Stihl RMA 235 User manual

STIHL RMA 235
Instruction Manual
Manual de instrucciones
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Translation of Original Instruction Manual
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Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2 Guide to Using this Manual
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1 Applicable Documents
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 Warning Notices in Text
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.3 Symbols in Text
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 Overview
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.1 Lawn Mower and Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.2 Symbols
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
4 Safety Precautions
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.1 Warning Symbols
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.2 Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.3 Requirements for the User
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.4 Clothing and Equipment
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.5 Work Area and Surroundings
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.6 Safe Condition
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4.7 Working
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4.8 Transporting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.9 Storing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.10 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repair
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5 Preparing the Lawn Mower for Operation
. . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.1 Preparing the Lawn Mower for Operation
. . . . . . . . . . . 12
6 Charging the Battery, LEDs
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6.1 Charging the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6.2 State of Charge
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
6.3 LEDs on Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
7 Assembling the Lawn Mower
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
7.1 Attaching the Handlebar
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
7.2 Folding Up and Folding the Handlebar
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
7.3 Assembling, Attaching and Detaching the Grass
Catcher Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
8 Removing and Fitting the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
8.1 Fitting the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
8.2 Removing the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
9 Inserting and Removing the Activation Key
. . . . . . . . . 16
9.1 Inserting the Activation Key
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
9.2 Removing the Activation Key
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
10 Switching the Lawn Mower On and Off
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
10.1 Activating and Deactivating the Blade
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
11 Checking the Lawn Mower and Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
11.1 Checking the Controls
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
11.2 Checking the Blade
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
11.3 Testing the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
12 Operating the Lawn Mower
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
12.1 Holding and Guiding the Lawn Mower
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
12.2 Adjusting the Cutting Height
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
12.3 Mowing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
12.4 ECO Mode
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
12.5 Emptying the Grass Catcher Box
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
13 After Finishing Work
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
13.1 After Finishing Work
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
14 Transporting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
14.1 Transporting the Lawn Mower
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
14.2 Transporting the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
15 Storing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
15.1 Storing the Lawn Mower
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
15.2 Storing the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
16 Cleaning
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
16.1 Placing the Lawn Mower in the Cleaning Position . . . 21
16.2 Cleaning the Lawn Mower
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
16.3 Cleaning the Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
17 Maintenance
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
17.1 Removing and Attaching the Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
17.2 Sharpening and Balancing the Blade
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
18 Repairing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
18.1 Repairing the Lawn Mower
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing STIHL. We develop and
manufacture our quality products to meet our customers’
requirements. The products are designed for reliability even
under extreme conditions.
STIHL also stands for premium service quality. Our
specialist dealers guarantee competent advice and
instruction as well as comprehensive service support.
We thank you for your confidence in us and hope you will
enjoy working with your STIHL product.
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE AND KEEP IN A SAFE
PLACE.
2.1 Applicable Documents
This instruction manual constitutes 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:
– STIHL AK battery safety information
– STIHL AL 101, 300, 500 charger instruction manual
– Safety information for STIHL batteries and products
with built-in battery: www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets
19 Troubleshooting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
19.1 Remedying Lawn Mower or Battery Faults
. . . . . . . . . . 24
20 Specifications
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
20.1 STIHL RMA 235.0 Lawn Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
20.2 Blade
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
20.3 STIHL AK Battery
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
20.4 Sound Values and Vibration Values
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
20.5 Normative Information
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
20.6 REACH
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
21 Spare Parts and Accessories
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
21.1 Spare Parts and Accessories
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
21.2 Essential Spare Parts
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
22 Disposal
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
22.1 Disposing of the Lawn Mower
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
23 Safety Information for Lawn Mowers
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
23.1 Introduction
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
23.2 Training
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
23.3 Preparatory Measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
23.4 Handling
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
23.5 Maintenance and Storage
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
1 Introduction
2 Guide to Using this Manual

