Only store the lawn mower in good
operating condition, fold down the
handlebar if necessary.
Keep all nuts, pins and bolts tightly
fastened, replace danger signs and
warnings on the machine that have
become illegible, check the entire machine
for wear and damage. Replace all worn or
damaged parts.
Any machine faults must be completely
remedied prior to storage.
Note the following points when storing the
lawn mower for long periods (winter
break):
● Clean all external parts of the machine
with care.
● Thoroughly lubricate/grease all moving
parts.
Storing the battery:
● Remove battery from the battery
compartment or out of the charger.
● Clean the battery.
● Store the battery in a dry locked place
that is generally free of dust in
electrically non-conductive packaging.
Ensure that batteries are protected from
unauthorised use (e.g. by children).
● Do not store spare batteries unused –
use batteries alternately.
● For optimum battery service life,
observe the permissible temperature
range (
19.1) and store the battery at
a charge state between 20% and 40%
(2 LEDs illuminated green).
Storing the charger:
● Remove the battery and remove the
mains plug from the socket.
● Clean the charger.
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● Store the charger separately from the
battery in a dry, locked and dust-free
room. Ensure that it is protected from
unauthorised use (e.g. by children).
Do not suspend the charger from the
electric cable.
14. Transport
14.1 Carrying and securing lawn
mower
Risk of injury!
Observe the safety instructions in
the section "For your safety" (
Remove the safety plug,
particularly before
performing any work on the lawn
mower (
9.2).
Exercise special care when
transporting lithium-ion batteries
(
4.3).
Carrying the machine:
● Only lift the lawn mower by the
transport handles (1, 2). Always ensure
sufficient distance between the mowing
blade and your body, particularly your
feet and legs.
● Carry the lawn mower using both
hands, with one hand at the upper
transport handle (2) and the other hand
at the lower transport handle (1),
or
● carry the lawn mower with one hand at
the upper transport handle (2).
Securing the machine (lashing):
● Secure the lawn mower on the load
floor using suitable fastening materials.
● Attach ropes or straps at the handles
(1, 2).
14.2 Transporting the battery
● Before transport, it must be ensured
that the battery is in good operating
condition. (
4.3)
● Transport the battery either in the
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machine or in appropriate safe
packaging.
● Observe the instructions in the "For
4.).
your Safety – Transporting the battery".
(
4.7)
The battery is subject to the requirements
for transporting hazardous goods. The
battery is classed as a UN 3480 (lithium-
ion battery) and has been tested in
accordance with the UN Manual of Tests
and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3.
Please refer to www.stihl.com/safety-data-
sheets for transport instructions.
15. Minimising wear and
preventing damage
Important information on maintenance
and care of the product group
Lawn mower, manually operated and
battery-powered (STIHL RMA)
STIHL assumes no liability for material or
personal damage caused by the non-
observance of information contained in the
operating instructions, in particular with
regard to safety, operation and
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