Instruction Manual

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English 7 Maintenance, Repair and Storage
– Consult the fire department regarding proper
disposal of a burned battery.
7.1 Warnings and Instructions
WARNING
￭ There are no user-authorized repairs for the battery or
lawn mower. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or
other personal injury and property damage:
– Users may carry out only the cleaning and
maintenance operations described in this manual.
Users must not attempt any other cleaning,
maintenance or repair.
– Strictly follow the cleaning and maintenance
instructions in the appropriate sections of this
instruction manual.
– Never attempt to repair a damaged or broken
mowing blade. This may cause broken parts to come
off and result in serious or fatal injuries.
– Wear non-slip, heavy-duty work gloves when
handling mowing blades.
– STIHL recommends that all repair work be
performed by authorized STIHL servicing dealers.
– Maintain and replace warning and instruction labels
as necessary.
￭ Unintentional starting may result in personal injury or
property damage. To reduce the risk of personal injury
and property damage from unintentional starting:
￭ The mowing blade is the only user-serviceable part on the
lawn mower.
– Wear heavy-duty, non-slip work gloves made of
leather or another wear resistant material when
handling the mowing blade.
– Replace the mowing blade when it becomes worn or
damaged.
– Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws after replacing the
mowing blade.
￭ Use of parts that are not authorized or approved by STIHL
may cause serious or fatal injury or property damage.
– STIHL recommends that only authorized STIHL
replacement parts be used for repair or
maintenance.
￭ Improper storage can result in unauthorized use, damage
to the lawn mower and an increased risk of fire, electric
shock and other personal injury or property damage.
– Remove the fuse key and battery from the lawn
mower before storing.
– Never store the lawn mower with the fuse key or
battery inserted.
– Store the lawn mower indoors in a dry, secure place
that cannot be accessed by children or other
unauthorized users.
8.1 Preparing the Lawn Mower for Operation
Before starting work:
► Fully charge the battery, @ 9.2.
► Mount the handle, @ 11.1.
► Unfold and adjust the handle, @ 12.1.
► Adjust the cutting height, @ 18.1.
► Check the controls for proper function and condition,
@ 17.1.
7 Maintenance, Repair and Storage
– Remove the fuse key and battery before
inspecting the lawn mower or carrying
out any cleaning, maintenance or repair
work, before storing, and any other time
it is not in use.
8 Before Starting Work