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2.2 Warning Notices in Text
DANGER
This notice refers to risks which result in serious 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 taking the
precautions mentioned.
2.3 Symbols in Text
3.1 Lawn Mower and Battery
1 Handlebar
The handlebar is used to hold, guide and transport the
lawn mower.
2 Control bar
The control bar switches the blades on and off together
with the locking button.
This symbol refers to a chapter in this instruction
manual.
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3 Locking button
The locking button switches the blades on and off
together with the control bar for mowing.
4 Rotary knob
The rotary knob clamps the upper handlebar onto the
lower handlebar and is used to fold down the handlebar.
5 Discharge flap
The discharge flap closes off the discharge chute.
6 Transport handle
The transport handle is used to transport the lawn
mower.
7Flap
The flap covers the battery and the activation key.
8 Activation key
The activation key activates the lawn mower.
9 Locking lever
The locking lever keeps the battery in the battery
compartment.
10 Battery compartment
The battery compartment holds the battery.
11 Grass catcher box
The grass catcher box collects the mown grass.
12 Lever
The lever is used to set the cutting height.
13 Level indicator
The level indicator shows how full the grass catcher box
is.
14 Battery
The battery supplies the lawn mower with power.
15 LEDs
The LEDs indicate the battery charge state and faults.
16 Button
The button activates the LEDs on the battery.
# Rating plate with machine number
3.2 Symbols
The symbols can be on the lawn mower or battery and have
the following meaning:
This symbol identifies the activation key.
This symbol identifies the key receptacle.
This symbol indicates the lawn mower weight.
1 LED illuminates red. The battery is too warm or
too cold.
4 LEDs flashing red. There is a fault in the
battery.
Guaranteed sound power level in accordance
with Directive 2000/14/EC in dB(A) for the
purpose of comparing the sound emissions of
products.
The number beside the symbol indicates the energy
content of the battery according to the cell
manufacturer's specifications. The available energy
content is lower in practice.
Do not dispose of the product with domestic waste.
Activating and deactivating the blade.
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4.1 Warning Symbols
The warning symbols on the lawn mower or battery have the
following meaning:
4.2 Intended Use
The STIHL RMA 235 lawn mower is used to mow dry grass.
The lawn mower is supplied with power by a STIHL AK
battery.
WARNING
￭ Batteries not approved by STIHL for the lawn mower may
cause fires and explosions. This may result in serious or
fatal injury to people and damage to property.
► Use the lawn mower with a STIHL AK battery.
￭ Failure to use the lawn mower or battery as intended may
result in serious or fatal injury to people and damage to
property.
► Use the lawn mower and battery as described in this
instruction manual.
4 Safety Precautions
Follow the safety instructions and their
measures.
Read, understand and keep the instruction
manual.
Observe the safety instructions on high-velocity
objects and their measures.
Do not touch a turning blade.
Remove the battery during work stoppages,
transport, storage, maintenance or repair.
Protect the lawn mower from rain and humidity.
Pull out the activation key during work
stoppages, transport, storage, maintenance or
repair.
Maintain a safety distance.
Protect the battery from heat and fire.
Protect the battery from rain and moisture. Do
not immerse in liquids.
Observe the permissible temperature range for
the battery.

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4.3 Requirements for the User
WARNING
￭ Uninstructed users cannot recognise or evaluate the
dangers posed by the lawn mower and battery. This may
result in serious or fatal injury to the user or other people.
► If passing on the lawn mower or battery to another
person: provide them with the instruction manual also.
► Make sure that the user meets the following conditions:
– The user is rested.
– The user is physically, sensorily and mentally capable
of operating the lawn mower and battery and working
with them. If the user is physically, sensorily or
mentally impaired, the machine must only be used
under supervision or following instruction by a
responsible person.
– The user can recognise and evaluate the dangers
posed by the lawn mower and battery.
– The user is aware that they are responsible for
accidents and damage.
– The user is of legal age or the user is being trained
under supervision in a profession in accordance with
national regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a STIHL
specialist dealer or a competent person before using
the lawn mower for the first time.
– The user is not impaired by alcohol, medicines or
drugs.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
4.4 Clothing and Equipment
WARNING
￭ Objects may be thrown up at high velocity while working.
This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear long trousers made from resistant material.
￭ Dust may be stirred up while working. Breathing in dust
may be harmful to health and cause allergic reactions.
► If dust is stirred up: wear a dust mask.
￭ Unsuitable clothing may get caught on wood, brambles
and in the lawn mower. This may result in serious injury to
the user.
► Wear close-fitting clothing.
► Remove scarves and jewellery.
￭ The user may come into contact with the blade during
cleaning, maintenance or transport. This may result in
injury to the user.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant material.
￭ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the user to slip.
This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with high-grip soles.
￭ Material particles may be expelled when sharpening the
blade. This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable safety
glasses are tested in accordance with EN 166 or
national regulations and available commercially with the
corresponding marking.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant material.
► Read, understand and keep the instruction
manual.

