Cleaning The Machine And The Engine - Stiga BL 900 Li 48 Operator's Manual

• choose the second battery (if any) from
the battery backpack (Fig. 7.B);
• purchase additional standard batteries
to immediately replace the discharged
battery, without compromising
the continuity of operations;
• purchase a battery with an extended
power reserve compared to the
standard version (para. 14.1).
7.2.2 Battery removal and recharging
1. Press the locking button located
on the battery (Fig. 12.A) and
remove the battery (Fig. 12.B);
2. Fit the battery (Fig. 13.A) in the battery
charger compartment (Fig. 13.B);
3. Connect the battery charger (Fig. 13.B)
to a power socket with the voltage
indicated on the rating plate;
4. Fully charge the battery according to the
instructions in the battery charger manual.
NOTE
The battery is equipped with a protection device
that inhibits recharging if the environmental
temperature is not between 0 and +45°C.
NOTE
The battery can be charged at any time,
even partially, with no risk of damaging it.
7.2.3 Refitting the battery in the
battery backpack
When recharging is completed:
1. Remove the battery (Fig. 14.A) from the
housing in the battery charger (do not keep
charging when recharging is completed);
2. Disconnect the battery charger (Fig.
14.B) from the electrical mains;
3. Insert the battery (Fig. 6) in one of the
compartments of the battery backpack
and push it completely, until hearing the
click that signals its locking in position,
ensuring thus the electrical contact.
7.3 CLEANING THE MACHINE
AND THE ENGINE
To reduce fire hazards, keep the machine and,
in particular, the motor free of leaves, branches.
• Always clean the machine after use with a
damp cloth dipped in neutral detergent.
• Remove all traces of humidity using
a soft damp cloth. Humidity can
generate risks of electric shocks.
• Do not use aggressive detergents or solvents
to clean the plastic parts or hand grips.
• Do not spray water onto the motor
and electrical components and
prevent them from getting wet.
• Always keep the rotor clean and
free of dust and debris, by blowing
compressed air through the grille.
Do not spray water on the rotor.
• To avoid overheating and damage to the
motor or the battery, always keep the
cooling air vents clean and free of debris.
7.4 NUTS AND BOLTS
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the equipment is in safe working condition.
• Regularly check that the
handgrip is firmly fastened.
8. STORAGE
DANGER
The safety regulations that must be followed
during maintenance are described in par.
2.4. Strictly comply with these instructions
to avoid serious risks or hazards.
8.1 STORING
When the machine is to be stored away:
1. disconnect the machine from the
battery backpack (Fig. 4);
2. remove the battery from its housing
and recharge it (para. 7.2.2);
3. allow the engine to cool before
storing in an enclosed space;
4. clean (para. 7.3);
5. make sure there are no loose
or damaged components;
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