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are not cleaned correctly, components may no longer
operate correctly and safety devices may be
disabled.There is a risk of serious injury to people.
► Clean the lawn scarifier, rollers and battery as
described in this instruction manual.
■ If the lawn scarifier, rollers or battery are not maintained
or repaired correctly, components may no longer operate
correctly and safety devices may be disabled.This may
result in serous or fatal injury to people.
► Do not maintain or repair the lawn scarifier or battery
yourself.
► If the lawn scarifier or battery need to be maintained or
repaired:consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
► Maintain the rollers as described in this instruction
manual.
■ The blades and spring-tines may move during roller
cleaning, maintenance or repair.The may result in injury to
the user as a result of cutting themselves on sharp cutting
edges.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant material.
5 Preparing the Lawn Scarifier for
Operation
5.1
Preparing the Lawn Scarifier for Operation
The following steps must be performed before commencing
work:
► Make sure that the following components are in safe
condition:
– Lawn scarifier, @ 4.6.
– Rollers, @ 4.6.2.
– Battery, @ 4.6.3.
► Check the battery, @ 12.3.
► Fully charge the battery, @ 6.1.
► Clean the lawn scarifier, @ 17.
► Check the rollers, @ 12.2.
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5 Preparing the Lawn Scarifier for Operation
► Attach the handlebar, @ 7.1.
► Ensure that there is no roller in the transport
compartment,@
7.2.
► Fold up and adjust the handlebar, @ 8.1.
► If material removed from the lawn is to be collected in the
grass catcher box:attach the grass catcher box, @ 7.3.2.
► If material removed from the lawn is to be ejected to the
rear:detach the grass catcher box, @ 7.3.3.
► Set the working depth, @ 13.2.
► Check the controls, @ 12.1.
► If the steps cannot be performed:do not use the lawn
scarifier and consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
6 Charging the Battery, LEDs
6.1
Charging the Battery
The charging time depends on several factors, e.g.
temperature of the battery or the ambient temperature. The
actual charging time may differ from the specified charging
time. For specified charging times see
www.stihl.com/charging-times.
► Recharge the battery fully as described in the instruction
manual for the STIHL AL 101, 300, 500 chargers.
6.2
State of Charge
1
80-100%
60-80%
40-60%
20-40%
0-20%
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