Safety Checks; Operation - Stiga LT 500 Li 48 Operator's Manual

6.1.4 Adjusting the cutting limit indicator
– Rotate forwards the cutting limit
indicator (Fig. 12.A) when working
near trees, kerbs or fences, to avoid
the impact with the cutting means.
6.1.5 Checking the battery
Before each use:
– check the battery charge status according
to the instructions in the battery booklet.

6.2 SAFETY CHECKS

Run the following safety checks and
check that the results correspond to
those outlined on the tables.
Always carry out the
safety checks before use.
6.2.1 General check
Object
Hand grips (Fig. 1.E)
Cutting means
guard (Fig. 1.D)
Screws on the machine
Cutting means (Fig. 1.C)
Battery (Fig. 1.G)
Cooling air ducts (par. 7.3) Not clogged
Machine
Throttle control lever
(Fig. 7.A), throttle
safety lever (Fig. 7.B)
Test driving
Result
Clean, dry and fixed
firmly to the machine.
Correctly and securely fit
to the machine, not worn/
deteriorated or damaged.
Correctly tightened
(not loose)
Clean, not damaged
or worn
No damage to the casing,
no liquid leakage
No signs of damage
or wear
The levers must move
freely and not be forced.
No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound
6.2.2 Machine operating test
Action
1. Fit the battery inside its
housing (par. 7.2.3 );
2. press the safety
button (Fig. 7.C)
1. Start the machine
(par. 6.3 );
2. simultaneously activate
the throttle control
lever (Fig. 7.A) and
the throttle safety
lever (Fig. 7.B);
3. release the throttle
control lever (Fig. 7.A)
and throttle safety
lever (Fig. 7.B).
Press only the throttle
control lever (Fig. 7.A).
If any of the results fail to match
the indications provided in the tables
below, do not use the machine! Take
it to a service centre to be checked
and repaired if necessary.
6.3 START-UP
1. Make sure the cutting means is not
touching the ground or any other object;
2. fit the battery inside its housing
correctly (par. 7.2.3);
3. simultaneously activate the throttle
control lever (Fig. 7.A) and throttle
safety lever (Fig. 7.B).
NOTE At every start up new line is
automatically released (par. 6.4.2).

6.4 OPERATION

NOTE Before tackling a mowing job
for the first time, get to know the machine,
learn the most suitable cutting techniques,
grip the machine firmly and make the
movements required by the job.
To use the machine proceed as follows:
– always hold the machine firmly with
two hands, using the cutting unit
below the operator's belt level.
EN - 11
Result
The LED (Fig. 7.D) must
come ON (electrical
circuit activated).
1. The cutting means
must not move.
2. The cutting means
should move.
3. The levers should
return automatically
and rapidly to the
neutral position and
the cutting means
should stop.
The throttle control lever
remains blocked.