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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:
► Ensure that the following components are in safe
condition:
– Lawn mower,
– Blade,
– Battery, as described in the instruction manual for the
STIHL AR L battery or the instruction manual for the
ADA 700 double-battery compartment and the safety
instructions for the STIHL AP battery.
► Check the battery as described in the instruction manual
for the STIHL AR L battery or the instruction manual for
the ADA 700 double-battery compartment and the safety
instructions for the STIHL AP battery.
► Charge the battery fully as described in the instruction
manual for the STIHL AL 101, 300, 500 charger.
► Clean the lawn mower,
► Check the blade,
11.2.
► Fold up and adjust the handlebar,
► If mowing and the mown grass is to be collected in the
grass catcher box: attach the grass catcher box,
► If mowing and the mown grass is to be ejected to the rear:
detach the grass catcher box,
► Set the cutting height,
12.2.
► Check the controls,
► If the warning triangle on the operating unit flashes red
during the check of the controls: pull out the activation
key, remove the battery and consult a STIHL specialist
dealer.
There is a fault in the lawn mower.
► If the steps cannot be performed: do not use the lawn
mower and consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
6.1 Assembling, Attaching and Detaching the Grass
Catcher Box
6.1.1 Assembling the Grass Catcher Box
► Pull fabric (1) over frame (2) so that the base plate is on
the bottom and handle (3) is on the outside of the fabric.
► Press plastic profiles (4) onto the frame.
The plastic profiles engage with a click.
6.1.2 Attaching the Grass Catcher Box
► Switch the lawn mower off.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Open discharge flap (1) and hold it open.
5 Preparing the Lawn Mower for
Operation
6 Assembling the Lawn Mower