Handling And Transportation; Assistance And Repairs - Stiga LT 500 Li 48 Operator's Manual

5. insert the end of one line in the hole
located inside the reel (Fig. 20.A) until
it emerges from the opposite hole;
6. wind the line in a clockwise direction as
indicated by the arrows (Fig. 20.B) and allow
about 15 cm to protrude from the reel;
7. connect it with one of the anchorage
sites (Fig. 20.C) on the reel;
8. reposition the reel and reassemble
the cover (cap 8.1.1).
8.2 SHARPENING THE LINE
CUTTING KNIFE
1. Remove the line cutting knife (Fig. 8.A)
from the cutting means guard (Fig. 8.B)
unscrewing the screws (Fig. 8.C);
2. Fix the line cutting knife in a vice and
sharpen it using a flat file, being careful
to retain the original cutting angle;
3. Re-assemble the line cutting knife (Fig. 8.A)
on the cutting means guard (Fig. 8.B).
9. STORAGE
IMPORTANT The safety regulations
to follow are described in chap. 2. Strictly
comply with these indications to avoid
serious risks or dangers.
9.1 STORING
When the machine is to be stored away:
• Remove the battery from its housing
and recharge it (par 7.2.2);
• allow the motor to cool before
storing in an enclosed space;
• Clean (par. 7.3);
• make sure there are no loose or damaged
components. If necessary, replace
any damaged components and tighten
any screws and loose bolts or contact
the authorised service centre;
• store the machine:
– in a dry place;
– protected from inclement weather;
– 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 TRANSPORTATION

Whenever the machine is to be
handled or transported you must:
– stop the machine (par. 6.6);
– remove the battery from its housing
and recharge it (par. 7.2.2);
– wear heavy work gloves;
– only hold the machine using the
hand grips and position the cutting
means in the opposite direction to
that used during operations.
When transporting the machine
on a vehicle, always:
– position it so that it can not cause
a hazard for anybody.

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 machines.
• Non-genuine spare parts and accessories are
not approved. Use of non-genuine spare parts
and accessories cause the warranty to expire.
• It is advisable to send your machine
once a year to an Authorised Service
Centre for servicing, assistance
and safety device inspection.
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