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A slope inclination of 25° corresponds to a 
vertical height increase of 46.6 cm for a 
100 cm horizontal distance.
Working:
Caution – risk of injury!
Never put hands or feet on or 
underneath rotating parts. 
Never touch the rotating blade. 
Always observe the safety distance 
provided by the handlebar.
Do not try to examine the blade 
while the machine is operating. 
Rotating blades can cause 
injury.
Only operate the machine at walking 
speed – never run when working with the 
machine. Working quickly with the 
machine increases the risk of injury due to 
stumbling, slipping, etc.
Be particularly careful when turning the 
machine around or pulling it towards you.
Risk of stumbling!
Use the machine with great care when 
working near slopes, terraces, ditches and 
embankments. In particular, ensure that 
you maintain sufficient distance to such 
danger areas.
Objects hidden in the turf (lawn sprinkler 
systems, posts, water valves, foundations, 
electrical wires, etc.) must be avoided. 
Never run over any such foreign objects.
If the cutting tool or the machine hits an 
obstacle or a foreign object, the motor 
must be switched off, the safety plug 
disconnected and an inspection performed 
by a specialist.
Beware of the cutting tool 
running on for several seconds 
before coming to a standstill.
Switch off the motor
– if tilting of the machine is necessary 
when transporting over surfaces other 
than grass,
– when pushing the machine to and from 
mowing areas,
– before adjusting the cutting height.
Switch off the motor, remove the 
safety plug and ensure that the 
cutting tool has come to a complete 
standstill
– before removing the battery;
– before leaving the machine unattended;
– before transporting, lifting, or carrying 
the machine;
– before remedying blockages;
– before you check, clean or carry out 
work on the machine (e.g. folding down 
or adjusting the handlebar);
– if the cutting tool has hit a foreign object. 
The cutting tool needs to be checked for 
possible damage. The machine must 
not be operated with a damaged or bent 
blade shaft or motor shaft. Risk of 
injury through defective parts!
– if the machine begins to vibrate 
excessively. In this case, the complete 
machine, in particular the cutting tool 
must be checked for possible damage 
and loose parts. Damaged parts must 
be replaced prior to further use and 
loose parts must be fastened/tightened.
4.10 Maintenance, cleaning, repairs 
and storage
Before performing work on the machine, 
before adjusting or cleaning
● Switch off the motor 
● Remove the safety plug
● Remove the battery if 
necessary
Allow the machine to fully cool down 
before storing it in enclosed places, 
performing maintenance on it or cleaning 
it.
Cleaning:
The complete machine must be cleaned 
thoroughly following use. (Ö 13.2)
Remove accumulated clipping deposits 
using a stick. Clean the underside of the 
mower with water and a brush.
Risk of injury!
Strong vibration is normally an 
indication of a fault.
In particular, the machine must not 
be operated with a damaged or 
bent blade shaft or mowing blade.
If you do not have the appropriate 
expertise, have the necessary 
repairs carried out by a specialist 
dealer (STIHL recommends STIHL 
specialist dealers).