13 Operating the Lawn Mower
► Pull the control bar for self-propulsion fully in
the direction of the handlebar and hold so the
thumb encloses the handlebar.
The lawn mower starts moving.
► Release the control bar for self-propulsion.
The lawn mower comes to a standstill.
► If the lawn mower continues moving: remove
the battery and consult a STIHL specialist
dealer.
The lawn mower is defective.
12.2
Checking the Blade
► Switch the lawn mower off and remove the
battery.
► Upend the lawn mower,
► Measure the following:
– Thickness a
– Width b
– Sharpening angle c
► If the minimum thickness or minimum width is
fallen below: replace the blade,
► If the sharpening angle is not correct: sharpen
the blade,
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► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL special‐
ist dealer.
12.3
Testing the Battery
► Press button on battery.
The LEDs glow or flash.
► If the LEDs do not glow or flash: Do not use
the battery and contact your STIHL servicing
dealer.
There is a malfunction in the battery.
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13 Operating the Lawn Mower
13.1
Holding and Guiding the Lawn
Mower
► Hold the handlebar with both hands so the
thumbs enclose the handlebar.
13.2
Setting the Cutting Height
Seven cutting heights can be set:
– 20 mm = position 1
– 30 mm = position 2
– 40 mm = position 3
– 55 mm = position 4
– 70 mm = position 5
– 85 mm = position 6
– 100 mm = position 7
The positions are indicated on the lawn mower.
Setting the cutting height
► Switch the lawn mower off.
The blade must not be turning.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Hold the lawn mower at handle (1).
► Press and hold lever (2).
► Move the lawn mower to the desired position
by raising and lowering the lever.
The current cutting height can be read off at
cutting height indicator (3) by means of mark‐
ing (4).
► Release lever (2).
The lawn mower engages.
13.3
Mowing and Mulching
The lawn mower is equipped with a multi-blade
and can be used for mowing or mulching.
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