Stiga LT 500 Li 48 Operator's Manual page 26

4. ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT The safety regulations
to follow are described in chap. 2. Strictly
comply with these indications to avoid
serious risks or dangers.
For storage and transport purposes, some
components of the machine are not installed
in the factory and have to be assembled after
unpacking. Follow the instructions below.
Unpacking and completing the
assembly should be done on a flat and
stable surface, with enough space for
machine handling and its packaging,
always making use of suitable equipment.
Do not use the machine until all the
indications provided in the "ASSEMBLY"
section have been carried out.
4.1 ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS
The packaging includes assembly components.
4.1.1 Unpacking
1. Carefully open the packaging, paying
attention not to lose components.
2. Consult the documentation in the
box, including these instructions.
3. Remove all the unassembled
parts from the box.
4. Remove the machine from the box.
5. Dispose of the box and packaging in
compliance with local regulations.
Before assembling, make sure the
battery is not inserted in its housing.
4.2 ROD INSTALLATION
– Insert and push the lower part of the rod
(Fig. 3.A) in the upper part (Fig. 3.B) until
your hear the stop pin that blocks it in the
right position. The rod can be removed
by pressing the button (Fig. 3.C).
The rod length is adjustable (par. 6.1.2).
4.3 FITTING THE FRONT HAND GRIP
– Mount the front hand grip (Fig.4.A) on
the support (Fig. 4.B), tighten it with the
appropriate screw (Fig. 4.C) and lock the
nut on the opposite side (Fig. 4. D).
4.4 FITTING THE GUARD ON
THE CUTTING MEANS
Wear protective gloves.
Every cutting means must
be fitted with a specific guard, as
indicated by the following directions
in the Technical Data table.
1. Place the guard (Fig. 5.A) on the holes
on the power unit base (Fig. 5.B).
2. Secure the guard (Fig. 5.A) fully
tightening the screws (Fig. 5.C).
NOTE On the guard of the cutting
means there is the following symbol:
4.5 FITTING THE INDICATOR
ON THE CUTTING LIMIT
– Insert and fasten the two ends of the cutting
limit indicator (Fig. 6.A) in their respective
holes on the power unit (Fig. 6.B).
5. CONTROLS
5.1 SAFETY BUTTON (ACTIVATION
/ DEACTIVATION DEVICE)
Press this button to activate
and deactivate the machine's
electrical circuit (Fig. 7.C).
EN - 9
Indicates the rotation
direction of the
cutting means.