15 Storing
► If the lawn mower is being carried with the
handlebar unfolded:
► One person holds the lawn mower by the
front of the housing using both hands and
another person holds the handlebar using
both hands.
► The lawn mower must be lifted and carried
by two people.
► If the lawn mower is being carried with the
handlebar folded:
► Fold the handlebar,
► One person holds the lawn mower by the
front of the housing using both hands and
another person holds the handlebar using
both hands.
► The lawn mower must be lifted and carried
by two people.
Transporting the lawn mower in a vehicle
► Secure the lawn mower upright so it does not
tip over and cannot move.
14.2
Transporting the Battery
► Switch the lawn mower off and remove the
battery.
► Make sure that the battery is in safe condition.
► Pack the battery in such a way that it cannot
move in the packaging.
► Secure the packaging so it cannot move.
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 Man‐
ual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection
38.3.
Please refer to www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets
for transport instructions.
15 Storing
15.1
Storing the Lawn Mower
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activa‐
tion key and remove the battery.
► Store the lawn mower in accordance with the
following conditions:
– The lawn mower is out of reach of children.
– The lawn mower is clean and dry.
– The lawn mower cannot tip over.
– The lawn mower cannot roll away.
15.2
Storing the Battery
STIHL recommends storing the battery at a
charge state between 40% and 60% (2 LEDs illu‐
minated green).
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7.2.2.
► 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 a closed room.
– The battery is separate from the lawn
mower.
– 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 in the temperature range
between ‑ 10 °C and + 50 °C.
NOTICE
■ If the battery is not stored as described in this
instruction manual, the battery may become
deeply discharged 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
mower.
16 Cleaning
16.1
Upending the Lawn Mower
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activa‐
tion key and remove the battery.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Detach the grass catcher box.
► Set the cutting height to the lowest setting,
12.2.
► Hold handlebar (1) and loosen star grip
nuts (2).
► Set down handlebar (1) to the rear.
► Open discharge flap (3) and hold it open.
► Upend the lawn mower.
16.2
Cleaning the Lawn Mower
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activa‐
tion key and remove the battery.
► Clean the lawn mower with a damp cloth.
► Clean the discharge chute with a soft brush or
a damp cloth.
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