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6.5 Transporting the machine
Before transporting, and especially before 
lifting the robotic mower, activate the 
disabling device. (Ö 5.2)
Allow the machine to cool down before 
transporting.
Avoid contact with the mowing blade when 
lifting and carrying the machine. The 
robotic mower must only be lifted at both 
carrying handles. Never reach under the 
machine.
Take the weight of the machine into 
account and use suitable loading aids 
(lifters) if required.
Secure the machine and other machine 
parts being transported (e.g. docking 
station) on the load floor using fastening 
materials (straps, ropes, etc.) of an 
adequate size at the fastening points 
described in this instruction manual. 
(Ö 21.)
When transporting the machine, always 
observe regional legislation, especially 
regarding load security and the transport 
of objects on load floors.
Do not leave the battery inside a vehicle 
and never expose it to direct sunlight.
Lithium-ion batteries must be treated with 
special care during transport. In particular, 
short-circuit protection must be ensured. 
Only transport the battery in the robotic 
mower.
6.6 Before initial operation
It must be ensured that all persons who 
use the machine are familiar with the 
instruction manual.
Carefully follow the instructions for 
installing the docking station (Ö 9.1) and 
perimeter wire (Ö 12.).
The perimeter wire and the power cable 
must be securely fastened to the ground 
so that they do not present a tripping 
hazard. Avoid routing the perimeter wire 
and power cable over edges (e.g. edges of 
pathways or paving stones). When routing 
the perimeter wire and power cable on 
ground into which the supplied fixing pins 
cannot be driven (e.g. paving stones, 
pathways), a cable duct must be used.
Correct routing of the perimeter wire and 
power cable must be regularly checked.
To prevent the risk of stumbling, always 
drive in the fixing pins all the way.
Do not install the docking station in a place 
where it is difficult to see and could 
become a tripping hazard (e.g. around the 
corner of a house).
If possible, install the docking station out of 
the reach of pests such as ants or slugs – 
in particular avoid the area around anthills 
and composting units.
Areas in which the robotic mower cannot 
operate safely (e.g. due to danger of 
falling) must be blocked off through 
appropriate routing of the perimeter wire.
STIHL recommends that the robotic 
mower is only operated on lawns and 
surfaced paths (e.g. paved drives).
The robotic mower does not detect any 
sudden drops such as edges, steps, 
swimming pools or ponds. If the perimeter 
wire is routed along potential sudden 
drops, a clearance of at least 1m must be 
maintained between the perimeter wire 
and the danger area for safety reasons.
Regularly inspect the area on which the 
machine is to be used and remove any 
sticks, stones, wires, bones and all other 
foreign objects that could be thrown up by 
the machine.
After installing the perimeter wire, 
particularly remove all tools from the 
mowing area. Broken or damaged fixing 
pins must be removed from the lawn and 
disposed of.
Regularly check the area to be mown for 
uneven areas and level them out.
Never use the machine with damaged 
safety devices or with safety devices 
removed.
The switch and safety devices installed in 
the machine must not be removed or 
bypassed.
All faulty, worn or damaged parts must be 
replaced before using the machine. 
Replace any illegible or damaged danger 
signs and warnings on the machine. Your 
STIHL specialist has a supply of 
replacement stickers and all the other 
spare parts.
Before initial operation, it must be ensured
– that the machine is in good operational 
condition. This means that the covers, 
guards and the flap must be in place 
and in good condition.
– that the docking station is in a safe 
operating condition. Here, all covers 
must be properly installed and be in 
good condition.
Risk of injury!
Worn or damaged parts (e.g. blunt 
blades) can affect the safety of the 
machine and result in injury to the 
user.