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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.
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► If the control bar for mowing is stiff or does not spring back
into the initial position: do not use the lawn mower and
consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
The control bar for mowing is defective.
Control bar for self-propulsion
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
► Pull the control bar for self-propulsion fully in the direction
of the handlebar and release again.
► If the control bar for self-propulsion is stiff or does not
spring back into the initial position: do not use the lawn
mower and consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
The control bar for self-propulsion is defective.
Activating the blade
► Insert the activation key.
► Fit the battery.
► Switch the lawn mower on.
► Press the ON button with the left hand and hold.
► Pull the control bar for mowing with the right hand fully in
the direction of the handlebar and hold so that the thumb
encloses the handlebar.
The blade turns.
► If the blade does not turn: pull out the activation key,
remove the battery and consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
There is a fault in the lawn mower.
► Release the ON button and the control bar for mowing.
The blade stops turning after a short time.
► 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.
Engaging self-propulsion
► Insert the activation key.
► Fit the battery.
► Switch the lawn mower on.
11 Checking the Lawn Mower
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