Preparing The Lawn Mower For Operation; Charging The Battery, Leds - Stihl RMA 248.3 T Instruction Manual

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5 Preparing the Lawn Mower
for Operation
5.1 Preparing the Lawn Mower for
Operation
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
► Remove packaging material and transport
locks.
► Make sure that the following components are
in safe condition:
– Lawn mower,
– Blade, 4.6.2.
– Battery, 4.6.3.
– Charger, 4.6.4.
► Check the battery,
► Fully charge the battery,
► Clean the lawn mower,
► Check the blade,
► Fold up the handlebar,
► Adjust the handlebar,
► If mowing and the grass is to be collected in
the grass catcher box:
► Detach the extension,
► Remove the mulch insert,
► Attach the grass catcher box,
► If mowing and the grass is to be directed to
the ground from the side:
► Detach the grass catcher box,
► Insert the mulch insert,
► Attach the extension,
► If mulching:
► Detach the extension,
► Detach the grass catcher box,
► Insert the mulch insert,
► Set the cutting height,
► Check the controls,
► If the steps cannot be performed: do not use
the lawn mower and consult a STIHL special‐
ist dealer.
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Charging the Battery, LEDs

6.1 Mounting the Charger on a
Wall
The charger can be mounted on a wall.
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8.3.
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7.2.1.
7.1.2.
7.1.3.
7.2.2.
7.3.1.
7.3.2.
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5 Preparing the Lawn Mower for Operation

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Check the following points
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when mounting the charger on
a wall:
– Suitable fixing materials.
– The charger is level.
The following dimensions are observed:
– a = at least 100 mm
– b (for AL 101) = 75 mm
– b (for AL 301) = 100 mm
– b (for AL 500) = 120 mm
– c = 4.5 mm
– d = 9 mm
– e = 2.5 mm
6.2 Charging the Battery
The charging time depends on various factors,
e.g. the battery temperature or the ambient tem‐
perature. For optimum performance, observe the
recommended temperature ranges,
actual charging time may vary from the charging
time indicated. The charging time is indicated at
www.stihl.com/charging-times.
The charging process starts automatically when
the mains plug is plugged into a socket and the
battery is inserted into the charger. The charger
switches off automatically when the battery is
fully charged.
The battery and the charger warm up during
charging.
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