Stiga E 300 Li 40 Series Operator's Manual page 118

• read the relevant instructions;
• Use suitable clothing, protective
gloves and goggles.
8.1 CUTTING DEVICE
Badly sharpened cutting means pull at the
grass and cause the lawn to turn yellow.
Do not touch the cutting means until
the key has been removed and the cutting
means is completely stationary.
All work on the cutting means (disassembly,
sharpening, balancing, repairing, reassembly
and/or replacing) are demanding jobs that
require special skills as well as special tools;
For safety reasons, these jobs are best carried
out at a Authorised Service Centre.
Always replace damaged, bent or worn
cutting means, together with their nuts and bolts,
in order to ensure they remain balanced.
IMPORTANT Always use original cutting means
bearing the code indicated in the "Technical Data".
Given product evolution, the cutting means
listed in the "Technical Data" table may be
replaced in time with others having similar
interchangeable and operating safety features.
9. STORAGE
9.1 STORING
Store the machine only in horizontal
position and safely positioned on the ground.
Do not store the machine upright.
When the machine is to be stored away:
1. Wait for the engine to cool
Remove the safety key.
2.
3. Remove the battery from its slot
and recharge it (par 7.2.2).
4. Clean (par. 7.3).
5. Make sure there are no loose or damaged
components. If necessary, replace the damaged
components and tighten any screws and loose
bolts or contact the authorised service centre.
6. Loosen the knobs on the lower part of the handle
(fig. 22.A), without unscrewing them completely.
7. Rotate the handle forward until it touches the chassis,
carefully, to prevent damage to the power cable.
8. Loosen the knobs on the upper part of the handle
(fig. 22.B), without unscrewing them completely.
9. Fold backward the top of the handle, being
careful not to damage the power cable.
10. Store the machine:
– in a dry place;
– protected from inclement weather;
– covered with a sheet if possible;
– in a place out of children's reach;
– making sure that keys or tools used
for maintenance are removed.
9.2 STORING THE BATTERY
The battery must be kept in a cool,
shaded place without humidity.
NOTE If unused for any length of time, recharge the
battery every two months to prolong its working life.
10. HANDLING AND TRANSPORT
Whenever the machine is to be handled,
lifted, transported or tilted you must:
– stop the machine (par. 6.5);
– remove the safety key;
– make sure that all moving parts have
come to a complete stop;
– wear protective work gloves;
– hold the machine in the points offering a safe grip,
taking into account the weight and its layout;
– use an appropriate number of people for the
weight of the machine and the characteristics
of the transport vehicle or the place where
it must be placed or collected;
– make sure that machine handling does
not cause damage or injuries.
When transporting the machine on
a vehicle or trailer, always:
1. use an access ramp of suitable
strength, width and length;
2. lower the cutting -device assembly;
3. position it so that it does not cause
a hazard to anyone;
4. fasten it firmly to the means of transport using
ropes or chains to prevent it from tipping over.
11. ASSISTANCE AND REPAIRS
This manual provides all the necessary information
to run the machine and for correct basic maintenance
operations which can be performed by the user. Any
regulations and maintenance operations not described
herein must be carried out by your Dealer or Authorised
Service Centre, which have the necessary knowledge
and equipment to ensure that the work is carried out
correctly, maintaining the correct degree of safety and
the original operating conditions of the machine.
Any operations performed in unauthorised centres or by
unqualified persons will totally invalidate the Warranty and
all obligations and responsibilities of the Manufacturer.
• Only Authorised Service Centres can carry
out guaranteed repairs and maintenance.
• The Authorised Service Centres only use genuine
spare parts. Genuine spare parts and attachments
have been designed specifically for the machines.
• Non-original parts and attachments are not approved;
use of non-original spare parts and attachments
will jeopardise the safety of the machine and relieve
the Manufacturer from all obligations or liabilities.
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