A: Keeping the blade sharp will give you a precise finish on your lawn. If you notice that the tips of the grass look torn after mowing and the cut isn't as neat, the blade may need sharpening. Our approved STIHL dealers can do this for you - find your nearest one here: https://stihlapproveddealer.co.uk/

A: To fully charge an AK 30 battery with an AL 101 charger, it takes 205 minutes, but you can charge it up to 80% in 160 minutes. The eco mode on the RMA 235 automatically increases or reduces the speed of the blade depending on what you are cutting, to make the most of the battery life so you can mow for longer. The RMA 448 VC is part of our AP System of cordless tools and uses interchangeable AP batteries. It is not compatible with the AK System of battery-powered tools. Your garden maintenance is a highly personal effort, and the tools you employ must be powerful yet being simple to use.

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The STIHL AP-System supports you in your daily garden, landscape and tree maintenance tasks. The matching AP lithium-ion batteries help you to use STIHL cordless power tools even for demanding tasks. Four LED lights ensure that you are always informed of the battery charge level.

STIHL domestic lawn mowers are ideal for mowing small, medium, and large gardens and are a wonderful choice for lawn maintenance at home. See below for our most frequently asked questions about battery and cordless Lawnmowers. How long does the battery last on a STIHL cordless lawnmower? Well firstly, we're pretty good at what we do. In fact, we'd class ourselves as experts. With more than 60 years experience supplying lawnmowers to both home users and professionals, we know what we're talking about. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and we're happy to provide help and support throughout the process, from your initial decision making to after sales, servicing, repairs and spare parts. The service we're offering is a complete one, and unlike some other companies, we are specialists. Don't use a damp or wet battery in your RMA 253 and avoid using them in extreme temperatures (very hot or very cold). To find out more about looking after your battery, read our blog post.

A: Yes, all of the tools in the AP System use the same style of battery. There are a variety of batteries in the range, with different capacities. For the RMA 253, we recommend the AP 300 battery.