Instruction Manual

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English 15 Switching the Lawn Mower On and Off
► Insert the battery (2) into the battery compartment (3) until
it stops.
The battery is properly inserted when you hear a audible
click and the battery is flush with the top of the battery
housing. In this position, there is electrical contact
between the battery and the lawn mower.
► If a spare battery is to be carried, insert the spare battery
into the spare battery compartment (4).
► Close the battery compartment cover.
Since a new battery is not fully charged, STIHL recommends
that you fully charge the battery before using it the first time,
@ 9.2.
14.2 Removing the Battery
WARNING
To reduce the risk of severe personal injury from unintended
activation, always remove the fuse key and battery before
assembling, transporting, adjusting, cleaning, servicing,
maintaining or storing the lawn mower and any other time it
is not in use.
To remove the battery:
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Lift the battery compartment cover and hold it.
► Press down on the locking lever (2) to eject the battery (3)
from the battery compartment.
► Close the battery compartment cover.
NOTICE
Avoid exposing the battery to excessive heat or prolonged
periods of direct sunlight. Use or storage outside the
recommended ambient temperature range can reduce the
performance and/or service life of the battery.
15.1 Switching On
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the operator
or bystanders, keep hands, feet and other parts of the body
away from the mowing blade, @ 5.7.2. Do not touch the
mowing blade while the fuse key or battery is inserted.
WARNING
Never operate your lawn mower if it is damaged, improperly
adjusted or maintained, not completely and securely
assembled or not functioning properly, @ 5.6. To reduce
the risk of personal injury, always wear proper clothing and
protective apparel, including proper eye protection, @ 5.5.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury from loss of
control, always hold the lawn mower with both hands when
you are working, @ 5.7.2.
NOTICE
To reduce the risk of thermal overload to the motor and
damage to the mower, do not switch on the mower in high
grass.
Before switching on:
► Make sure you have a secure and firm footing.
► Stand upright.
► Always hold and operate the lawn mower with two hands.
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