STIHL RMA 765 V
Instruction Manual
Manual de instrucciones
Manual de instruções de serviços
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Contents
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1 Introduction
2 Guide to Using this Manual
2.1 Applicable Documents
2.2 Warning Notices in Text
2.3 Symbols in Text
3 Overview
3.1 Lawn Mower and Battery
3.2 Symbols
Translation of Original Instruction
Manual
4 Safety Precautions
4.1 Warning Symbols
4.2 Intended Use
4.3 Requirements for the User
4.4 Clothing and Equipment
4.5 Working Area and Surroundings
4.6 Safe Condition
4.7 Working
4.8 Transporting
4.9 Storage
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4.10 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repair
5 Preparing the Lawn Mower for Operation
5.1 Preparing the Lawn Mower for Operation
6 Assembling the Lawn Mower
6.1 Assembling, Attaching and Detaching the Grass
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7 Adjusting the Lawn Mower for the User
7.1 Adjusting the Handlebar
7.2 Folding the Handlebar
8 Removing and Fitting the Battery
8.1 Fitting the Battery
8.2 Removing the Battery
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9 Inserting and Removing the Activation Key
9.1 Inserting the Activation Key
9.2 Removing the Activation Key
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10 Switching the Lawn Mower On and Off
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10.1 Switching the Lawn Mower On
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10.2 Activating and Deactivating the Blade
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10.3 Switching the Drive On and Off
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11 Checking the Lawn Mower
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11.1 Checking the Controls
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11.2 Checking the Blade
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11.3 Checking the Blade Position
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12 Operating the Lawn Mower
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12.1 Holding and Guiding the Lawn Mower
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12.2 Setting the Cutting Height
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12.3 Locking the Front Wheels
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12.4 Activating and Deactivating ECO Mode
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12.5 Mowing
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12.6 Emptying the Grass Catcher Box
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13 After Finishing Work
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13.1 After Finishing Work
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14 Transporting
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14.1 Transporting the Lawn Mower
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15 Storing
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15.1 Storing the Lawn Mower
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16 Cleaning
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16.1 Placing the Lawn Mower in the Cleaning Position
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16.2 Cleaning the Lawn Mower
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17 Maintenance
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17.1 Removing and Attaching the Blade
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17.2 Sharpening and Balancing the Blade
17.3 Checking the Belt Tension of the Blade Drive
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18 Repairing
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18.1 Repairing the Lawn Mower
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19 Troubleshooting
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19.1 Remedying Lawn Mower or Battery Faults
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© STIHL Tirol GmbH 2020
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This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process
with electronic systems.
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1 Introduction
20 Specifications
20.1 Lawn Mower STIHL RMA 765.0 V
20.2 Blades
20.3 Sound Values and Vibration Values
20.4 REACH
21 Spare Parts and Accessories
21.1 Spare Parts and Accessories
22 Disposal
22.1 Disposing of the Lawn Mower
23 Safety Information for Lawn Mowers
23.1 Introduction
23.2 Training
23.3 Preparatory Measures
23.4 Handling
23.5 Maintenance and Storage
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1 Introduction
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Dear Customer,
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Thank you for choosing STIHL. We develop and
manufacture our quality products to meet our customers’
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requirements. The products are designed for reliability even
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under extreme conditions.
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STIHL also stands for premium service quality. Our
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specialist dealers guarantee competent advice and
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instruction as well as comprehensive service support.
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We thank you for your confidence in us and hope you will
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enjoy working with your STIHL product.
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Dr. Nikolas Stihl
IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE AND KEEP IN A SAFE
PLACE.
2 Guide to Using this Manual
2.1 Applicable Documents
Local safety regulations apply.
► In addition to this instruction manual, read, understand
and keep the following documents:
– STIHL AR L battery instruction manual
– ADA 700 instruction manual
– STIHL AL 101, 300, 500 charger instruction manual
– STIHL AP battery safety information
– Safety information for STIHL batteries and products
with built-in battery: www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets
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3 Overview
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2.2 Warning Notices in Text
DANGER
This notice refers to risks which result in serious or fatal
injury.
► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by taking the
precautions mentioned.
WARNING
This notice refers to risks which can result in serious or fatal
injury.
► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by taking the
precautions mentioned.
NOTICE
This notice refers to risks which can result in damage to
property.
► Damage to property can be avoided by taking the
precautions mentioned.
