Stiga MCS 470 Li 60 Series Operator's Manual page 110

6. USING THE MACHINE
The safety regulations to follow are described in
chap. 2. Strictly comply with these indications to avoid
serious risks or dangers.
6.1 PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES
Before starting work , it is necessary to carry out
several checks and operations to ensure you
can work efficiently and in maximum safety:
Make sure the safety key is not inserted in its housing.
Place the machine in a stable horizontal
position on the ground.
6.1.1 Checking the battery
Before using the machine for the first time after
purchase, fully charge the battery following
the instructions in the battery booklet.
Before every use of the machine, check the battery charge
status according to the instructions in the battery booklet.
6.1.2 Cutting height adjustment
Adjust the cutting height as indicated in (par. 5.3).
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 safety check
Object
Grips
Handle
Cutting means
Control lever
Drive lever
Battery
Screws/nuts on the
machine and on the
cutting means
Cooling air ducts
Machine
Result
Clean, dry.
Fixed firmly to the machine.
Clean, not damaged
or worn.
The lever must move
freely, it must not need
forcing and should
return automatically
and rapidly back to
the neutral position.
No damage to the casing,
no liquid leakage.
Correctly tightened
(not loose).
Not clogged.
No signs of damage
or wear.
6.2.2 Machine operating test
Action
1. Start the machine
(par. 6.3).
2. Release the control
lever (Fig.27.A).
1. Start the machine
(par. 6.3).
2. Engage the drive
lever (par. 5.2.2).
3. Disengage the
drive lever.
Test driving
If any of the results fail to match the indications
provided in the tables, do not use the machine! Contact
a service centre to have it checked and repaired if ne-
cessary.
6.3 START-UP
NOTE Start up the machine on a flat
surface without obstacles or high grass.
1. Open the hatch for accessing the battery com-
partment (Fig.8.A).
2. Insert the battery (Fig.8.B) in its housing pres-
sing down until you hear it clicks firmly into
position, in ensuring the electrical contact.
3. .Insert the safety key (Fig.8.C).
Completely close the hatch again.
4.
5. Press the safety button (Fig.9.A) and
pull the control lever (Fig.9.B).
6.4 OPERATION
IMPORTANT When working, always keep
a safe distance from the cutting means,
given by the length of the handle.
Battery power reserve (and therefore the movable
lawn surface before recharging is required) depends
on many factors described in (par. 7.2.1).
IMPORTANT If the motor stops because
it is overheated while mowing, you must wait
approximately 5 minutes before restarting it.
EN - 6
Result
1. The cutting means
should move.
2. The lever should return
automatically and ra-
pidly to the neutral po-
sition, the motor must
switch off and the cut-
ting means must stop
within a few seconds.
2. The wheels should
move the machine
forward.
3. The wheels should
stop and the machine
stops moving forward.
No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound.