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9 Star grip nut
The star grip nut clamps the handlebar to the
lawn mower.
10 Battery
The battery supplies the lawn mower with
power.
11 Button
The button activates the LEDs on the battery.
12 LEDs
The LEDs indicate the battery charge state
and faults.
13 Battery compartment
The battery compartment holds the battery.
14 Transport compartment
The transport compartment holds a replace‐
ment battery.
15 Activation key
The activation key activates the lawn mower.
16 Locking lever
The locking lever keeps the battery in the bat‐
tery compartment.
# Rating plate with machine number
3.2
Symbols
The symbols can be on the lawn mower or bat‐
tery and have the following meaning:
This symbol identifies the activation
key.
This symbol identifies the key recepta‐
cle.
1 LED illuminates red. The battery is
too warm or too cold.
4 LEDs flashing red. There is a fault in
the battery.
Guaranteed sound power level in
L
accordance with Directive 2000/14/EC
WA
in dB(A) for the purpose of comparing
the sound emissions of products.
The number beside the symbol indicates
the energy content of the battery according
to the cell manufacturer's specifications.
The available energy content is lower in
practice.
Do not dispose of the product with domes‐
tic waste.
Activating and deactivating the blade.
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4
Safety Precautions
4.1
Warning Symbols
The warning symbols on the lawn mower or bat‐
tery have the following meaning:
Follow the safety instructions and their
measures.
Read, understand and keep the
instruction manual.
Beware of objects being thrown up -
keep a safe distance and keep other
people away.
Do not touch a turning blade.
Remove the battery during work stop‐
pages, transport, storage, maintenance
or repair.
Pull out the activation key during work
stoppages, transport, storage, mainte‐
nance or repair.
Maintain a safety distance.
Protect the battery from heat and fire.
Do not immerse the battery in liquids.
Observe the permissible temperature
range for the battery.
4.2
Intended Use
The STIHL RMA 253 lawn mower is used to
mow dry grass.
The lawn mower is supplied with power by a
STIHL AP battery.
WARNING
■ Batteries not approved by STIHL for the lawn
mower may cause fires and explosions. This
may result in serious or fatal injury to people
and damage to property.
4 Safety Precautions
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