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► Press ON button (1) with the left hand and hold.
► Pull control bar for mowing (2) with the right hand fully in
the direction of handlebar (3) and hold so that the thumb
encloses handlebar (3).
The blade turns.
► Release ON button (1).
► Hold handlebar (3) and control bar for mowing (2) with the
right hand so that the thumb encloses handlebar (3).
10.2.2 Deactivating the Blade
► Release the control bar for mowing.
► Wait until the blade is no longer turning.
► 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.
10.3 Switching the Drive On and Off
10.3.1 Engaging Self-propulsion
The rotary wheel can be used to set the maximum speed in
five stages. Level 5 is maximum speed. Self-propulsion is
disengaged in Level 0.
The control bar for self-propulsion can be used to infinitely
regulate the speed up to the set maximum speed. The
further the control bar for self-propulsion is pulled towards
the handlebar, the higher the speed.
The set speed influences the battery life. The lower the
speed, the longer the battery life.
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► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Set the desired maximum speed with rotary wheel (1).
► Pull control bar for self-propulsion (2) with the left hand in
the direction of handlebar (3) and hold so that the thumb
encloses handlebar (3).
The lawn mower starts moving.
10.3.2 Deactivating Drive System
► Release the control bar for self-propulsion.
► Wait until the mower comes to a standstill.
► If the mower does not stop: Pull out the activation key,
remove the battery and consult a STIHL specialist dealer
for assistance.
There is a malfunction in the mower.
11 Checking the Lawn Mower
11.1 Checking the Controls
Control bar for mowing
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
► Pull the control bar for mowing fully in the direction of the
handlebar and release again.
11 Checking the Lawn Mower
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