Getting To Know The Machine; Description Of The Machine And Planned Use - Stiga LT 500 Li 48 Operator's Manual

health and well-being. For
further information on the
disposal of this product, contact
your dealer or a domestic
waste collection service.
At the end of their working
life, dispose of batteries
paying due attention to
the environment. Batteries
contain material classified
as hazardous for you and
the environment. They must
be removed and disposed
of separately at a facility that
accepts lithium-ion batteries.
Separate waste collection
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demand for raw materials.

3. GETTING TO KNOW THE MACHINE

3.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE
AND PLANNED USE
This machine is a garden tool and more
precisely a battery-powered portable
grass /grass edge trimmer.
The machine is essentially composed of a
motor which, employing a transmission shaft,
drives a cutting means (cutting line head).
The cutting means works on a surface that
is approximately parallel to the ground
(in case of use as grass trimmer) or
approximately perpendicular to the ground
(in case of use as grass edge trimmer.
The operator can operate the machine and
use the main controls, always keeping a
safe distance from the cutting means.
3.1.1 Intended use
This machine was designed
and manufactured for:
– cutting grass and non woody vegetation
(e.g. around the borders of flowerbeds,
plants, walls, fences and small lawns);
– tidy up the cutting done using a mower;
– being used by one operator.
3.1.2 Improper use
Any other usage not in keeping with the above-
mentioned ones may be hazardous and harm
persons and/or damage things. Examples of
improper use may include, but are not limited to:
– using the machine for sweeping, tilting
the cutting line head. The power of
the motor could throw objects and
small stones 15 metres or more,
causing damage or injury to people;
– trimming hedges or other jobs in which the
cutting means is not used at ground level;
– cutting and chopping trees,
bushes and flowers;
– using the machine for cutting
non-plant material;
– using the machine with the cutting
means above the operator's belt level;
– using the machine in public
gardens, parks, sports centres, on
roadways, fields and woods;
– using cutting means other than those
listed in the "Technical Data" table.
Serious injury and wound hazard.
– using of the machine by more
than one person.
IMPORTANT Improper use of the
machine will invalidate the warranty, waive
the Manufacturer from all liability, and the
user will consequently be liable for all and
any damage or injury to himself or others.
3.1.3 User types
This machine is intended for use by
consumers, i.e. non-professional operators.
The machine is intended for "DIY" use only.
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