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► Grip front cover (1) with one hand and the bracket (2) with
the other hand.
► Stand the mower on end with the brackets (2) resting on
the floor.
18.2 Cleaning the Lawn Mower
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activation key and
remove the battery.
► Clean the lawn mower with a damp cloth.
► Clean the discharge chute and side discharge chute with
a soft brush or a damp cloth.
► Remove any foreign bodies from the battery compartment
and clean the battery compartment with a damp cloth.
► Clean the electric contacts in the battery compartment
with a paintbrush or a soft brush.
► Clean the ventilation slots with a paintbrush.
► Upend the lawn mower.
► Clean the area around the blade and the blade with a
stick, a soft brush or a damp cloth.
18.3 Cleaning the Battery
► Clean the battery with a damp cloth.
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19.1 Sharpening and Balancing the Blade
Sharpening and balancing the blade correctly requires a lot
of practice.
STIHL files, STIHL filing aids and STIHL sharpeners help to
sharpen the blade correctly.
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STIHL recommends having the blade sharpened and
balanced by a STIHL specialist dealer.
WARNING
The cutting edges of the blade are sharp. This may result in
the user cutting themselves.
► Wear protective gloves made from resistant material.
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activation key and
remove the battery.
► Upend the lawn mower.
► Remove the blade.
► Sharpen cutting edge (2) by passing a STIHL flat file over
it in a forwards motion. Observe the sharpening angle,
@ 22.2.
► Flip blade (1).
► Sharpen the other cutting edge (2).
► Attach the blade.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
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