Using The Machine; Safety Checks; Operation - Stiga AB 500 Li 48 Operator's Manual

6. USING THE MACHINE

IMPORTANT The safety regulations
to follow are described in chap. 2. Strictly
comply with these indications to avoid
serious risks or dangers.
6.1 PREPARATION
Before starting to work, it is necessary to carry
out several checks and operations to ensure you
can work efficiently and in maximum safety.
6.1.1 Checking the battery
The machine is supplied without the battery.
Purchase the battery with the capacity that
most suits your operational requirements
and fully charge it according to the
instructions in the battery booklet.
The list of approved batteries for this machine
is found in the "Technical Data" table.
• Before each use:
– check the battery charge status according
to the instructions in the battery booklet.

6.2 SAFETY CHECKS

Run the following safety checks and
check that the results correspond to
those outlined on the tables.
Always carry out the safety
checks before use.
6.2.1 General check
Object
Hand grips (Fig. 1.C.)
Screws on the machine
Cooling air ducts
Blower tube (Fig. 1.B)
Rotor
Guards
Battery (Fig. 1.D.)
Machine
Result
Are clean, dry and fixed
firmly to the machine
Correctly tightened
(not loose)
Not clogged
Correctly installed.
No signs of damage
No signs of damage
No damage to the casing,
no liquid leakage
No signs of damage
or wear
Throttle control (Fig. 5.F)
Test driving
6.2.2 Machine operating test
Action
1. Fit the battery inside its
housing (par. 7.2.3 ).
2. Switch on the machine
by pressing the
button (Fig. 5.A).
3. Press the throttle
control (Fig. 5.F).
1. Release the throttle
control (Fig. 5.F).
If any of the results fail to match
the indications provided in the tables
below, do not use the machine! Take
it to a service centre to be checked
and repaired if necessary.
6.3 START-UP
1. Adopt a firm and well-balanced position;
2. make sure that the blower tube is not
directed towards any bystanders or debris;
3. fit the battery inside its housing
correctly (par. 7.2.3);
4. press the safety button (Fig. 5.A)
5. press the throttle control (Fig. 5.F).

6.4 OPERATION

When performing work, the machine
must always be held firmly with the right
hand on the upper handgrip (Fig 4).
NOTE During use, the battery is
protected against total drainage with a
protective device that switches off the
machine and stops it from working.
NOTE After one minute of inactivity, if turned
on, the machine will automatically switch off.
EN - 10
It must move freely
and not be forced.
No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound
Result
The machine
starts and the rotor
starts rotating.
1. The control should
return automatically
and quickly to the
neutral position
and the machine
should stop.