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4.5 Work Area and Surroundings
4.5.1 Lawn Mower
WARNING
￭ Bystanding people, children and animals cannot
recognise or evaluate the dangers posed by the lawn
mower and high-velocity objects. This may result in
serious injury to bystanding people, children and animals
and damage to property.
► Maintain a distance from objects.
► Do not leave the lawn mower unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the lawn
mower.
￭ The lawn mower is not waterproof. Working in the rain or
in a damp environment may result in electric shock. This
may result in injury to the user and damage to the lawn
mower.
► Do not work in the rain or in a damp environment.
► Do not mow wet grass.
￭ Electrical components of the lawn mower may produce
sparks. Sparks may cause fires and explosions in highly
flammable or explosive environments. This may result in
serious or fatal injury to people and damage to property.
► Do not work in a highly flammable or explosive
environment.
4.5.2 Battery
WARNING
￭ Bystanders, children and animals cannot recognize or
assess the dangers of the battery. Bystanders, children
and animals may be seriously injured.
► Keep bystanders, children and animals away from the
work area.
► Do not leave the battery unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the battery.
￭ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. If the battery is exposed to certain ambient
conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Keep battery away from metallic objects.
► Do not expose battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose battery to microwaves.
► Protect battery from chemicals and salts.
4.6 Safe Condition
4.6.1 Lawn Mower
The lawn mower is in safe condition when the following
conditions are met:
– The lawn mower is not damaged.
► Keep bystanding people, children and
animals out of the work area.
► Protect battery from heat and fire.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.
► Use and store the battery at temperatures
between -10°C and +50°C.
► Protect the battery from rain and damp – do
not immerse it in fluids.

