General Information - Stiga LT 500 Li 48 Operator's Manual

WARNING!: READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET THOROUGHLY
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE. Keep for future reference.
INDEX

1. GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................... 1

2. SAFETY REGULATIONS ........................................ 2
3. GETTING TO KNOW THE MACHINE ..................... 7
3.1 Description of the machine and planned use ... 7
3.2 Safety signs .................................................... 8
3.3 Product identification label ............................. 8
3.4 Main components ........................................... 8
4. ASSEMBLY ............................................................. 9
4.1 Assembly components ................................... 9
4.2 Rod installation ............................................... 9
4.3 Fitting the FRONT hand grip .......................... 9
4.4 Fitting the guard on the cutting means............ 9
4.5 Fitting the indicator on the cutting limit ........... 9
5. CONTROLS ............................................................ 9
5.1 Safety button (activation / deactivation
device) ........................................................... 9
5.2 Throttle control lever ..................................... 10
5.3 Throttle safety lever ...................................... 10
6. USING THE MACHINE ......................................... 10
6.1 Preparation ................................................... 10
6.2 Safety checks ............................................... 11
6.3 Start-up ........................................................ 11
6.4 Operation ..................................................... 11
6.5 Advice for operation ..................................... 12
6.6 Stop.............................................................. 12
6.7 After use ....................................................... 13
7. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ................................... 13
7.1 General information ...................................... 13
7.2 Battery.......................................................... 13
7.3 Cleaning the machine and the motor ............ 14
7.4 Nuts and bolts .............................................. 14
8. OCCASIONAL MAINTENANCE ........................... 14
8.1 Cutting means maintenance ........................ 14
8.2 Sharpening the line cutting knife .................. 15
9. STORAGE ............................................................. 15
9.1 Storing .......................................................... 15
9.2 Storing the battery ........................................ 15
10. HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION .................. 15
11. ASSISTANCE AND REPAIRS ............................... 15
12. WARRANTY COVERAGE ..................................... 16
13. MAINTENANCE TABLE ........................................ 16
14. TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................... 16
15. ACCESSORIES ON REQUEST ............................ 18
15.1 Batteries ....................................................... 18
15.2 Battery charger............................................. 18
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 HOW TO READ THE MANUAL
Some paragraphs in the manual contain
important information regarding safety and
operation and are emphasized in this manner:
NOTE or IMPORTANT These give details
or further information on what has been
previously indicated and aim to prevent damage
to the machine or cause other damage.
The symbol highlights danger. Failure to
observe the warning can lead to the risk of
injury to oneself and others and/or damage.
The paragraphs highlighted in a square
with grey spots indicate the optional
characteristics not available on all models
documented in this manual. Check if
the characteristic is on this model.
Whenever reference is made to a position on the
machine "front", "back", "left" or "right" hand side,
this refers to the operator's working position.
1.2 REFERENCES
1.2.1 Figures
The figures in these instructions for
use are numbered 1, 2, 3, etc.
Components shown in the figures
are marked A, B, C, etc.
Reference to component C in figure
2 is indicated with the wording: "See
fig. 2.C" or simply "(Fig. 2.C)".
The figures are given as a guide only.
The actual pieces can differ from
those illustrated in this document.
1.2.2 Titles
The manual is divided into chapters and
paragraphs. The title of paragraph "2.1 Training" is
a sub-title of "2. Safety regulations". References
to titles or paragraphs are marked with the
abbreviation chap. or par. and the relevant
number. Example: "chap. 2" or "par. 2.1.
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