16 Cleaning
► Store the lawn scarifier in accordance with the
following conditions:
– The lawn scarifier is out of reach of children.
– The grass catcher box is emptied.
– The lawn scarifier is clean and dry.
– The lawn scarifier has cooled down.
15.2
Storing the Battery
STIHL recommends storing the battery at a
charge state between 40% and 60% (2 LEDs illu‐
minated green).
► Store the battery in accordance with the fol‐
lowing conditions:
– The battery is out of reach of children.
– The battery is clean and dry.
– The battery is in an enclosed space.
– The battery is separate from the lawn scari‐
fier.
– If the battery is stored in the charger: dis‐
connect the mains plug and store the bat‐
tery at a charge state between 40% and
60% (2 LEDs illuminated green).
– The battery is not stored outside the speci‐
fied temperature limits,
NOTICE
■ If the battery is not stored as described in this
instruction manual, it may become deeply dis‐
charged 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
scarifier.
16 Cleaning
16.1
Upending the Lawn Scarifier
► Switch the lawn scarifier off and remove the
battery.
► Place the lawn scarifier on a level surface.
► Set the transport position.
► Detach the grass catcher box.
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► Place the handlebar in the lowest position,
8.1.
► Press the handlebar downwards with the left
hand and hold.
► Hold the lawn scarifier by the lower transport
handle with your right hand and upend.
16.2
Cleaning the Lawn Scarifier
► Switch the lawn scarifier off and remove the
battery.
► Place the lawn scarifier on a level surface.
► Clean the lawn scarifier with a damp cloth.
► Clean the discharge chute with a soft brush or
a damp cloth.
► Remove any foreign bodies from the battery
compartment and clean the battery compart‐
ment with a damp cloth.
► Clean the electrical contacts in the battery
compartment with a paintbrush or a soft brush.
► Clean the ventilation slots with a paintbrush.
► Upend the lawn scarifier.
► Clean the area around the roller and the roller
with a soft brush or a damp cloth.
16.3
Cleaning the Battery
► Clean the battery with a damp cloth.
17 Maintenance
17.1
Maintenance Intervals
Maintenance intervals are dependent on the
ambient conditions and the working conditions.
STIHL recommends the following maintenance
intervals:
After every fifth change of rollers
► Have the roller fastening screw replaced by a
STIHL specialist dealer.
Annual
► Have the lawn scarifier serviced by a STIHL
specialist dealer.
The current addresses of the specialist dealers
can be found under the respective STIHL country
representative at www.stihl.com .
17.2
Removing and Attaching the
Roller
17.2.1
Detaching the Roller
► Switch the lawn scarifier off and remove the
battery.
► Upend the lawn scarifier.
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