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14.1  Carrying and securing the 
lawn mower
Lifting or carrying the machine
● A Handlebar installed: Hold the 
machine at the front carrying handle (1) 
and at the handlebar (2).
● B Handlebar folded down: Hold the 
machine at the front carrying handle (1) 
and at the lower handlebars (3).
Transporting the machine
Only transport the machine on all 
four wheels, on a clean, level load floor.
● Secure the machine against slipping 
using suitable fastening materials. 
Fasten ropes or straps at the front 
carrying handle (1) and at the lower 
handlebars (3).
14.2  Transporting the battery
● Before transport, it must be ensured 
that the battery is in good operating 
condition. (Ö 4.3)
● Transport the battery either in the 
machine or in appropriate safe 
packaging.
● Observe the instructions in the "For 
your Safety – Transporting the battery". 
(Ö 4.7)
The battery is subject to the requirements 
for transporting hazardous goods. The 
battery is classed as a UN 3480 (lithium-
ion battery) and has been tested in 
accordance with the UN Manual of Tests 
and Criteria, Part III, subsection 38.3.
Please refer to www.stihl.com/safety-data-
sheets for transport instructions.
Important information on maintenance 
and care of the product group
Lawn mower, manually operated and 
battery-powered (STIHL RMA)
STIHL assumes no liability for material or 
personal damage caused by the non-
observance of information contained in the 
operating instructions, in particular with 
regard to safety, operation and 
maintenance, or which arise through the 
use of unauthorised attachment or spare 
parts.
Please always observe the following 
important information for the prevention of 
damage or excessive wear to your STIHL 
machine:
1. Wearing parts
Some parts of the STIHL machine are 
subject to normal wear even when used 
properly and must be replaced in due time 
depending on type and duration of use.
These include:
– Blade
–Battery
2. Compliance with the information in 
this instruction manual
The STIHL machine must be used, 
maintained and stored with the care 
described in this instruction manual. Any 
damage caused by non-compliance with 
the safety, operating and maintenance 
instructions is the sole responsibility of the 
user.
This applies in particular to:
– Incorrect electrical connection 
(voltage).
– Product modifications not approved by 
STIHL.
– The use of tools or accessories which 
are not approved or suitable for the 
machine, or are of inferior quality.
– Improper use of the product.
– Use of the product for sporting or 
competitive events.
– Resultant damage due to continued use 
of the product with defective 
components.
3. Maintenance operations
All operations listed in the section 
"Maintenance" must be performed 
regularly.
14. Transport
Risk of injury!
Observe the safety instructions in 
the section "For your safety" (Ö 4.).
Remove the safety plug, 
particularly before 
performing any work on the lawn 
mower (Ö 9.1).
Carry the machine only with the 
help of a second person. Always 
wear suitable safety clothing (safety 
shoes, thick gloves).
Exercise special care when 
transporting lithium ion batteries 
(Ö 4.3).
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15. Minimising wear and 
preventing damage