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● Increasing the driving speed:
Pull Vario drive lever (2) 
rearwards when driving.
● Reducing the driving speed:
Push Vario drive lever (2) 
forwards when driving.
Switching off self-propulsion:
● Release self-propulsion lever (1). Self-
propulsion is switched off and the lawn 
mower comes to a standstill. The 
engine continues to run.
11.4 Emptying the grass catcher 
box
● Detach the grass catcher box and set it 
down. (Ö 8.8)
● Open the grass catcher box at tab (1). 
Fold up the upper part of grass catcher 
box (2) and hold. Fold the grass catcher 
box rearwards and empty the clippings.
The grass catcher box can be held 
securely and emptied easily using 
handles (3, 4) on the upper and lower 
part of the grass catcher box.
● Close the grass catcher box.
● Attach the grass catcher box. (Ö 8.8)
12.1  General
Annual service by the specialist dealer:
The lawn mower should be inspected once 
annually by a specialist dealer. STIHL 
recommends STIHL specialist dealers.
12.2 Cleaning the machine
Maintenance interval:
After each use
Care of the machine will protect it against 
damage and extend its service life.
● Select the highest cutting level. (Ö 8.5)
● Detach the grass catcher box. (Ö 8.8)
● Set down upper handlebar (1) 
rearwards.
● Open discharge flap (2) and hold it 
open.
● Lift up the machine at the front at 
carrying handle (3) and place in the 
cleaning position as shown.
Notes on cleaning:
● Clean off dirt using little water, with a 
brush or with a cloth. In particular, also 
clean the mowing blade. Never spray 
water onto engine components, seals 
or bearing points.
● First, remove accumulated clipping 
deposits using a stick.
● If necessary, use a special cleaner 
(e.g. STIHL special cleaner).
12.3 Checking blade wear
Maintenance interval:
Before each use
● Tilt the mower upwards into the 
cleaning position. (Ö 12.2)
● Clean mowing blade (1).
● Use a slide calliper to measure blade 
thickness A at a minimum of 5 points. 
In particular, minimum thickness must 
also be ensured in the area of the blade 
wings.
Risk of injury!
Before detaching the grass catcher 
box, stop the engine and allow the 
mowing blade to come to a 
standstill.
A completely filled grass catcher 
box can weigh up to 16kg.
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12. Maintenance
Risk of injury!
Observe the safety instructions in 
the section "For your safety" (Ö 4.).
Risk of injury!
Stop the engine, detach the spark 
plug socket, remove the battery 
(with RM 545 VE) and allow the 
machine to cool.
Empty the fuel tank (run empty) 
before placing the machine in the 
cleaning position.
The machine is only safely in the 
cleaning position when the 
discharge flap is open.
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Risk of injury!
Blades are subjected to differing 
degrees of wear depending on the 
location and duration of use. If you 
use the machine on sandy ground 
or use it frequently under dry 
conditions, the blade will be 
subjected to greater loads and will 
wear more quickly than the 
average. A worn blade may break 
off and cause serious injuries. The 
instructions for blade maintenance 
must therefore always be observed.
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