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13.4 Battery
Maintenance interval:
Before each use
● Clean the battery with a damp cloth.
● Visually check that the battery is 
undamaged. Batteries with identifiable 
damage (e.g. cracks or escaping fluid), 
must not be used.
13.5 Charger
Maintenance interval:
Before each use
Check electric cable for damage and 
ensure that cooling air slots are free of dirt.
13.6 Checking blade wear
Maintenance interval:
Before each use
● Set the lawn mower onto its back into 
cleaning position. (Ö 13.2)
● Clean the mowing blade (1).
● Use a slide calliper to measure the 
blade thickness A at 5 points at least. 
In particular, minimum thickness must 
also be ensured in the area of the blade 
wings.
● Check the blade width B in the area 
marked in grey  X at least 3 points 
using a slide calliper.
Wear limits:
Blade thickness A: > 2 mm
Blade width B: > 55 mm
The blade must be replaced,
– if it is damaged (notches, cracks),
– if the measured values are achieved at 
one or more points or are outside the 
permissible limits.
13.7  Removing and installing 
mowing blade
1 Removing:
● Use a suitable wooden block (1) to hold 
the mowing blade (2) in place.
● Unscrew blade fastening screw (3) and 
remove mowing blade (2).
2 Installing:
● Clean the blade contact surface and 
blade bushing.
● Place mowing blade (2) on the blade 
bushing as shown. Locating lugs (5) 
must be located in recesses (6) of 
mowing blade.
● Use a suitable wooden block (1) to hold 
the mowing blade (2) in place.
● Apply Loctite 243 to thread of blade 
fastening screw (3).
● Place retaining washer (4) with the 
convex side facing the blade and 
tighten with the blade fastening 
screw (3).
Tightening torque:
60 - 65 Nm
13.8 Sharpening the mowing blade
If you do not have the necessary expertise 
or auxiliary equipment, you should have 
the blade sharpened by a specialist dealer 
(STIHL recommends STIHL specialist 
dealers).
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 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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In order to prevent damage to the 
blade fastening screw, use a 
suitable socket (22 mm) for 
loosening and tightening.
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Risk of injury.
The mowing blade must only be 
installed as shown, in particular 
tabs (7) must point downwards. 
Retaining washer (4) must be 
replaced each time a blade is 
installed. The blade fastening 
screw (3) must be replaced each 
time the blade is replaced. The 
specified torque when tightening 
the blade fastening screw must be 
strictly observed, as the secure 
attachment of the cutting tool 
depends on this.