Operating Instructions; Machine Assembly - Stiga SBC 425 H Operator's Manual

– when moving between work areas.
11) Stop the engine and disconnect the spark
plug cable:
– before checking, cleaning or working on the
machine;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the ma-
chine for damage and make repairs before re-
starting and operating the machine;
- if the machine begins to abnormally vibrate: im-
mediately look for the cause of the vibrations and
have it checked at a Specialised Centre).
– when the machine is not in use.
WARNING! Stop the engine immediately if
the blade stops during work. Always be-
ware of a kickback, which could occur if a
blade encounters a solid object (logs, roots,
branches, stones, etc.). Do not touch the
ground with the blade. Kickbacks cause
blade recoils that are difficult to control,
causing loss of control of the machine, jeop-
ardising operator safety and causing dam-
age to the machine itself.
D) MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1) Keep all nuts and screws tight to be sure the
machine is always in safe working condition.
Routine maintenance is essential for safety and
for maintaining a high performance level.
2) Do not store the machine with fuel in the tank
in an area where the fuel vapours could reach
an open flame, a spark or a strong heat source.
3) Allow the engine to cool down before storing
the machine in any enclosure.
4) To reduce fire hazards, keep the engine, ex-
haust silencer and fuel storage area free from
sawdust, branches, leaves, or excessive grease;
never leave containers with the cut debris inside
the storage area.
5) If the fuel tank has to be emptied, this should
be done outdoors once the engine has cooled
down.
6) Always wear protective gloves when handling
the cutting device.
7) Before putting the machine away, check you
have removed wrenches or tools used for main-
tenance.
8) Store the machine out of the reach of chil-
dren!
E) TRANSPORTATION AND HANDLING
1) Whenever the machine is to be handled or
transported you must:
– turn off the engine, wait for the cutting device
to stop and disconnect the spark plug cap;
– fit the cutting device guard;
– only hold the machine using the handgrips and
position the cutting device in the opposite di-
rection to that used during operations.
2) When using a vehicle to transport the ma-
chine, position it so that it can cause no danger
to persons and fasten it firmly in place to prevent
it from tipping over, which may cause damage or
fuel spillage.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE - The figures mentioned in the text are
found on page 4 and following of this man-
ual.

1. MACHINE ASSEMBLY

IMPORTANT The machine is supplied with
some of the components disassembled and the
fuel tank empty.
WARNING!
tive gloves to handle the cutting devices.
Mount the components very carefully so as
not to impair the safety and efficiency of the
machine. If in doubt, contact your dealer.
WARNING!
the assembly should be done on a flat and
stable surface, with enough space for moving
the machine and its packaging, always mak-
ing use of suitable equipment.
Disposal of the packaging should be done in ac-
cordance with the local regulations in force.
1.1 COMPLETING THE MACHINE
1.1a. Models SBC 425 H - 435 H (Fig. 1)
– Slide the contoured plate (1) until it is close to
the holes in the drive tube (2).
– Fit the top part (3) of the front handgrip on the
plate (1) so that the pin (4) fits into one of the
three holes provided on the drive tube (2) to
adjust the handgrip to the operator's prefer-
ence.
– Join the bottom part (5) with the guard and at-
tach it to the top part (3), tightening the screw
(6) completely.
1.1b Models SBC 425 HD - 435 HD (Fig. 2)
– Unscrew the middle knob (1) and remove the
cap (2).
– Insert the handle bar (3), making sure that the
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Always wear strong protec-
Unpacking and completing