► Close flap (1).
9.2
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.
10 Switching the Lawn Mower
On and Off
10.1
Activating and Deactivating the
Blade
10.1.1
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 the thumb encloses handlebar (3).
The blade turns.
► Release locking button (1).
► Hold handlebar (3) and control bar for mow‐
ing (2) with the right hand so the thumb enclo‐
ses handlebar (3).
10.1.2
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 acti‐
vation key, remove the battery and consult a
STIHL specialist dealer.
The lawn mower is defective.
11 Checking the Lawn Mower
and Battery
11.1
Checking the Controls
Locking button and control bar
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
► Press the locking button and release it again.
► Pull the control bar fully in the direction of the
handlebar and release it again.
► If the locking button or the control bar is stiff or
does not spring back into the initial position:
do not use the lawn mower and consult a
STIHL specialist dealer.
The locking button or the control bar is defec‐
tive.
Activating the blade
► Insert the activation key.
► Fit the battery.
► Press the locking button with the right hand
and hold.
► Pull the control bar with the left hand fully in
the direction of the handlebar and hold so that
the thumb encloses the handlebar.
The blade turns.
► If 3 LEDs flash red: pull out the activation key,
remove the battery and consult a STIHL spe‐
cialist dealer.
There is a fault in the lawn mower.
► Release the locking button and control bar.
The blade stops turning after a short time.
► If the blade continues to turn: pull out the acti‐
vation key, remove the battery and consult a
STIHL specialist dealer.
The lawn mower is defective.
11.2
Checking the Blade
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activa‐
tion key and remove the battery.
► Tilt the lawn mower sideways and set it down,
► Measure the following:
–
Thickness a
–
Width b
–
Sharpening angle c
► If the minimum thickness or minimum width
are fallen below: replace the blade, 20.2.
► If the sharpening angle is not observed:
sharpen the blade, 20.2.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL special‐
ist dealer.
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