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– The lawn mower is clean and dry.
– The controls are working and have not been modified.
– The blade is correctly attached.
– Only genuine STIHL accessories for this lawn mower are
attached.
– The accessories are correctly attached.
WARNING
￭ If not in safe condition, components may no longer
operate correctly and safety devices may be disabled.
This may result in serious or fatal injury to people.
► Use an undamaged lawn mower.
► If the lawn mower is dirty or wet: clean the lawn mower
and allow it to dry.
► Do not modify the lawn mower.
► If the controls are not working: do not use the lawn
mower.
► Only attach genuine STIHL accessories for this lawn
mower.
► Attach the blade as described in this instruction manual.
► Attach accessories as described in this instruction
manual or in the instruction manual for the accessories.
► Do not insert objects into the apertures in the lawn
mower.
► Never connect the key receptacle terminals to metallic
objects and cause a short circuit.
► Replace worn or damaged warning signs.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
4.6.2 Blade
The blade is in safe condition when the following conditions
are met:
– The blade and attachments are not damaged.
– The blade is not deformed.
– The blade is correctly attached.
– The blade is correctly sharpened.
– The blade is burr-free.
– The blade is correctly balanced.
– The minimum thickness and minimum width of the blade
are not fallen below, @20.2.
– The sharpening angle is observed, @20.2.
WARNING
￭ In unsafe condition, blade parts may come loose and be
expelled. This may result in serious injury to people.
► Use an undamaged blade and attachments.
► Attach the blade correctly.
► Sharpen the blade correctly.
► If the minimum thickness or minimum width are fallen
below: replace the blade.
► Have the blade balanced by a STIHL specialist dealer.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
4.6.3 Battery
The battery is in safe condition when the following conditions
are met:
– The battery is not damaged.
– The battery is clean and dry.
– The battery is working and has not been modified.
WARNING
￭ The battery cannot function safely if it is not in safe
condition. There is a risk of serious injury to persons.
► Use an undamaged and functioning battery.
► Do not charge a damaged or defective battery.
► If the battery is dirty or wet: clean the battery and allow
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► Do not modify the battery.
► Do not insert objects into the apertures in the battery.
► Never connect the battery terminals to metallic objects
and cause a short circuit.
► Do not open the battery.
► Replace worn or damaged warning signs.
￭ Fluid may leak from a damaged battery. If the fluid
contacts the skin or eyes, this may cause irritation.
► Avoid contact with the fluid.
► In the event of contact with the skin: wash the affected
areas with plenty of soap and water.
► In the event of contact with the eyes: rinse the eyes with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical
attention.
￭ A damaged or defective battery may emit an unusual
odour, smoke or catch fire. This may result in serious or
fatal injury to people and damage to property.
► If the battery emits an unusual odour or smoke: do not
use the battery and keep it away from flammable
materials.
► If the battery catches fire: try to extinguish the battery
using a fire extinguisher or water.
4.7 Working
WARNING
￭ In certain situations, the user may no longer be able to
concentrate on their work. This may result in the user
stumbling, falling and becoming seriously injured.
► Work calmly and carefully.
► If the light and visibility conditions are poor: do not use
the lawn mower.
► Operate the lawn mower alone.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Do not tilt the lawn mower.
► Work standing on the ground and maintain balance.
► If signs of fatigue occur: take a break.
► If mowing on a slope: mow across the slope.
► Do not mow on steep slopes.
￭ The turning blade may cut the user. This may result in
serious injury to the user.
￭ The lawn mower may cause vibrations when working.
► Wear gloves.
► Take breaks.
► If signs of a circulatory disturbance occur: consult a
doctor.
￭ If the blade hits a foreign object when working, the blade
or parts of it may be damaged or thrown up at high
velocity. This may result in injury to people and damage to
property.
► Remove foreign objects from the work area.
￭ When the control bar for mowing is released, the blade
continues to turn for a short time. This may result in
serious injury to people.
► Wait until the blade is no longer turning.
￭ Sparks can be produced if the turning blade hits a hard
object. Sparks may cause fires in highly flammable
environments. This may result in serious or fatal injury to
people and damage to property.
► Do not work in a highly flammable environment.
► Do not touch a turning blade.
► If the blade is blocked by an object: switch
the lawn mower off, pull out the activation
key and remove the battery. Only then
remove the object.

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DANGER
￭ If working near live wires, the blade may come into contact
with the live wires and damage them. This may result in
serious or fatal injury to the user.
► Do not work near live wires.
￭ The user may be struck by lighting if working during a
thunderstorm. This may result in serious or fatal injury to
the user.
► Do not work during thunderstorms.
4.8 Transporting
4.8.1 Lawn Mower
WARNING
￭ The lawn mower may tip over or move during transport.
This may result in injury to people and damage to
property.
► Secure the lawn mower with lashing straps, belts or a
net so it cannot tip over and move.
4.8.2 Battery
WARNING
￭ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. The battery may be damaged if it is exposed to
certain ambient conditions and damage to property may
occur.
► Never transport a damaged battery.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packaging.
￭ The battery may turn over or shift during transport. This
may result in personal injuries and damage to property.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way that it
cannot move.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
4.9 Storing
4.9.1 Lawn Mower
WARNING
￭ Children cannot recognise or evaluate the dangers posed
by the lawn mower. There is a risk of serious injury to
children.
► Keep the lawn mower out of reach of children.
￭ Moisture may cause corrosion to the electric contacts on
the lawn mower and metal components. This may result in
damage to the lawn mower.
► Keep the lawn mower clean and dry.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.

