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9 Inserting and Removing the Activation
Key
9.1
Inserting the Activation Key
► Open flap (1) as far as the stop and hold.
► Insert activation key (2) in key receptacle (3).
► Close flap (1).
9.2
Removing the Activation Key
► Open the flap as far as the stop and hold.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Close the flap.
► Keep the activation key out of the reach of children.
10 Switching the Lawn Mower On and Off
10.1 Activating and Deactivating the Blade
10.1.1 Activating the Blade
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
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9 Inserting and Removing the Activation Key
► Press locking button (1) with the right hand and hold.
► Pull control bar for mowing (2) with the left hand fully in the
direction of handlebar (3) and hold so the thumb encloses
handlebar (3).
The blade turns.
► Release locking button (1).
► Hold handlebar (3) and control bar for mowing (2) with the
right hand so the thumb encloses handlebar (3).
10.1.2 Deactivating the Blade
► Release the control bar for mowing.
► Wait until the blade is no longer turning.
► 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.
10.2 Switching the Drive On and Off
10.2.1 Engaging Self-propulsion
The lever can be used to preselect the maximum possible
driving speed in five stages. Pushing the lever towards
increases the maximum possible driving speed, pushing it
towards
reduces it. Self-propulsion is disengaged in the
position.
The control bar for self-propulsion can be used to
continuously regulate the speed from 2.0 km/h up to the
preselected maximum speed. The further the control bar for
self-propulsion is pulled towards the handlebar, the higher
the speed, @ 20.1.
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