Stiga MP1 550 Li D48 Series Operator's Manual page 128

If any of the results fail to match the indications
provided in the tables, do not use the machine! Contact
an Authorised Service Centre to have it checked and
repaired if necessary.
6.3 START-UP
NOTE Start up the machine on a flat
surface without obstacles or high grass.
NOTE Check if the battery combination is
correct, following the instructions supplied
in the "Technical data" table.
1. Open the hatch for accessing the bat-
tery compartment (Fig.16.A).
2. Insert the batteries correctly in
their housing (par. 7.2.3).
3. Insert the safety key (Fig.17.B) com-
pletely and turn it to "ON" position.
4. Press the power button (Fig.18.A).
Engage the cutting means by pressing one of the
5.
two operator presence levers (Fig.19.A) against
the handle and then the button (Fig.19.B).
6.4 OPERATION
IMPORTANT When working, always keep
a safe distance from the cutting means,
given by the length of the handle.
IMPORTANT To guarantee optimal machine operation,
it is recommended to use two batteries at the same time.
The battery power reserve (and therefore the lawn
surface to be mown before recharging) depends
on many factors, described in (par. 7.2.1).
During use, the charge status of the batteries is
displayed (remaining charge percentage) (Fig.10.E).
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
1. Start moving forward and mowing the grass area.
2. Adjust speed and cutting height (para 5.6) in
relation to lawn conditions (grass height, density
and humidity) and the amount of grass to be cut.
For traction models (par. 5.4): It is recommended to
avoid mowing on slopes with a degree higher than 15°.
3. The appearance of the lawn will improve
if you alternate cutting in both directions
at the same height (Fig.20).
For side discharge: it is recommended to follow
a path so as to avoid discharging the cut grass
from the part of the lawn that is yet to be mown.
For mulching or rear grass discharge:
• Always avoid removing a large quantity of
grass. Never cut more than one third of the
total grass height per single pass (Fig.20).
• Keep the chassis clean (par. 7.3.1).
6.4.2 Suggestions for maintaining your lawn
• To keep a lawn lush and green, it should be cut
regularly. A lawn can be composed of different types
of grass. If the lawn is cut frequently, grass and roots
grow more vigorously, forming a solid grassy bed;
if the lawn is cut is less frequently, higher grass and
weeds start growing (clover and daisies, etc.). The
frequency of mowing should be in relation to the
rate of growth of the grass, which should not be left
to grow too much between one cut and the next.
• The best height of grass on a well-kept lawn is approx.
4-5cm. With one mow, you do not need to remove more
than a third of the total height. If the grass is very tall,
it should be cut twice in a twenty-four hour period; The
first time with the cutting means at maximum cutting
height and the second cut at the height desired.
• Cutting too low tears and uproots the grass,
giving it a "spotted" appearance.
• During hot and dry periods, the grass should be cut a
little higher to prevent the ground from drying out.
• It is always better to cut the grass when it is dry. Do
not cut wet grass; this could reduce cutting means
efficiency due to sticky grass and tear the lawn.
• The cutting means must be in good condition and well
sharpened so that the grass is cut straight without a
ragged edge that leads to yellowing at the ends.
6.4.3 Grass catcher emptying
When the grass catcher (Fig.1.G) becomes too
full, the grass collection is no longer efficient
and the lawn mower noise changes.
For grass catcher with contents indicator device:
1. Lifted = empty.
2. Lowered = full.
During operation, when the cutting means is moving,
the indicator stays lifted as long as the grass catcher
can collect the cut grass; when it is lowered, it means
that the grass catcher is full and must be emptied.
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