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18 Cleaning
– If the battery is stored in the charger: disconnect the
mains plug and store the battery at a charge state
between 40% and 60% (2 LEDs illuminated green).
– The battery is in the temperature range between
-
10 °C
and + 50 °C.
NOTICE
If the battery is not stored as described in this instruction
manual, the battery may become deeply discharged and
irreparably damaged.
► Charge a discharged battery before storing it. STIHL
recommends storing the battery at a charge state between
40% and 60% (2 LEDs illuminated green).
► Store the battery separately from the lawn mower.
18.1 Standing the Mower on End
► Switch off the mower, remove the activation key and
battery.
► Place the mower on a flat surface.
► Set the cutting height to position 4.
► Fold down the handle.
► Grip front cover (1) with one hand and the bracket (2) with
the other hand.
► Stand the mower on end with the brackets (2) resting on
the floor.
18.2 Cleaning the Lawn Mower
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activation key and
remove the battery.
► Clean the lawn mower with a damp cloth.
► Clean the discharge chute and side discharge chute with
a soft brush or a damp cloth.
► Remove any foreign bodies from the battery compartment
and clean the battery compartment with a damp cloth.
► Clean the electric contacts in the battery compartment
with a paintbrush or a soft brush.
► Clean the ventilation slots with a paintbrush.
► Upend the lawn mower.
► Clean the area around the blade and the blade with a
stick, a soft brush or a damp cloth.
18.3 Cleaning the Battery
► Clean the battery with a damp cloth.
19.1 Sharpening and Balancing the Blade
Sharpening and balancing the blade correctly requires a lot
of practice.
STIHL files, STIHL filing aids and STIHL sharpeners help to
sharpen the blade correctly.
STIHL recommends having the blade sharpened and
balanced by a STIHL specialist dealer.
WARNING
The cutting edges of the blade are sharp. This may result in
the user cutting themselves.
► Wear protective gloves made from resistant material.
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