Stiga EL 340 Li 48 Operator's Manual page 50

12. Motor
13. Cutting means
14. Rear discharge guard
15. Grass catcher
16. Handle
17. Control lever
18. Hatch for accessing the battery compartment
19. Safety key (Deactivation device)
SUPPLIED COMPONENTS
AND IDENTIFICATION LABELS
21. Battery (accumulator)
21.1 Manufacturer
21.2 Voltage and capacity
22. Battery charger
22.1 Manufacturer
22.2 Voltage and frequency
of power supply / Absorption
22.3 Charger voltage and current
As soon as you have purchased the machine, do not forget
to write the identification numbers (3 – 4 – 5) in the spaces
on the last page of the manual.
The example of the Declaration of Conformity is provided
on the penultimate page of the owner's manual.
Do not dispose of electrical equipment with house-
hold waste material. In observance of European
Directive 2012/19/EU on electrical and electronic
equipment waste and its implementation in accord-
ance with national regulations, electrical equipment that
has reached the end of its product life must be collected
separately and recycled in an ecologically compatible way.
If electrical equipment is disposed of in dumps or in land-
fills, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater
and contaminate the food chain, damaging your health and
well-being. For further information on the disposal of this
product, contact your dealer or a domestic waste collection
service.
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS ON CONTROLS
(where applicable)
30. WARNING – Ignition of the motor simultaneously en-
gages the cutting means.
31. Stop
32. Run
33. Electrical circuit activated (machine on)
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS – Your lawnmower should be
used with due care and attention. Therefore, figured labels
have been placed on various parts of the machine to re-
mind you of the main precautions to be taken. Their mean-
ing is explained below. You are also asked to carefully read
the safety regulations in the specific chapter of this manual.
Replace damaged or illegible labels.
61. Warning: Read the instruction manual before using
the machine.
62. Risk of thrown objects. Keep all persons away from the
work area whilst working.
63. Only for electric lawnmowers powered by mains sup-
ply.
64. Only for electric lawnmowers powered by mains sup-
ply.
65. Be careful when using the sharp cutting means: Do not
put hands or feet inside the cutting means The cutting
means continues to turn even after the motor has been
switched off. Remove the deactivation device before
doing maintenance.
66. Do not expose the machine to rain or humidity.
67. Be careful when using the sharp cutting means: The
cutting means continues to turn even after the motor
has been switched off.
71. Battery charger is equipped with a safety transformer.
72. Use only in dry surroundings.
73. Read the instruction manual before using.
74. Do not expose the accumulator when the temperature
is higher than 45°C.
75. Do not immerse the accumulator in water and do not
expose it to humidity.
76. Do not throw batteries into a fire. EXPLOSION
HAZARD!
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE – The number which precedes each paragraph
links the references in the text to the respective illus-
trations (listed on page ix and following pages).
1. COMPLETING ASSEMBLY
NOTE The machine can be supplied with some parts
already assembled.
WARNING!
bly should be done on a flat and stable surface, with
enough space for moving the machine and its packag-
ing, always making use of suitable equipment.
Disposal of the packaging should be done in accord-
ance with the local regulations in force.
1.1a Assembling the handle (Type"I" - Model 340)
Insert the lower right (11) and left (12) parts of the handle
into the respective holes and fasten them in place with the
screws (13) and the washers (13a) supplied.
Assemble the upper part of the handle (14) and lock it to
the two lower parts (11) and (12) using the upper levers (15)
(previously removed from their respective holes), inserted
in one of the two holes (3) or (4) according to the desired
final height.
To adjust the holding force, each lever (15) must be re-
leased then tightened or loosened on its axle as much as
is necessary to ensure that the upper part (14) is firmly fas-
tened to the lower parts of the handle (11) and (12), without
using excessive force to lock or release them.
Fasten the cable (16) to the cable fasteners (17) and (18)
as shown.
1.1b Assembling the handle (Type"Il" - Model 340)
Insert the lower right (11) and left (12) parts of the handle
into the respective holes and fasten them in place with the
screws (13) and the washers (13a) supplied.
Assemble the upper part of the handle (14) and lock it to
the two lower parts (11) and (12) using the upper knobs (15)
(previously removed from their respective holes), inserted
in one of the two holes (3) or (4) according to the desired
final height.
Fasten the cable (16) to the cable fasteners (17) and (18)
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Unpacking and completing the assem-