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￭ If the activation key and battery are inserted during
storage, the blade may unintentionally be activated. This
may result in serious injury to people and damage to
property.
4.9.2 Battery
WARNING
￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of the battery and can be seriously injured.
► Store the battery out of the reach of children.
￭ The battery is not protected against all ambient
conditions. The battery may be damaged if it is exposed to
certain ambient conditions.
► Store the battery in a clean and dry condition.
► Store the battery in an enclosed location.
► Store the battery separately from the mower and
charger.
► Store the battery in non-conductive packaging.
► Store the battery at temperatures between -10°C and
+50°C.
4.10 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repair
WARNING
￭ If the activation key and battery are inserted during
cleaning, maintenance or repair, the blade may
unintentionally be activated. This may result in serious
injury to people and damage to property.
￭ Abrasive cleaning agents, using a water jet for cleaning or
sharp objects may result in damage to the lawn mower,
blade and battery. If the lawn mower, blade and battery
are not cleaned correctly, components may no longer
operate correctly and safety devices may be disabled.
This may result in serious injury to people.
► Clean the lawn mower, blade and battery as described
in this instruction manual.
￭ If the lawn mower, blade or battery are not maintained or
repaired correctly, components may no longer operate
correctly and safety devices may be disabled. This may
result in serious or fatal injury to people.
► Do not maintain or repair the lawn mower or battery
yourself.
► If the lawn mower or battery need to be maintained or
repaired: consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
► Maintain the blade as described in this instruction
manual.
￭ The user may cut themselves on sharp cutting edges
during blade cleaning, maintenance or repair. This may
result in injury to the user.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant material.
￭ The blade may become hot during sharpening. This may
result in the user burning themselves.
► Wait until the blade has cooled down.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant material.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.

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English 5 Preparing the Lawn Mower for Operation
5.1 Preparing the Lawn Mower for Operation
The following steps must be performed before commencing
work:
► Make sure that the following components are in safe
condition:
– Lawn mower, @4.6.1.
– Blade, @4.6.2.
– Battery, @4.6.3.
► Check the battery, @11.3.
► Fully charge the battery, @6.1.
► Clean the lawn mower, @16.2.
► Check the blade, @11.2.
► Attach the handlebar, @7.1.
► Fold up the handlebar, @7.2.1.
► If mowing and the mown grass is to be collected in the
grass catcher box: attach the grass catcher box, @7.3.2.
► If mowing and the mown grass is to be ejected to the rear:
detach the grass catcher box, @7.3.3.
► Set the cutting height, @12.2.
► Check the controls, @11.1.
► If the 3 LEDs flash red during the check of the controls:
pull out the activation key, remove the battery and
consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
There is a fault in the lawn mower.
► If the steps cannot be performed: do not use the lawn
mower and consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
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
► Press the button (1).
The LEDs (5) glow green for about 5 seconds and indicate
the state of charge.
► If the LED on the right flashes green: Charge the battery.
6.3 LEDs on Battery
The LEDs can show the state of charge or malfunctions. The
LEDs can glow or flash green or red.
The state of charge is indicated when the LEDs glow or flash
green.
► If the LEDs glow or flash red: Troubleshooting, @19.1.
There is a malfunction in the mower or battery.
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Operation 6 Charging the Battery, LEDs
1
0000-GXX-0629-A0
20-40%
40-60%
60-80%
80-100%
0-20%

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7.1 Attaching the Handlebar
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activation key and
remove the battery.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Hold lower handlebars (1) against the lawn mower so the
bores align.
► Push screws (3) together with washers (2) through the
bores in lower handlebar (1) and lawn mower (4) from the
outside inwards, screw in and tighten to 3 Nm.
Both lower handlebars (1) are firmly attached to lawn
mower (4).
► Hold upper handlebar (5) against lower handlebars (1) so
the bores align.
► Place cable (10) into cable clip (8).
► On the side with the cable, push screw (6) through
bores (11) in cable clip (8), upper handlebar (5) and lower
handlebar (1) from the outside inwards.
► On the other side, push screw (6) through bores (11) in
upper handlebar (5) and lower handlebar (1) from the
outside inwards.
► Fit rotary knob (9) onto screws (6) on both sides and
screw in.
Upper handlebar (5) is firmly attached to lower
handlebars (1).
► Place the cable in cable clips (7, 12).
► Press cable clip (7) onto upper handlebar (5) and allow to
engage.
► Press cable clip (12) onto lower handlebar (1) and allow to
engage.
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The handlebar must not be dismantled again.
7.2 Folding Up and Folding the Handlebar
7.2.1 Folding Up the Handlebar
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activation key and
remove the battery.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Fold up upper handlebar (2) and hold with one hand.
Make sure that cable (4) is not damaged.
► Tighten rotary handles (1).
Handlebar (2) is firmly attached to the lawn mower.
Upper handlebar (2) is firmly attached to lower
handlebar (3).
7.2.2 Folding the Handlebar
The handlebar can be folded for space-saving transport or
storage.
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activation key and
remove the battery.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Unscrew rotary handles (1) until they turn freely.
► Fold down upper handlebar (2) forwards, ensuring that
cable (3) is not damaged.