2.3 Symbols in Text
This symbol refers to a chapter in this instruction
manual.
3Overview
3.1 Lawn Mower and Battery
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1 Operating unit
The operating unit is used to switch the lawn mower on,
activate ECO mode, read off the battery charge state and
adjust the maximum speed. When using the ADA 700
double-battery compartment, the battery in use is
displayed.
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ECOECO
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3 Overview
2 Control bar for mowing
The control bar for mowing switches the blades on and
off together with the ON button.
3 Control bar for self-propulsion
The control bar for self-propulsion activates and
deactivates drive system.
4 Grass catcher box
The grass catcher box collects the mown grass.
5 Discharge flap
The discharge flap closes off the discharge chute.
6Lever
The lever is used to set the cutting height of the rear
wheels.
7Lever
The lever is used to set the cutting height and to lock and
release the front wheels.
8Flap
The flap covers the battery and the activation key.
9Lever
The lever is used to adjust and fold down the handlebar.
10 Handlebar
The handlebar is used to hold, guide and transport the
lawn mower.
11 Rotary wheel
The rotary wheel is used to set the maximum speed.
12 ON button
The ON button switches the lawn mower on and,
together with the control lever for mowing, activates the
blades.
13 ECO switch
The ECO switches activates and deactivates ECO mode.
14 Charge state indicator
The LEDs indicate the charge state and battery faults
when the ON button is pressed.
15 Warning triangle
The warning triangle indicates faults in the lawn mower.
16 Indicator for ADA 700 double-battery compartment
The LEDs indicate the battery currently in use.
17 Activation key
The activation key activates the lawn mower.
# Rating plate with machine number
3.2 Symbols
The symbols can be on the lawn mower or battery and have
the following meaning:
This symbol identifies the activation key.
This symbol identifies the ECO switch.
The symbol indicates the lawn mower weight.
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Guaranteed sound power level in accordance
with Directive 2000/14/EC in dB(A) for the
purpose of comparing the sound emissions of
products.
Do not dispose of the product with domestic waste.
Switch the lawn mower on and set
maximum speed.
Activate the mowing blade.
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4 Safety Precautions
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Engage self-propulsion.
The lever locks the front wheels in this position.
The front wheels are freely movable when the lever is
in this position.
The cutting height of the front wheels can be set when
the lever is in this position.
The grass catcher bag is being filled.
The grass catcher box is full. Empty the
grass catcher box.
4 Safety Precautions
Wear safety glasses.
Observe the safety instructions on high-velocity
objects and their measures.
Do not touch a turning blade.
Remove the battery during work stoppages,
transport, storage, maintenance or repair.
Pull out the activation key during work
stoppages, transport, storage, maintenance or
repair.
Maintain a safety distance.
4.1 Warning Symbols
The warning symbols on the lawn mower have the following
meaning:
Follow the safety instructions and their
measures.
Read, understand and keep the instruction
manual.
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Protect the lawn mower from rain and moisture.
Do not immerse in liquids.
4.2 Intended Use
The STIHL RMA 765 V lawn mower is used to mow grass.
The lawn mower is supplied with energy by a STIHL AR L
battery or a STIHL AP battery together with the ADA 700
double-battery compartment.
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4 Safety Precautions
WARNING
￭ Batteries not approved by STIHL for the lawn mower may
cause fires and explosions. This may result in serious or
fatal injury to people and damage to property.
► Use the lawn mower with a STIHL AR L battery or a
STIHL AP battery together with the ADA 700 doublebattery compartment.
￭ Failure to use the lawn mower or battery as intended may
result in serious or fatal injury to people and damage to
property.
► Use the lawn mower as described in this instruction
manual.
► Use the battery as described in the instruction manual
for the STIHL AR L battery or the instruction manual for
the ADA 700 double-battery compartment.
4.3 Requirements for the User
WARNING
￭ Uninstructed users cannot recognise or evaluate the
dangers posed by the lawn mower. This may result in
serious or fatal injury to the user or other people.
► Read, understand and keep the instruction
manual.
► If passing on the lawn mower to another person: provide
them with the instruction manual also.
► Make sure that the user meets the following conditions:
– The user is rested.
– The user is physically, sensorily and mentally capable
of operating the lawn mower and working with it. If the
user is physically, sensorily or mentally impaired, the
lawn mower must only be used under supervision or
following instruction by a responsible person.
