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Switching off self-propulsion:
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Release self-propulsion
lever (1). Self-propulsion is
switched off and the lawn mower comes
to a standstill. The motor continues to
run.
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.6 Emptying the grass catcher
box
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Detach the grass catcher box and set it
down. (
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Open the grass catcher box at tab (1).
Fold up the upper part of grass catcher
box (2) and hold. Fold the grass catcher
box rearwards and empty the clippings.
The grass catcher box can be held
securely and emptied easily using
handles (3, 4) on the upper and lower
part of the grass catcher box.
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Close the grass catcher box.
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Attach the grass catcher box. (
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General
Annual service by the specialist dealer:
The lawn mower should be inspected once
annually by a specialist dealer. STIHL
recommends STIHL specialist dealers.
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2.2 Cleaning the machine
Maintenance interval:
After each use
Care of the machine will protect it against
damage and extend its service life.
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Place the machine on horizontal and
level ground.
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Select the highest cutting level. (
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Detach the grass catcher box. (
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Set down handlebar (1) rearwards.
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Open discharge flap (2) and hold it
open.
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Lift up the machine at the front at
carrying handle (3) and place in the
cleaning position as shown.
Notes on cleaning:
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Clean the grass catcher box using
running water and a brush well away
from the machine.
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Clean off dirt on the machine using little
water, with a brush or with a cloth. In
particular, also clean the mowing blade.
Never spray water onto motor
components, seals or bearing points.
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First, remove accumulated clipping
deposits using a stick.
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If necessary, use a special cleaner (e.g.
STIHL special cleaner).
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Remove dirt from the air slots (between
the motor hood and the lower housing)
to ensure that the motor is adequately
cooled.
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2.3 Electric motor, wheels and
gearbox
The electric motor is maintenance-free.
The wheel bearings are maintenance-free.
The Vario gearbox (
RME 545 V
) is
maintenance-free.
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2.4 Upper handlebar
Maintenance interval:
Before each use
Check the upper handlebar for damage –
it is coated with an insulating layer. Should
this layer become damaged, do not
operate the lawn mower and replace the
upper handlebar.
Risk of injury!
Before detaching the grass catcher
box, switch off the motor and allow
the mowing blade to come to a
standstill.
A completely filled grass catcher
box can weigh up to
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6 kg
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2. Maintenance
Risk of injury!
Observe the safety instructions in
the section "For your safety" (
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Risk of injury!
Switch off the motor, remove the
mains plug and allow the machine
to cool.
The machine is only safely in the
cleaning position when the
discharge flap is open.
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