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STIHL specialist has a supply of 
replacement stickers and all the other 
spare parts.
The machine must only be used in good 
operating condition. Before each use, 
check whether:
– The machine is properly assembled.
– The cutting tool and the entire cutting 
unit (mowing blade, fastening elements, 
mowing deck housing) are in good 
condition. In particular check for secure 
fastening, damage (notches or cracks) 
and wear.
– The safety devices (e.g. discharge flap, 
housing, handlebar, motorstop lever) 
are in good condition and working 
properly. 
– The grass catcher box is undamaged 
and correctly installed; a damaged 
grass catcher box must not be used. 
– The run-down brake of the electric 
motor is functioning.
Carry out any necessary work or consult a 
specialist dealer. STIHL recommends 
STIHL specialist dealers.
Never switch the motor on without a 
correctly installed blade. Risk of motor 
overheating.
Follow the instructions in the "Battery" 
(Ö 4.3) and "Charger" (Ö 4.4) sections.
4.9 Working with your machine
Never work when animals or 
persons, particularly children, 
are in the danger area.
Do not work at ambient temperatures 
below +5°C (41°F).
Only work during the day or with good 
artificial light.
Do not operate the machine in the rain or 
during thunder storms, particularly when 
there is  a risk of lightning strike.
Caution – risk of injury!
Never put hands or feet on or 
underneath rotating parts. 
Never touch the rotating blade. 
Always keep away from the discharge 
opening.
Always observe the safety distance 
provided by the handlebar. The handlebar 
must always be installed correctly and 
must not be modified. Never operate the 
machine with the handlebar folded down.
The switch and safety devices installed in 
the machine must not be removed or 
bypassed. In particular, never secure the 
motorstop lever to the handlebar (e.g. by 
tying it).
Never attach any objects to the handlebar 
(e.g. work clothing).
The risk of accidents is higher if the ground 
is damp due to increased danger of 
slipping.
Particular caution should be exercised 
during working in order to prevent slipping. 
If possible, avoid using the machine when 
the ground is damp.
Do not leave the machine in the rain.
Always keep the battery compartment 
closed during operation.
Switching on the machine:
Exercise care when switching on the 
machine and observe the instructions in 
the section "Initial operation of the 
machine". (Ö 12.)
Keep your feet a safe distance from the 
cutting tool.
Place the machine on an even surface 
before switching it on.
The machine must not be tilted before it is 
switched on or during switching-on.
Do not switch on the motor if the discharge 
chute is not covered by the discharge flap 
or the grass catcher box.
Avoid switching the machine on repeatedly 
within a short period of time; in particular 
avoid "playing" with the ON button. Risk of 
motor overheating.
Working on slopes:
Always work across and back on slopes, 
never up and down.
If the user loses control when mowing up 
and down, there is a risk of being run over 
by the machine.
Be particularly careful when changing 
direction on a slope.
Always ensure good stability on slopes 
and avoid mowing on excessively steep 
slopes.
For safety reasons, the machine must not 
be used on slopes with an inclination of 
more than 25° (46.6%). Risk of injury!
A slope inclination of 25° corresponds to a 
vertical height increase of 46.6 cm for a 
100 cm horizontal distance.