– The user can recognise and evaluate the dangers
posed by the lawn mower.
– The user is aware that they are responsible for
accidents and damage.
– The user is of legal age or the user is being trained
under supervision in a profession in accordance with
national regulations.
– The user has received instruction from a STIHL
specialist dealer or a competent person before using
the lawn mower for the first time.
– The user is not impaired by alcohol, medicines or
drugs.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
4.4 Clothing and Equipment
WARNING
￭ Objects may be thrown up at high velocity while working.
This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear long trousers made from resistant material.
￭ Dust may be stirred up while working. Breathing in dust
may be harmful to health and cause allergic reactions.
► If dust is stirred up: wear a dust mask.
￭ Unsuitable clothing may get caught on wood, brambles
and in the lawn mower. This may result in serious injury to
the user.
► Wear close-fitting clothing.
► Remove scarves and jewellery.
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￭ The user may come into contact with the blade during
cleaning, maintenance or transport. This may result in
injury to the user.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant material.
￭ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause the user to slip.
This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear sturdy, closed-toed footwear with high-grip soles.
￭ Material particles may be expelled when sharpening the
blade. This may result in injury to the user.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable safety
glasses are tested in accordance with EN 166 or
national regulations and available commercially with the
corresponding marking.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant material.
4.5 Working Area and Surroundings
WARNING
￭ Bystanding people, children and animals cannot
recognise or evaluate the dangers posed by the lawn
mower and high-velocity objects. This may result in
serious injury to bystanding people, children and animals
and damage to property.
► Keep bystanding people, children
and animals outside a radius of 5 m
around the working area.
► Maintain a distance of 5 m from objects.
► Do not leave the lawn mower unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with the lawn
mower.
￭ Electrical components of the lawn mower may produce
sparks. Sparks may cause fires and explosions in highly
flammable or explosive environments. Persons may be
seriously or fatally injured and property may be damaged.
► Do not work in a highly flammable or explosive
environment.
4.6 Safe Condition
4.6.1 Lawn Mower The lawn mower is in safe condition when the following
conditions are met:
– The lawn mower is not damaged.
– The lawn mower is clean.
– The controls are working and have not been modified.
– If mowing and the mown grass is to be collected in the
grass catcher box: the grass catcher box is correctly
attached.
– If mowing and the mown grass is to be ejected to the rear:
the grass catcher box is detached and the discharge flap
is closed.
– The blade is correctly attached.
– Only genuine STIHL accessories for this lawn mower are
attached.
– The accessories are correctly attached.
WARNING
￭ If not in safe condition, components may no longer
operate correctly and safety devices may be disabled.
This may result in serous or fatal injury to people.
► Use an undamaged lawn mower.
► If the lawn mower is dirty: clean the lawn mower.
► Do not modify the lawn mower.
► If the controls are not working: do not use the lawn
mower.
► If mowing and the mown grass is to be collected in the
grass catcher box: attach the grass catcher box as
described in this instruction manual.
► Only attach genuine STIHL accessories for this lawn
mower.
► Attach the blade as described in this instruction manual.
► Attach accessories as described in this instruction
manual or in the instruction manual for the accessories.
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4 Safety Precautions
► Do not insert objects into the apertures in the lawn
mower.
► Never connect the key receptacle terminals to metallic
objects and cause a short circuit.
► Replace worn or damaged warning signs.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
4.6.2 Blades
The blades are in safe condition when the following
conditions are met:
– The blades and attachments are not damaged.
– The blades are not deformed.
– The blades are correctly attached.
– The blades are at a 90° angle to each other, @ 11.3.
– The blades are correctly sharpened.
– The blades are burr-free.
– The blades are correctly balanced.
– The minimum thickness and minimum width of the blades
are not fallen below, @ 20.2.
– The sharpening angle is observed, @ 20.2.
WARNING
￭ In unsafe condition, blade parts may come loose and be
expelled. This may result in serious injury to people.
► Use undamaged blades and attachments.
► Attach the blades correctly.
► Sharpen the blades correctly.
► If the minimum thickness or minimum width are fallen
below: replace the blades.
► Have the blades balanced by a STIHL specialist dealer.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
4.7 Working
WARNING
￭ In certain situations, the user may no longer be able to
concentrate on their work. This may result in the user
stumbling, falling and becoming seriously injured.
► Work calmly and carefully.
