Using The Machine; Safety Checks - Stiga EL 340 Li 48L Operator's Manual

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6.

USING THE MACHINE

The safety regulations to follow are described in
chap. 2. Strictly comply with these instructions to avoid
serious risks or dangers.
6.1 PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES (Fig.16)
Make sure the safety key is not inserted in its housing.
Do this when the blade is stationary.
6.1.1 Checking the battery (Fig.17)
6.1.2 Preparing the machine before starting work
NOTE This machine can be used to mow lawns in a
number of different ways; before starting work, prepare
the machine based on how the lawn is to be mowed.
a. Preparation for grass cutting and
collection in the grass catcher (Fig.18)
b. Preparation for mowing and grass rear
discharge onto the ground:
1.
c. Preparation for mowing and mulching (Fig.20)
6.1.3 Cutting height adjustment (Fig.21)
6.1.4 Handle inclination adjustment (Fig.8, Fig.12)
6.2

SAFETY CHECKS

Always carry out the safety checks before use.
6.2.1 General safety check
Object
Grips
Handle
Blade
Rear discharge guard;
grass catcher
(Fig.19)
Result
Clean, dry.
Fixed firmly to the machine.
Clean, not damaged or
worn, well sharpened.
Good condition. No
damage. Properly installed.
Replace if damaged.
Control lever
Battery
Screws/nuts on the
machine and on the blade
Machine
Action
1. Start the machine (par.
6.3).
2. Release the switch
control (Fig.29).
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
necessary.
6.3 START-UP (Fig.23
Ignition of the motor simultaneously engages the
blade.
6.4 OPERATION (Fig.26)
IMPORTANT If the motor stops because
it is overheated whilst mowing, you must wait
approximately 5 minutes before restarting it.
6.4.1 Grass cutting (Fig.27, Fig.28)
NOTE Regulate the forward speed and the
cutting height considering the conditions of the
lawn (the height, density and dampness of the
grass) and the amount of grass collected.
6.4.2 Emptying the grass catcher (Fig.29, Fig. 30)
6.5 STOP (Fig.29)
The blade will continue to rotate for a few seconds
after disengagement or after you have switched off the
motor.
IMPORTANT | Always stop the machine:
EN - 5
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
damaged or worn.
No signs of damage
or wear. No abnormal
vibrations. No
abnormal sound.
Result
1. The blade should
move.
2. The lever should
automatically and
quickly return to
neutral position, the
engine must switch
off and the blade
must stop within
a few seconds.
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