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Never dismantle or attempt to repair a 
battery or charger. A defective battery or 
charger must be replaced.
Only connect the charger to a power 
supply that is protected by means of a 
residual current-operated protective 
device with a maximum release current of 
30 mA. Your electrician can provide further 
information.
Keep the unused battery away from metal 
objects (e.g. nails, coins, jewellery). Never 
short circuit battery connections, do not 
use metal containers to transport batteries.
Fluid may escape from the battery due to 
improper use – avoid contact! In the case 
of inadvertent contact, rinse with water. 
Seek medical attention if the fluid contacts 
the eyes. Escaping battery fluid can cause 
skin irritation and burns.
For further safety instructions, see 
http://www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets
4.4 Clothing and equipment
Always wear sturdy footwear 
with high-grip soles when 
working. Never work barefoot 
or, for example, in sandals.
Also always wear sturdy gloves 
and tie up and secure long hair 
(headscarf, cap, etc.) when 
performing maintenance and 
cleaning work or when transporting the 
machine.
Wear suitable safety glasses 
when sharpening the mowing 
blade.
Always wear long trousers and 
tight-fitting clothing when operating the 
machine.
Never wear loose clothes which may 
become caught on moving parts (control 
levers) – do not wear jewellery, ties or 
scarves.
Noise is produced when 
working. Noise can damage the 
hearing.
Wear hearing protection.
4.5 Transporting the machine
Always wear gloves in order to prevent 
injuries due to sharp-edged and hot 
components.
Do not transport the machine with the 
engine running. Switch off the engine, let 
the blades come to a standstill and remove 
the spark plug socket prior to transport.
Only transport the machine once the 
engine has cooled down and with an 
empty fuel tank.
Use suitable loading aids (loading ramps, 
lifters).
Secure the machine and any machine 
components being transported (e.g. grass 
catcher box) on the load floor using 
fastening material of adequate size (belts, 
ropes, etc.).
Avoid contact with the mowing blade when 
lifting and carrying the machine.
Observe the information in the section 
"Transport". It describes how to lift and 
lash the machine. (Ö 13.)
When transporting the machine, always 
observe regional legislation, especially 
regarding load security and the transport 
of objects on load floors.
Do not leave the battery inside a vehicle 
and protect unused batteries against direct 
sunlight.
Lithium-ion batteries must be treated with 
special care during transport. In particular, 
short-circuit protection must be ensured. 
Transport the battery either in the original 
packaging or in a suitable non-metal 
transport container.
4.6 Before operation
Make sure that only persons who are 
familiar with the instruction manual are 
permitted to use the machine.
Check the fuel system (particularly visible 
parts such as e.g. tank, tank cap, hose 
connections) before operating the 
machine. In the event of any leaks or 
damage, do not start the engine – fire 
hazard!
Have the machine repaired by a specialist 
dealer prior to operation.
Observe the local regulations regarding 
permitted operating times for gardening 
power tools with combustion engines or 
electric motors.
Carefully inspect the complete area on 
which the machine is to be used and 
remove any stones, sticks, wires, bones 
and other foreign objects which could be 
thrown up by the machine. Obstacles (e.g. 
tree stumps, roots) can be easily 
overlooked in long grass.
For this reason, mark all foreign objects 
(obstacles) which are hidden in the lawn 
and cannot be removed before 
commencing work with the machine.
All faulty, worn or damaged parts must be 
replaced before using the machine. 
Replace any illegible or damaged danger