► If the light and visibility conditions are poor: do not use
the lawn mower.
► Operate the lawn mower alone.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Do not tilt the lawn mower.
► Work standing on the ground and maintain balance.
► If signs of fatigue occur: take a break.
► If mowing on a slope: mow across the slope.
► Do not mow on steep slopes.
￭ The turning blade may cut the user. This may result in
serious injury to the user.
► Do not touch a turning blade.
► If the blade is blocked by an object: switch
the lawn mower off, pull out the activation
key and remove the battery. Only then
remove the object.
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￭ If working without self-propulsion when mowing, self-
propulsion may unintentionally be engaged and the lawn
mower may start moving. This may result in serious injury
to people and damage to property.
► Only press the control bar for self-propulsion if self-
propulsion is to be engaged.
￭ If the lawn mower changes or starts to behave differently
when working, it may not be in safe condition. This may
result in serious injury to people and damage to property.
► Stop working, pull out the activation key, remove the
battery and consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
￭ The lawn mower may cause vibrations when working.
► Wear gloves.
► Take breaks.
► If signs of a circulatory disturbance occur: consult a
doctor.
￭ If the blade hits a foreign object when working, the blade
or parts of it may be damaged or thrown up at high
velocity. This may result in injury to people and damage to
property.
► Remove foreign objects from the work area.
￭ When the control bar for mowing is released, the blade
continues to turn for a short time. This may result in
serious injury to people.
► Wait until the blade is no longer turning.
￭ Sparks may be produced if the turning blade hits a hard
object. Sparks may cause fires in highly flammable
environments. This may result in serious or fatal injury to
people and damage to property.
► Do not work in a highly flammable environment.
￭ If the blades hit a foreign object when working, the blades
may be damaged or the blade position may be changed.
► If the blades hit an object, switch the lawn mower off and
check the lawn mower and blades.
DANGER
￭ If working near live wires, the blade may come into contact
with the live wires and damage them. This may result in
serious or fatal injury to the user.
► Do not work near live wires.
￭ The user may be struck by lighting if working during a
thunderstorm. This may result in serious or fatal injury to
the user.
► Do not work during thunderstorms.
4.8 Transporting
WARNING
￭ The lawn mower may tip over or move during transport.
This may result in injury to people and damage to
property.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
► Secure the lawn mower with lashing straps, belts or a
net so that it cannot tip over and move.
￭ If the activation key and battery are inserted during
transport with self-propulsion disengaged, self-propulsion
may unintentionally be engaged and the lawn mower may
start moving. This may result in serious injury to people
and damage to property.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
￭ The lawn mower is heavy. Attempting to carry the lawn
mower without assistance may result in injury to the user.
► The lawn mower must be carried by two people.
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4 Safety Precautions
4.9 Storage
WARNING
￭ Children cannot recognise or evaluate the dangers posed
by the lawn mower. This may result in serious injury to
children.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
► Keep the lawn mower out of the reach of children.
￭ Moisture may cause corrosion of the electrical contacts on
the lawn mower and metal components. This may result in
damage to the lawn mower.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
► Keep the lawn mower clean and dry.
￭ If the activation key and battery are inserted during
storage, self-propulsion may unintentionally be engaged
and the lawn mower may start moving. This may result in
serious injury to people and damage to property.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
4.10 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repair
WARNING
￭ If the activation key and battery are inserted during
cleaning, maintenance or repair, the blades may
unintentionally be activated. This may result in serious
injury to people and damage to property.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
￭ If the activation key and battery are inserted during
cleaning, maintenance and repair, self-propulsion may
unintentionally be engaged and the lawn mower may start
moving. This may result in serious injury to people and
damage to property.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
￭ Abrasive cleaning agents, using a water jet for cleaning or
sharp objects may result in damage to the lawn mower or
blade. If the lawn mower or the blade is not cleaned
correctly, components may no longer operate correctly
and safety devices may be disabled. This may result in
serious injury to people.
► Clean the lawn mower and blade as described in this
instruction manual.
￭ If the lawn mower or blade is not maintained or repaired
correctly, components may no longer operate correctly
and safety devices may be disabled. This may result in
serous or fatal injury to people.
► Do not maintain or repair the lawn mower yourself.
► If the lawn mower needs to be maintained or repaired:
consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
► Maintain the blade as described in this instruction
manual.
