Instruction Manual

0458-819-9921-A
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English 4 Safety Precautions
4.5.2 Battery
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals cannot recognize or
assess the dangers of the battery. Innocent children,
bystanders and animals may be seriously injured.
► Keep children, bystanders and animals away from the
work area.
► Do not leave the battery unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the battery.
￭ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. If the battery is exposed to certain ambient
conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Keep battery away from metallic objects.
► Do not expose battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose battery to microwaves.
► Protect battery from chemicals and salts.
4.6 Safe Condition
4.6.1 Mower
The mower is in a safe condition if the following points are
observed:
– Mower is not damaged.
– Mower is clean and dry.
– The controls function properly and have not been
modified.
– If you want to mow and collect the grass cuttings in the
grass box: The mulch plug and side chute must be
removed and the grass box correctly fitted.
– If you want to mow and discharge the grass cuttings
sideways: The grass box must be removed and the mulch
plug and side chute correctly fitted.
– If you want to mulch: The side chute and grass box must
be removed and the mulch plug correctly fitted.
– The blade is correctly installed.
– The deflector is correctly fitted.
– Only original STIHL accessories designed for this mower
model are fitted.
– Accessories are properly mounted.
WARNING
￭ If components do not comply with safety requirements,
they will no longer function properly and safety devices
may be rendered inoperative. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged mower.
► If the mower is dirty or wet: Clean the mower and allow
it to dry.
► Do not modify the mower.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do not work with
the mower.
► If you want to mow and collect the grass cuttings in the
grass box: Remove the mulch plug and side chute, and
fit the grass box as described in this instruction manual.
► If you want to mow and discharge the grass cuttings
sideways: Remove the grass box and fit the mulch plug
and side chute as described in this instruction manual.
► Protect battery from heat and fire.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.
► Use and store the battery at temperatures
between -10°C and +50°C.
► Do not immerse battery in fluids.