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■ The blade may become hot during sharpening.
This may result in the user burning them‐
selves.
► Wait until the blade has cooled down.
► Wear protective gloves.
■ The blade on the lawn mower is movable even
when the engine is switched off. During main‐
tenance of the blade, the user may be injured
by the moving blade.
► Work carefully.
► Wear protective gloves.
■ The blade on the lawn mower is movable. Dur‐
ing blade maintenance, the user may trap their
fingers between the moving blade and fixed
parts of the lawn mower.
► Work carefully.
► Wear protective gloves.
5
Preparing the Lawn Mower
for Operation
5.1
Preparing the Lawn Mower for
Operation
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
► Remove packaging material and transport
locks.
► Make sure that the following components are
in safe condition:
– Lawn mower,
– Blade,
4.6.2.
– Battery,
4.6.3.
► Check the battery,
► Fully charge the battery,
► Clean the lawn mower,
► Check the blade,
► Fold up the handlebar,
► Adjust the handlebar,
► If mowing and the grass is to be collected in
the grass catcher box:
► Detach the extension,
► Open the mulch flap,
► Attach the grass catcher box,
► If mowing and the grass is to be directed to
the ground from the side:
► Close the mulch flap,
► Attach the extension,
► If mulching:
► Close the mulch flap,
► Detach the extension,
► Set the cutting height,
► Check the controls,
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4.6.1.
12.3.
6.1.
17.2.
12.2.
9.1.
9.3.
8.2.2.
13.5.1.
8.1.2.
13.5.2.
8.2.1.
13.5.2.
8.2.2.
13.2.
12.1.
5 Preparing the Lawn Mower for Operation
► If the steps cannot be performed: do not use
the lawn mower and consult a STIHL special‐
ist dealer.
5.2
Connecting a battery with Blue‐
tooth
radio interface with the
®
STIHL connected app
► Activate the Bluetooth
mobile device.
► Activating the Bluetooth
the battery,
7.
► Download the STIHL connected app to the
mobile device from the App Store and create
an account.
► Open and sign in to the STIHL connected app.
► Add the battery in the STIHL connected app
and follow the instructions on the screen.
For contacts and other information, please visit
https://support.stihl.com or see the STIHL con‐
nected app.
The STIHL connected app is available interna‐
tionally.
6
Charging the Battery, LEDs
6.1
Charging the battery
The charging time depends on various factors,
e.g. the battery temperature or the ambient tem‐
perature. For optimal performance, note the rec‐
ommended temperature ranges,
actual charging time may vary from the charging
time indicated. The charging time is indicated at
www.stihl.com/charging-times.
► Recharge the battery as described in the User
Manual for STIHL AL 101, 301, 301-4, 501
chargers.
6.2
Displaying the Charge State
► Press button (1).
The LEDs illuminate green for approx. 5 sec‐
onds to indicate the charge state.
► If the right LED flashes green: charge the bat‐
tery.
®
radio interface on the
®
radio interface on
21.5. The
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