Stihl RMA 765 V - Blade Checks and Mower Handling; Blade Condition and Position Checks

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English 11 Checking the Lawn Mower
► If the control bar for mowing is stiff or does not spring back
into the initial position: do not use the lawn mower and
consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
The control bar for mowing is defective.
Control bar for self-propulsion
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
► Pull the control bar for self-propulsion fully in the direction
of the handlebar and release again.
► If the control bar for self-propulsion is stiff or does not
spring back into the initial position: do not use the lawn
mower and consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
The control bar for self-propulsion is defective.
Activating the blade
► Insert the activation key.
► Fit the battery.
► Switch the lawn mower on.
► Press the ON button with the left hand and hold.
► Pull the control bar for mowing with the right hand fully in
the direction of the handlebar and hold so that the thumb
encloses the handlebar.
The blade turns.
► If the blade does not turn: pull out the activation key,
remove the battery and consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
There is a fault in the lawn mower.
► Release the ON button and the control bar for mowing.
The blade stops turning after a short time.
► If the blade continues to turn: pull out the activation key,
remove the battery and consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
The lawn mower is defective.
Engaging self-propulsion
► Insert the activation key.
► Fit the battery.
► Switch the lawn mower on.
► Pull the control bar for self-propulsion with the left hand
fully in the direction of the handlebar and hold so that the
thumb encloses the handlebar.
The lawn mower starts moving.
► Release the control bar for self-propulsion.
The lawn mower comes to a standstill.
► If the lawn mower continues moving: pull out the activation
key, remove the battery and consult a STIHL specialist
dealer.
The lawn mower is defective.
11.2 Checking the Blade
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activation key and
remove the battery.
► Upend the lawn mower, @ 16.1.
► Measure the following:
– Thickness a
–Widthb
–Widthc
– Sharpening angle d
► If the minimum thickness or minimum width are fallen
below: replace the blade, @ 20.2.
► If the sharpening angle is not observed: sharpen the
blade, @ 20.2.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL specialist dealer.