￭ The blades may move during blade cleaning,
maintenance or repair. The movement of one blade will
cause the second blade to turn. This may result in injury
to the user as a result of cutting themselves on sharp
cutting edges.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant material.
￭ The blade may become hot during sharpening. This may
result in the user burning themselves.
► Wait until the blade has cooled down.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant material.
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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:
► Ensure that the following components are in safe
condition:
– Lawn mower, @ 4.6.1.
– Blade, @ 4.6.2.
– Battery, as described in the instruction manual for the
STIHL AR L battery or the instruction manual for the
ADA 700 double-battery compartment and the safety
instructions for the STIHL AP battery.
► Check the battery as described in the instruction manual
for the STIHL AR L battery or the instruction manual for
the ADA 700 double-battery compartment and the safety
instructions for the STIHL AP battery.
► Charge the battery fully as described in the instruction
manual for the STIHL AL 101, 300, 500 charger.
► Clean the lawn mower, @ 16.2.
► Check the blade, @ 11.2.
► Fold up and adjust the handlebar, @ 7.1.
► If mowing and the mown grass is to be collected in the
grass catcher box: attach the grass catcher box, @ 6.1.2.
► If mowing and the mown grass is to be ejected to the rear:
detach the grass catcher box, @ 6.1.3.
► Set the cutting height, @ 12.2.
► Check the controls, @ 11.1.
► If the warning triangle on the operating unit flashes red
during the check of the controls: pull out the activation
key, remove the battery and consult a STIHL specialist
dealer.
There is a fault in the lawn mower.
► If the steps cannot be performed: do not use the lawn
mower and consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
6 Assembling the Lawn Mower
6.1 Assembling, Attaching and Detaching the Grass Catcher Box
6.1.1 Assembling the Grass Catcher Box
► Pull fabric (1) over frame (2) so that the base plate is on
the bottom and handle (3) is on the outside of the fabric.
► Press plastic profiles (4) onto the frame.
The plastic profiles engage with a click.
6.1.2 Attaching the Grass Catcher Box
► Switch the lawn mower off.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Open discharge flap (1) and hold it open.
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7 Adjusting the Lawn Mower for the User
► Take hold of grass catcher box (2) by handle (3) and
attach hook (4) to axle (5).
► Set down discharge flap (1) on grass catcher box (2).
6.1.3 Detaching the Grass Catcher Box
► Switch the lawn mower off.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Open the discharge flap and hold it open.
► Remove the grass catcher box upwards by the handle.
► Close the discharge flap.
7 Adjusting the Lawn Mower for the User
7.1 Adjusting the Handlebar
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activation key and
remove the battery.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
7.2 Folding the Handlebar
The handlebar can be folded for space-saving transport or
storage.
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activation key and
remove the battery.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Press and hold the lever.
► Fold down the handlebar forwards.
8 Removing and Fitting the Battery
8.1 Fitting the Battery
► Pull out the activation key.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Hold handlebar (1).
► Press lever (2) downwards and hold.
► Move handlebar (1) into the desired position.
► Release lever(2) and ensure that the handlebar fully
engages again.
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► Open flap (1).
► Fit battery (2) in holder (3).
► Press battery (2) downwards.
Battery (2) engages with a click.
► Close flap (1).
8.2 Removing the Battery
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
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9 Inserting and Removing the Activation Key
► Open flap (1).
► Press locking lever (3) and hold.
The battery (2) is released and can be removed.
► Close flap (1).
9 Inserting and Removing the Activation
Key
9.1 Inserting the Activation Key
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► 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 Switching the Lawn Mower On
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Press ON button (1).
The lawn mower has been switched on. LEDs (2) indicate
the battery charge state.
► Open the flap.
► Insert activation key (1) in key receptacle (2).
► Close the flap.
9.2 Removing the Activation Key
► Open the flap.
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10.2 Activating and Deactivating the Blade
10.2.1 Activating the Blade ► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
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► Press ON button (1) with the left hand and hold.
► Pull control bar for mowing (2) with the right hand fully in
the direction of handlebar (3) and hold so that the thumb
encloses handlebar (3).
The blade turns.
► Release ON button (1).
► Hold handlebar (3) and control bar for mowing (2) with the
right hand so that the thumb encloses handlebar (3).
10.2.2 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.
11 Checking the Lawn Mower
► 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.
