2 Guide to Using this Manual
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE USING AND
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR REFERENCE.
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Guide to Using this Manual
2.1
Applicable Documents
This instruction manual is a translation of the
original manufacturer's instructions in the sense
of EC Directive 2006/42/EC.
Local safety regulations apply.
► In addition to this instruction manual, read,
understand and keep the following documents:
– Safety information for the STIHL battery AK
– Instruction manual for the STIHL charg‐
ers AL 101, 301, 500
– Safety information for STIHL batteries and
products with built-in battery:
www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets
2.2
Warning Notices in Text
DANGER
■ This notice refers to risks which result in seri‐
ous or fatal injury.
► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by
taking the precautions mentioned.
WARNING
■ This notice refers to risks which can result in
serious or fatal injury.
► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by
taking the precautions mentioned.
NOTICE
■ This notice refers to risks which can result in
damage to property.
► Damage to property can be avoided by tak‐
ing the precautions mentioned.
2.3
Symbols in Text
This symbol refers to a chapter in this
instruction manual.
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Overview
3.1
Lawn Mower and Battery
1 Locking button
The locking button switches the blade on and
off together with the control bar for mowing.
2 Control bar for mowing
The control bar for mowing switches the
blade on and off together with the locking but‐
ton.
3 Handlebar
The handlebar is used to hold, guide and
transport the lawn mower.
4 Control bar for self-propulsion
The control bar for self-propulsion engages
and disengages self-propulsion.
5 Lever
The lever is used to set the self-propulsion
speed.
6 Level indicator
The level indicator shows how full the grass
catcher box is.
7 Grass catcher box
The grass catcher box collects the mown
grass.
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