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disabled. Persons may be seriously injured or
killed.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the lawn
mower or the battery yourself.
► If the lawn mower or the battery requires
servicing or repairs: contact a STIHL
authorized dealer.
► Service the blade as described in this User
Manual.
■ Users may cut themselves on sharp cutting
edges while cleaning, servicing or repairing
the blade. This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear protective gloves.
■ The blade may become hot during sharpening.
There is a risk of burn injuries.
► Wait until the blade has cooled down.
► Wear protective gloves.
■ The blade on the lawn mower can move even
when the motor is switched off. During mainte‐
nance of the blade, the user may be injured by
the moving blade.
► Work carefully.
► Wear protective gloves.
■ The blade on the lawn mower is movable. Dur‐
ing blade maintenance, users may trap their
fingers between the moving blade and fixed
parts of the lawn mower.
► Work carefully.
► Wear protective gloves.
5
Preparing the Lawn Mower
for Operation
5.1
Preparing the Lawn Mower for
Operation
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
► Remove packaging material and transport
locks.
► Make sure that the following components are
in safe condition:
– Lawn mower,
– Blade,
4.6.2.
– Battery,
4.6.3.
► Check the battery,
► Fully charge the battery,
► Clean the lawn mower,
► Check the blade,
► Attach the handlebar,
► Fold up and adjust the handlebar,
► If mowing and the grass is to be collected in
the grass catcher box:
► Detach the extension,
► Remove the mulch insert,
10
4.6.1.
12.3.
6.1.
17.2.
12.2.
8.1.
9.1.
8.4.2.
8.3.2.
5 Preparing the Lawn Mower for Operation
► Attach the grass catcher box,
► If mowing and the grass is to be ejected to the
rear:
► Detach the extension,
► Remove the mulch insert,
► Detach the grass catcher box,
► If mowing and the grass is to be directed to
the ground from the side:
► Detach the grass catcher box,
► Insert the mulch insert,
► Attach the extension,
► If mulching:
► Detach the extension,
► Detach the grass catcher box,
► Insert the mulch insert,
► Set the cutting height,
► Check the controls,
► If the steps cannot be performed: do not use
the lawn mower and consult a STIHL special‐
ist dealer.
5.2
Connecting a battery with Blue‐
tooth
radio interface with the
®
STIHL connected app
► Activate the Bluetooth
mobile device.
► Activating the Bluetooth
the battery,
7.1.
► Download the STIHL connected app to the
mobile device from the App Store and create
an account.
► Open and sign in to the STIHL connected app.
► Add the battery in the STIHL connected app
and follow the instructions on the screen.
For contacts and other information, please visit
https://support.stihl.com or see the STIHL con‐
nected app.
The STIHL connected app is available interna‐
tionally.
6
Charging the Battery, LEDs
6.1
Charging the Battery
The charging time depends on various influenc‐
ing factors such as the temperature of the battery
and the ambient temperature. For optimum per‐
formance, note the recommended temperature
ranges,
21.5. The actual charging time may
differ from the specified charging time. For infor‐
mation on charging times, see www.stihl.com/
charging-times.
► Charge the battery as described in the instruc‐
tion manual for the STIHL AL 101, AL 301,
AL 301‑4, AL 501 charger.
8.2.1.
8.4.2.
8.3.2.
8.2.1.
8.2.2.
8.3.1.
8.4.1.
8.4.2.
8.2.2.
8.3.1.
13.2.
12.1.
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radio interface on the
®
radio interface on
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