10.3 Switching the Drive On and Off
10.3.1 Engaging Self-propulsion The rotary wheel can be used to set the maximum speed in
five stages. Level 5 is maximum speed. Self-propulsion is
disengaged in Level 0.
The control bar for self-propulsion can be used to infinitely
regulate the speed up to the set maximum speed. The
further the control bar for self-propulsion is pulled towards
the handlebar, the higher the speed.
The set speed influences the battery life. The lower the
speed, the longer the battery life.
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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.
► Pull the control bar for self-propulsion with the left hand
fully in the direction of the handlebar and hold so that the
thumb encloses the handlebar.
The lawn mower starts moving.
► Release the control bar for self-propulsion.
The lawn mower comes to a standstill.
► If the lawn mower continues moving: pull out the activation
key, remove the battery and consult a STIHL specialist
dealer.
The lawn mower is defective.
11.2 Checking the Blade
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activation key and
remove the battery.
► Upend the lawn mower, @ 16.1.
► Measure the following:
– Thickness a
–Widthb
–Widthc
– Sharpening angle d
► If the minimum thickness or minimum width are fallen
below: replace the blade, @ 20.2.
► If the sharpening angle is not observed: sharpen the
blade, @ 20.2.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
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12 Operating the Lawn Mower
11.3 Checking the Blade Position
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activation key and
remove the battery.
► Upend the lawn mower, @ 16.1.
► Turn one blade so that it is parallel to the ground. The
second blade turns also.
► Check the blades for correct position relative to each other
– In the basic position, one blade (1) is parallel to the
ground.
– The second blade (2) is at a 90° angle to the first blade.
► If the blades are not in the correct position relative to each
other: cease using the lawn mower and consult a STIHL
specialist dealer.
12 Operating the Lawn Mower
12.1 Holding and Guiding the Lawn Mower
► Hold the handlebar with both hands so that the thumbs
enclose the handlebar.
12.2 Setting the Cutting Height
Eight cutting heights can be set:
– 25 mm = position 1
– 35 mm = position 2
– 45 mm = position 3
– 55 mm = position 4
– 65 mm = position 5
– 75 mm = position 6
– 90 mm = position 7
– 100 mm = position 8
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The positions are indicated on the lawn mower.
The cutting height is set individually at all wheels. The
setting must be the same for all wheels.
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Setting the rear cutting height
► Pull lever (1) from the notch and moved to the desired
position.
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► Press button (1).
► Straighten front wheel (2) and allow to engage.
► Lock the second front wheel too.
Setting the front cutting height
► Hold wheel fork (1) with the hand.
The lawn mower cannot drop into the lowest position
under its own weight.
► Press release lever (2) in the direction of the arrow and
hold.
► Move axle (3) into the desired position.
► Release release lever (2).
Axle (3) engages.
12.3 Locking the Front Wheels
The front wheels can be locked for mowing on slopes.
Releasing the lock
► Push release lever (1) in the direction of the arrow.
12.4 Activating and Deactivating ECO Mode
ECO mode is activated after the lawn mower is switched on.
When ECO mode is activated, the lawn mower detects the
current working conditions and adjusts the blade speed
automatically.
This may extend the battery life.
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Activating ECO mode
► Press button (1).
LED (2) illuminates.
Deactivating ECO mode
► Press button (1).
LED (2) no longer illuminates.
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12.5 Mowing
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► If working with self-propulsion engaged: drive the lawn
mower forwards in a controlled manner.
► If working with self-propulsion disengaged: push the lawn
mower forwards slowly and in a controlled manner.
12.6 Emptying the Grass Catcher Box
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The flow of air generated by the blade raises level
indicator (1). The flow of air stops when the grass catcher
box is full. If the flow of air is too low, level indicator (2)
returns to its resting state. This is a prompt to empty the
grass catcher box.
The functionality of the level indicator is restricted if the flow
of air is impaired. External influences such as wet, dense or
high grass, low cutting levels, contamination or the like can
impair the flow of air and the functionality of the level
indicator.
► If the level indicator drops to its resting state: empty the
grass catcher box.
► Remove the grass catcher box upwards by handle (1).
► Hold rear handle (2) with the second hand.
► Empty the grass catcher box.
14 Transporting
14.1 Transporting the Lawn Mower
► Switch the lawn mower off.
The blade must not be turning.
Using self-propulsion
► Engage self-propulsion.
