10 Inserting and Removing the Activation Key
► Open the flap (1) as far as it will go and hold it
there.
► Insert the battery (2) into the battery compart‐
ment (3) as far as it will go.
The battery (2) engages with a click and is
now locked.
► If a second battery is to be kept on-board:
Insert the battery in the battery compart‐
ment (3) or in the transport compartment (4).
The battery engages with a click and is now
locked.
► Close the flap (1).
9.2
Removing the Battery
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Open flap (1) as far as the stop and hold.
► Press locking lever (2).
Battery (3) is released.
► Remove battery (3).
► Close flap (1).
10 Inserting and Removing
the Activation Key
10.1
Inserting the Activation Key
► Open flap (1) as far as the stop and hold.
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► Insert activation key (2) in key receptacle (3).
► Close flap (1).
10.2
Removing the Activation Key
► Open the flap as far as the stop and hold.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Close the flap.
► Keep the activation key out of the reach of
children.
11 Switching the Lawn Mower
On and Off
11.1
Switching the Drive On and Off
11.1.1
Activating self-propulsion
The lever can be used to preselect the maximum
possible travel speed in five stages. Pushing the
lever toward
increases the maximum possible
driving speed, pushing it toward
Self-propulsion is disengaged in the
The control bar for self-propulsion can be used to
continuously regulate the speed from 2,0 km/h
up to the preselected maximum speed. The fur‐
ther the control bar for self-propulsion is pulled
towards the handlebar, the higher the speed,
21.2.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Activate the cutting blade.
► Set the lever (3) to the required position.
► Pull the self-propulsion control bar (1) all the
way up to the handlebar (2) and hold it so that
your thumb is wrapped around the handle‐
bar (2).
The lawn mower starts moving.
11.1.2
Disengaging Self-propulsion
► Release the control bar for self-propulsion.
► Wait until the lawn mower comes to a stand‐
still.
► If the lawn mower continues moving: remove
the batteries and consult a STIHL specialist
dealer.
The lawn mower is defective.
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reduces it.
position.
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