After Finishing Work; Transporting; Storing - Stihl RMA 253.0 Instruction Manual

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grass catcher box is full. If the flow of air is too
low, level indicator (1) returns to its resting state.
This is a prompt to empty grass catcher box (2).
The functionality of level indicator (1) is restricted
if the flow of air is impaired. External influences
such as wet, dense or high grass, low cutting
height, dirt or the like can impair the flow of air
and the functionality of level indicator (1).
► If level indicator (1) drops to its resting state:
empty grass catcher box (2).
► Switch the lawn mower off.
► Detach grass catcher box (2).
► Hold grass catcher box (2) with one hand on
handle (3) and the second hand on rear han‐
dle (4).
► Empty grass catcher box (2).
► Attach grass catcher box (2).

14 After Finishing Work

14.1 After Finishing Work
► Switch off the mower, remove the activation
key and battery.
► If the mower is wet: Allow the mower to dry.
► If the battery is wet: Allow the battery to dry.
► Clean the mower.
► Clean the battery.

15 Transporting

15.1 Transporting the Lawn Mower
► Switch the lawn mower off.
The blade must not be turning.
► Pull out the activation key and remove the bat‐
tery.
Pushing the lawn mower
► Push the lawn mower forwards slowly and in a
controlled manner.
Carrying the lawn mower
► Wear work gloves made from resistant mate‐
rial.
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► If the lawn mower is being carried with the
handlebar unfolded:
► One person holds the lawn mower by the
front of the housing using both hands and
another person holds the handlebar using
both hands.
► The lawn mower must be lifted and carried
by two people.
► If the lawn mower is being carried with the
handlebar folded:
► Fold the handlebar,
► One person holds the lawn mower by the
front of the housing using both hands and
another person holds the handlebar using
both hands.
► The lawn mower must be lifted and carried
by two people.
Transporting the lawn mower in a vehicle
► Secure the lawn mower upright so it does not
tip over and cannot move.
15.2 Transporting the Battery
► Switch the lawn mower off and remove the
battery.
► Make sure that the battery is in safe condition.
► Pack the battery in such a way that it cannot
move in the packaging.
► Secure the packaging so it cannot move.
The battery is subject to the requirements for
transporting hazardous goods. The battery is
classed as a UN 3480 (lithium-ion battery) and
has been tested in accordance with the UN Man‐
ual of Tests and Criteria, Part III, subsection
38.3.
Please refer to www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets
for transport instructions.

16 Storing

16.1 Storing the Lawn Mower
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activa‐
tion key and remove the battery.
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