Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Stiga MH 48 LI Operator's Manual

• Trim conifers and other fast growing
shrubs every six weeks from May
until October. Guidelines for trimming
(Australia & New Zealand)
• Trim hedges and shrubs with
seasonal leaves (new leaves every
year) in December and March.
• Trim evergreens in September and February.
• Trim conifers and other fast growing shrubs
every six weeks from October until March.

8. MAINTENANCE

CLEANING MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Your tool has been designed to operate
over a long period of time with a minimum of
maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation
depends upon proper tool care and regular
cleaning.Your charger does not require any
maintenance apart from regular cleaning.
Before performing any maintenance on
the tool, remove the battery from the tool.
Unplug the charger before cleaning it.
• After use and before storage

9. TROUBLESHOOTING

POLE HEDGE TRIMMER
Fault
Tool will
not start
Battery will not charge
POLE SAW
Fault
Bar and chain
running hot and
smoking.
Possible
Battery not installed properly
Battery discharged
Lock-off button
not actuated
Pole connections not properly tightened
Battery not installed properly
Possible
Check chain tension
for overtightened
condition.
Bar lube reservoir
empty.
• After use, carefully clean the blades. After
cleaning, apply a film of light machine oil
to prevent the blades from rushing.
• Regularly clean the ventilation slots in
your tool using a soft brush or dry cloth.
• Regularly clean the motor housing
using a damp cloth. Do not use any
abrasive or solventbased cleaner.
• Make sure all switches are free of
debris before and after use.
STORAGE
When storing or transporting the chain saw, always
place the protective cover over the chain saw
blade. When the tool will not be used for several
months, ideally leave the battery connected to
the charger. Otherwise proceed as follows:
• Fully charge the battery.
• Remove the battery from the tool.
• Store the tool and battery in a
secure and dry location.
The storage temperature must always
remain in the range of +10°C to +40°C.
Place the battery on a level surface.
• Before using the tool after prolonged
storage, fully charge the battery again.
Check the battery installation
Fit a (fully) charged battery
Observe the starting procedure
Check the connections
Check the battery installation
Tension chain. Refer to Chain
Tension earlier in
this manual.
Check bar lube
reservoir.
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