► Drive the lawn mower forwards in a controlled manner.
Pushing the lawn mower
► Pull out the activation key and remove the battery.
► Push the lawn mower forwards slowly and in a controlled
manner.
Carrying the lawn mower
► Wear work gloves made from resistant material.
► Pull out the activation key and remove the battery.
13 After Finishing Work
13.1 After Finishing Work
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activation key and
remove the battery.
► If the lawn mower is wet: allow the lawn mower to dry.
► Clean the lawn mower.
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► One person holds the lawn mower by the wheel forks
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
► Pull out the activation key and remove the battery.
► Secure the lawn mower upright so that the lawn mower
does not tip over and cannot move.
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15 Storing
15 Storing
15.1 Storing the Lawn Mower
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activation key and
remove the battery.
► Store the lawn mower in accordance with the following
conditions:
– The lawn mower is out of the reach of children.
– The lawn mower is clean and dry.
– The lawn mower cannot tip over.
16 Cleaning
16.1 Placing the Lawn Mower in the Cleaning
Position
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activation key and
remove the battery.
► Place the lawn mower on a level surface.
► Detach the grass catcher box.
► Set the cutting height to the highest setting. @ 12.2
► Move the upper handlebar to the lowest position, @ 7.1.
The upper handlebar is released.
► Press the lever downwards with the left hand and hold.
► Hold the lawn mower at the wheel fork with the right hand
and upend.
16.2 Cleaning the Lawn Mower
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activation key and
remove the battery.
► Clean the lawn mower with a damp cloth.
► Clean the discharge chute with a soft brush or a damp
cloth.
► Clean the electrical contacts on the lawn mower with a
paintbrush or a soft brush.
► Clean the ventilation slots with a paintbrush.
► Upend the lawn mower.
► Clean the area around the blade and the blade with a
stick, a soft brush or a damp cloth.
17 Maintenance
17.1 Removing and Attaching the Blade
17.1.1 Removing the Blades ► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activation key and
remove the battery.
► Upend the lawn mower.
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► Place new washer (2) on new screw (1).
► Apply Loctite 243 thread locker to the thread of screw (1).
► Position blade (3) so that the raised areas on contact
area (4) engage in the notches in blade (3).
► Screw in screw (1) together with washer (2).
► Block blade (3) using a piece of wood (5).
► Tighten screw (1) to 30 Nm +/- 3 Nm.
► Install the second blade.
► Block blade (1) using a piece of wood (2).
► Unscrew screw (3) in the direction of the arrow and
remove together with the washer.
► Remove blade (4).
► Unscrew screw (5) in the direction of the arrow and
remove together with the washer.
► Remove blade (1).
► Discard screws (3 and 5) and the washers.
Use new screws and washers to attach blades (1 and 4).
17.1.2 Attaching the Blades
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activation key and
remove the battery.
► Upend the lawn mower.
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17.2 Sharpening and Balancing the Blade
Sharpening and balancing the blade correctly requires a lot
of practice.
STIHL recommends having the blade sharpened and
balanced by a STIHL specialist dealer.
WARNING
The cutting edges of the blade are sharp. This may result in
the user cutting themselves.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant material.
► Switch the lawn mower off, pull out the activation key and
remove the battery.
► Upend the lawn mower.
► Remove the blade.
► Sharpen the blade. Observe the sharpening angle and
cool the blade, @ 20.2.
Bluing of the blade during sharpening is not permitted.
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► Attach the blade.
► If anything is unclear: consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
17.3 Checking the Belt Tension of the Blade Drive
Have the belt tension of the blade drive checked by a STIHL
specialist dealer once a year.
18 Repairing
18.1 Repairing the Lawn Mower
The user should not repair the lawn mower or blade
themselves.
► If the lawn mower or blade is damaged: do not use the
lawn mower or blade and consult a STIHL specialist
dealer.
► If warning signs are illegible or damaged: have the
warning signs replaced by a STIHL specialist dealer.
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19 Troubleshooting
19.1 Remedying Lawn Mower or Battery Faults
Fault LEDs on the
operating unit
The lawn mower
does not start
when switched
on.
1 LED on the charge
state indicator flashes
green.
1 LED on the charge
state indicator
illuminates red.
Warning triangle
flashes red.
Warning triangle
illuminates red.
3 LEDs on the charge
state indicator
illuminate red.
LEDs on the
battery
1 LED flashes
green.
