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Inspection and Maintenance
by User
Clean the unit thoroughly after each use.
Careful maintenance protects the unit
from damage and extends its useful life.
Cleaning Position
WARNING
Place your mower on a firm level surface
before standing it on end. The mower
can topple over when it is in the cleaning
position. Always to one side of the
mower. To reduce the risk of injury,
never work in front of or behind the
mower.
Remove the battery and fuse key.
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Fold the handlebar.
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1
Stand the mower on end so that it is
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supported by the ends of the lower
handlebar (1).
Cleaning the Mower
Put the mower in the cleaning
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position.
Clean the cutting blade.
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Use a brush and water to clean the
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underside of the mower after
loosening stubborn grass residue
from the housing and ejection chute
with a stick.
Clean dirt from cooling air duct
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between motor hood and housing
base.
If dirt cannot be removed with water,
brush or cloth, STIHL recommends you
use a special cleaner (e.g. STIHL
special cleaner).
Sharpening Instructions
The type of blade initially supplied with
the mower depends on the market.
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2
1
Mowing blade
2
Mulching blade
Checking the Blade
Put the mower in the cleaning
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position.
Clean the cutting blade and inspect
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it for wear and/or damage (nicks or
cracks), replace if necessary.
RMA 370