11 Checking the Lawn Mower
► Pull the control bar for self-propulsion with the left hand
fully in the direction of the handlebar and hold so that the
thumb encloses the handlebar.
The lawn mower starts moving.
► Release the control bar for self-propulsion.
The lawn mower comes to a standstill.
► If the lawn mower continues moving: pull out the activation
key, remove the battery and consult a STIHL specialist
dealer.
The lawn mower is defective.
11.2 Checking the Blade
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activation key and
remove the battery.
► Upend the lawn mower, @ 16.1.
► Measure the following:
– Thickness a
– Width b
– Width c
– Sharpening angle d
► If the minimum thickness or minimum width are fallen
below: replace the blade, @ 20.2.
► If the sharpening angle is not observed: sharpen the
blade, @ 20.2.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
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11.3 Checking the Blade Position
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activation key and
remove the battery.
► Upend the lawn mower, @ 16.1.
► Turn one blade so that it is parallel to the ground. The
second blade turns also.
► Check the blades for correct position relative to each other
– In the basic position, one blade (1) is parallel to the
ground.
– The second blade (2) is at a 90° angle to the first blade.
► If the blades are not in the correct position relative to each
other: cease using the lawn mower and consult a STIHL
specialist dealer.
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