Instruction Manual

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► Wear work gloves made from resistant
material.
■ The blade may become hot during sharpening.
This may result in the user burning them‐
selves.
► Wait until the blade has cooled down.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant
material.
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.
► 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, 13.3.
► Fully charge the battery, 6.1.
► Clean the lawn mower, 18.2.
► Check the blade, 13.2.
► Attach the handlebar, 8.1.
► Fold up and adjust the handlebar, 9.1.
► If mowing and the mown grass is to be collec‐
ted in the grass catcher box: attach the grass
catcher box, 8.2.2.
► If mowing and the mown grass is to be ejected
to the rear: detach the grass catcher box,
8.2.3.
► Set the cutting height, 14.2.
► Check the controls, 13.1.
► If the steps cannot be performed: do not use
the lawn mower and consult a STIHL special‐
ist dealer.
5.2 Connecting the Battery with the
STIHL App by means of a
Bluetooth
®
Radio Interface
► Activate the Bluetooth
®
radio interface on the
mobile device.
► Activating the Bluetooth
®
radio interface on
the battery, 7.1.
► Download STIHL App from the app store of
your mobile device and create an account.
► Open and sign in on the STIHL App.
► Add the battery in the STIHL App and follow
the instructions on the screen.
For contacts and other information, please visit
https://support.stihl.com or the app.
The STIHL connected feature is available in the
STIHL App in certain markets.
6 Charging the Battery, LEDs
6.1 Charging the Battery
The charging time depends on various factors,
e.g. the battery temperature or the ambient tem‐
perature. The actual charging time may vary
from the charging time indicated. The charging
time is indicated at www.stihl.com/charging-
times.
► Recharge the battery as described in the User
Manual for the STIHL AL 101, 300, 301-4, 500
chargers.
6.2 Displaying the Charge State
► 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,
21.1.
There is a malfunction in the mower or battery.
5 Preparing the Lawn Mower for Operation English
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