1 LED
illuminates red.
3 LEDs flash
red.
3 LEDs
illuminate red.
4 LEDs flash
red.
Cause Remedy
The battery charge
state is too low.
The battery is too
warm or too cold.
There is a fault in the
lawn mower.
The lawn mower is
too warm.
There is a fault in the
battery.
The electrical
connection between
the lawn mower and
battery has been
interrupted.
► Charge the battery.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
► Allow the battery to cool down or warm
up.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
► Clean the electrical contacts on the
lawn mower.
► Fit the battery.
► Switch the lawn mower on.
► If the fault persists: do not use the
lawn mower and consult a STIHL
specialist dealer.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
► Allow the lawn mower to cool down.
► Remove the battery and fit it again.
► Switch the lawn mower on.
► If the fault persists: do not use the
battery and consult a STIHL specialist
dealer.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
► Clean the electrical contacts on the
lawn mower.
► Insert the activation key.
► Fit the battery.
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Fault LEDs on the
operating unit
All LEDs on the
operating unit flash.
Self-propulsion is
not working.
The lawn mower
stops during
Warning triangle
illuminates red.
operation.
LEDs on the
battery
3 LEDs
illuminate red.
Cause Remedy
Communication with
the operating unit has
been interrupted.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
► Do not use the lawn mower and
consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
The lawn mower or
battery are damp.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
► Clean the lawn mower.
► Allow the lawn mower or battery to dry.
The resistance at the
blade is too great.
► Set a higher cutting height.
► Switch the lawn mower on in lower
grass.
There is a fault in the
self-propulsion
mechanism.
► Remove the battery and fit it again.
► Engage self-propulsion.
► If the self-propulsion fault persists:
consult a STIHL specialist dealer.
The lawn mower is
too warm.
► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
► Allow the lawn mower to cool down.
► Clean the lawn mower.
► Do not switch the lawn mower on too
frequently within a short time.
► If working with self-propulsion
engaged: set a lower speed.
► If working with self-propulsion
disengaged: go forwards slower.
► Set a higher cutting height.
► Mow shorter grass.
The blade is blocked. ► Pull out the activation key.
► Remove the battery.
► Clean the lawn mower.
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Fault LEDs on the
operating unit
The lawn mower
operating time is
too short.
LEDs on the
battery
Cause Remedy
There is an electrical
fault.
The battery is not fully
► Remove the battery and fit it again.
► Switch the lawn mower on.
► Fully charge the battery.
charged.
The battery service
► Replace the battery.
life has been
exceeded.
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20 Specifications
20 Specifications
20.1 Lawn Mower STIHL RMA 765.0 V
– Permitted batteries:
–STIHLARL
– STIHL AP together with ADA 700 double-battery
compartment
– Weight without battery: 44 kg
– Maximum grass catcher box capacity: 80 l
– Cutting width: 63 cm
– Speed: 3300 rpm
– Speed in ECO mode: 2800 rpm
For information on the battery life see
www.stihl.com/battery-life.
20.2 Blades
20.3 Sound Values and Vibration Values
The K value for the sound pressure level is 3 dB(A). The K
value for the sound power level is 1.2 dB(A). The K value for
the vibration values is 0.7 m/s².
– Sound pressure level L
EN 60335-2-77: 84 dB(A)
– Sound power level L
2000/14/EC: 92.2 dB(A)
– Vibration value a
60335-2-77, handlebar: 1.4 m/s²
The indicated vibration values have been measured in
accordance with a standardised test method and can be
used for the purpose of comparing electrical appliances. The
actual vibration values that occur may deviate from the
indicated values, depending on the type of application. The
indicated vibration values can be used for an initial
assessment of the vibration load. The actual vibration load
must be assessed. Times during which the electrical
appliance is switched off, along with times in which it is
switched on but running without load, can also be taken into
consideration.
For information on compliance with Employers' Vibration
Directive 2002/44/EC see www.stihl.com/vib.
hv
measured in accordance with
pA
measured in accordance with
wA
measured in accordance with EN
– Minimum thickness a: 2.2 mm
– Minimum width b: 30 mm
– Minimum width c: 26 mm
– Sharpening angle d: 30°
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20.4 REACH
REACH is an EC regulation and stands for the Registration,
Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical
substances.
For information on compliance with the REACH regulation
see www.stihl.com/reach.
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