Use Of The Machine - Stiga SHT 660 K Operator's Manual

– Never smoke whilst preparing the mixture
and avoid inhaling the petrol fumes.
To prepare the fuel mixture:
– Place about half the amount of petrol in a ho-
mologated tank.
– Add all the oil.
– Add the rest of the petrol.
– Close the top and shake well.
IMPORTANT The fuel mixture tends to age. Do
not prepare excessive amounts of the fuel mixture
to avoid the formation of deposits.
IMPORTANT Keep the petrol and fuel mixture
containers separate and easily identifiable to
avoid the mistake of using one in place of the
other.
IMPORTANT Periodically clean the petrol and
fuel mixture containers to remove any eventual
deposits.
1.3 REFUELLING
DANGER! Never smoke whilst refuelling
and avoid inhaling the petrol fumes
WARNING! Carefully open the tank top
as pressure could have formed inside.
Before refuelling:
– Shake the fuel mixture container well.
– Place the machine on a flat stable surface,
with the fuel tank cap facing upwards.
– Clean the fuel tank cap and the surrounding
area to avoid any dirt from entering the tank
during refilling.
– Carefully open the fuel tank cap to allow the
pressure inside to decrease gradually. Use a
funnel to refill and avoid filling the tank to the
brim (Fig. 1).
WARNING! Always close the fuel tank
cap firmly.
WARNING! Immediately clean all traces
of fuel which may have dripped on the ma-
chine or the ground and do not start the en-
gine until the petrol fumes have dissipated.
1.4 REGULATING THE HANDGRIP (Fig. 2)
The rear handgrip (1) can be adjusted to 3 differ-
ent positions in relation to the cutting device to
make trimming your hedges easier.
WARNING! The handgrip must only be
adjusted when the engine is switched off.
– Pull the release lever (2) up.
– Rotate the rear handgrip (1) to the desired po-
sition.
– Before using the machine check that the re-
lease lever (2) is as low as possible, and the
rear handgrip is firmly attached.
WARNING!
handgrip must always be in a vertical posi-
tion, whatever the position of the cutting de-
vice (3).
2. USING THE MACHINE
2.1 STARTING THE MACHINE
WARNING! The machine must be started
in an area at least 3 metres from where you
refilled the fuel tank.
Before starting the machine:
– Place the machine firmly on the ground.
– Remove the blade protection devices.
– Make sure the blade is not touching the ground
or any other object.
– Make sure that the handgrip is locked in the
centre position.
2.1.1 Cold starting
NOTE A "cold" start of the engine means start-
ing it after at least 5 minutes from when it was
switched off or after refuelling.
To start the machine (Fig. 3):
1. Press switch (1) to position «I».
2. Gently press the bulb (2) on the "primer" 7-10
times until the fuel flows from the exhaust
pipe.
3. Turn the starter control lever (3) to the «B»
position.
4. Hold the machine firmly on the ground with
one hand on the handgrip, in order not to lose
control of the machine during startup.
WARNING!
firmly, the force of the engine could cause
the user to lose his balance or direct the
blade towards an obstacle or the same user.
5. Pull the starter grip slowly for 10 - -15 cm un-
til you feel some resistance, then tug it a few
times until you hear the engine turn over.
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When working, the rear
If the machine is not held