12 Operating the Lawn Mower
► Push the lawn mower forwards slowly and in a
controlled manner.
► If a foreign object is hit during mowing or
mulching and the blade is blocked:
► Switch the lawn mower off and remove the
battery.
► Make sure that all moving parts have come
to a complete stop.
► Check the lawn mower.
► If repairs are required: consult a STIHL spe‐
cialist dealer.
► If the lawn mower begins to vibrate strongly:
► Switch the lawn mower off and remove the
battery.
► Check the lawn mower.
► Check that all nuts, bolts, screws and pins
are tight.
► If repairs are required: consult a STIHL spe‐
cialist dealer.
For optimum performance, note the recommen‐
ded temperature ranges,
12.5
Opening and closing the mulch
flap
12.5.1
Opening the Mulch Flap
► Switch the lawn mower off.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Press lock (1) and hold.
► Set lever (2) to position 0.
The mulch flap is open.
► Release lock (1).
12.5.2
Closing the Mulch Flap
► Switch the lawn mower off.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
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► Press lock (1) and hold.
► Set lever (2) to position I.
The mulch flap is closed.
► Release lock (1).
12.6
Emptying the Grass Catcher
Box
The flow of air generated by the blade raises
level indicator (1). The flow of air stops when the
grass catcher box is full. If the flow of air is too
low, level indicator (2) returns to its resting state.
This is a prompt to empty the grass catcher box.
The functionality of the level indicator is restric‐
ted if the flow of air is impaired. External influen‐
ces such as wet, dense or high grass, low cutting
levels, dirt or the like can impair the flow of air
and the functionality of the level indicator.
► If the level indicator drops to its resting state:
empty the grass catcher box.
► Switch the lawn mower off.
► Detach the grass catcher box.
► Open tab (1).
► Open and hold upper part of grass catcher
box (2) by handle (3).
► Hold lower handle (4) with the second hand.
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