Checking The Blade; Testing The Battery; Operating The Lawn Mower; Holding And Controlling The Mower - Stihl RMA 510 Instruction Manual

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► Release the locking button and control bar.
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.

12.2 Checking the Blade

► Switch off the mower, remove the activation key and
battery.
► Stand the mower on end.
► Measure the following:
– Thickness 'a'
– Width 'b'
– Sharpening angle 'c'
► If the minimum thickness and minimum width are outside
the specified limits: Replace the blade, @ 21.2.
► If the filing angle is not correct: Sharpen the blade,
@ 21.2.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing dealer
for assistance.

12.3 Testing the Battery

► Press button on battery.
The LEDs glow or flash.
► If the LEDs do not glow or flash: Do not use the battery
and contact your STIHL servicing dealer.
There is a malfunction in the battery.
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13.1 Holding and Controlling the Mower

b
► Hold the handle firmly with both hands and wrap your
thumbs around the handle.
a

13.2 Adjusting the Cutting Height

c
Seven cutting heights can be set as appropriate to the
application:
– 35 mm = position 1
– 43 mm = position 2
– 52 mm = position 3
– 60 mm = position 4
– 71 mm = position 5
– 79 mm = position 6
– 90 mm = position 7
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