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7.3 Assembling, Attaching and Detaching the Grass
Catcher Box
7.3.1 Assembling the Grass Catcher Box
► Fit upper part of grass catcher box (1) onto lower part of
grass catcher box (2).
► Press pins (3) through openings (4) from the inside.
► Press upper part of grass catcher box (1) downwards.
The upper part of the grass catcher box engages with a
click.
7.3.2 Attaching the Grass Catcher Box
► Switch the lawn mower off.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Open discharge flap (1) and hold it open.
► Take hold of grass catcher box (2) by handle (3) and
attach to mounts (4) using the hooks.
► Set down discharge flap (1) on grass catcher box (2).
7.3.3 Detaching the Grass Catcher Box
► Switch the lawn mower off.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Open the discharge flap and hold it open.
► Remove the grass catcher box upwards by the handle.
► Close the discharge flap.
8.1 Fitting the Battery
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Open flap (1) as far as the stop and hold.
► Push battery (2) into battery compartment (3) as far as it
will go.
Battery (2) engages with a click and is locked in place.
► Close flap (1).
8.2 Removing the Battery
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Open flap (1) as far as the stop and hold.
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English 9 Inserting and Removing the Activation Key
► Press locking lever (2).
Battery (3) is released.
► Remove battery (3).
► Close flap (1).
9.1 Inserting the Activation Key
► Open flap (1) as far as the stop and hold.
► Insert activation key (2) in key receptacle (3).
► Close flap (1).
9.2 Removing the Activation Key
► Open the flap as far as the stop and hold.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Close the flap.
► Keep the activation key out of the reach of children.
10.1 Activating and Deactivating the Blade
10.1.1 Activating the Blade
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Press locking button (1) with the right hand and hold.
► Pull control bar for mowing (2) with the left hand fully in the
direction of handlebar (3) and hold so the thumb encloses
handlebar (3).
The blade turns.
► Release locking button (1).
► Hold handlebar (3) and control bar for mowing (2) with the
right hand so the thumb encloses handlebar (3).
10.1.2 Deactivating the Blade
► Release the control bar for mowing.
► Wait until the blade is no longer turning.
► If the blade continues to turn: pull out the activation key,
remove the battery and consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
The lawn mower is defective.
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Key
10 Switching the Lawn Mower On and Off

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11.1 Checking the Controls
Locking button and control bar
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
► Press the locking button and release it again.
► Pull the control bar fully in the direction of the handlebar
and release it again.
► If the locking button or the control bar is stiff or does not
spring back into the initial position: do not use the lawn
mower and consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
The locking button or the control bar is defective.
Activating the blade
► Insert the activation key.
► Fit the battery.
► Press the locking button with the right hand and hold.
► Pull the control bar with the left hand fully in the direction
of the handlebar and hold so that the thumb encloses the
handlebar.
The blade turns.
► If 3 LEDs flash red: pull out the activation key, remove the
battery and consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
There is a fault in the lawn mower.
► Release the locking button and control bar.
The blade stops turning after a short time.
► If the blade continues to turn: pull out the activation key,
remove the battery and consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
The lawn mower is defective.
11.2 Checking the Blade
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activation key and
remove the battery.
► Tilt the lawn mower sideways and set it down, @16.1.
► Measure the following:
– Thickness a
–Widthb
– Sharpening angle c
► If the minimum thickness or minimum width are fallen
below: replace the blade, @20.2.
► If the sharpening angle is not observed: sharpen the
blade, @20.2.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
11.3 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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English 12 Operating the Lawn Mower
12.1 Holding and Guiding the Lawn Mower
► Hold the handlebar with both hands so that the thumbs
enclose the handlebar.
12.2 Adjusting the Cutting Height
Five cutting heights can be set:
– 25 mm = position 1
– 35 mm = position 2
– 45 mm = position 3
– 50 mm = position 4
– 60 mm = position 5
The positions are indicated on the lawn mower.
► Hold the lawn mower at the handle.
► Press lever (2) outwards and hold.
► 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).
► Release lever (2).
The lawn mower engages.
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