Stiga BC 25 H Operator's Manual page 153

WARNING!: READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET THOROUGHLY
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BEFORE USING THE MACHINE. Keep for future reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL ASPECTS ............................................. 1
2. SAFETY REGULATIONS ........................................ 2
3. GETTING TO KNOW THE MACHINE ..................... 4
3.1 Description of the machine and planned use.. 4
3.2 Safety signs .................................................... 5
3.3 Product identification label ............................. 5
3.4 Main components ........................................... 5
4. ASSEMBLY ............................................................. 6
4.1 Assembly components ................................... 6
4.2 Handle assembly ........................................... 6
4.3 Choosing cutting means and specific guard ... 6
4.4 Fitting the guard on the cutting means............ 7
4.5 Fitting/removing the cutting means ................. 7
4.6 Fitting the transmission tube (models with
separate rod) .................................................. 8
5. CONTROLS ............................................................ 8
5.1 Engine start/stop switch ................................. 8
5.2 Throttle trigger lever ....................................... 8
5.3 Throttle safety lever ........................................ 8
5.4 Handle for manual start .................................. 8
5.5 Choke lever (if present) .................................. 9
5.6 Primer control button ...................................... 9
6. USING THE MACHINE ........................................... 9
6.1 Preliminary procedures .................................. 9
6.2 Safety checks ................................................. 9
6.3 Start-up ........................................................ 10
6.4 Working ........................................................ 10
6.5 Advice for operation ..................................... 12
6.6 Stop.............................................................. 12
6.7 After use ....................................................... 12
7. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ................................... 12
7.1 General information ...................................... 12
7.2 Fuel and lubricants ....................................... 12
7.3 Refuelling ..................................................... 13
7.4 Topping up the oil ......................................... 13
7.5 Cleaning the machine and the engine .......... 13
7.6 Nuts and bolts .............................................. 13
8. OCCASIONAL MAINTENANCE ........................... 13
8.1 Angle transmission lubrication ...................... 13
8.2 Cleaning the air filter..................................... 13
8.3 Spark plug ................................................... 14
8.4 Cutting means maintenance ......................... 14
8.5 Sharpening the line cutting knife .................. 14
8.6 Minimum speed tuning ................................. 14
8.7 Carburettor ................................................... 14
9. STORING .............................................................. 15
10. HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION .................. 15
11. ASSISTANCE AND REPAIRS ............................... 15
12. WARRANTY COVERAGE ..................................... 15
13. MAINTENANCE TABLE ........................................ 16
14. PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION ............................... 16
1. GENERAL ASPECTS
1.1 HOW TO READ THE MANUAL
Some paragraphs in the manual contain
important information regarding safety and
operation and are emphasized in this manner:
NOTE or IMPORTANT These give
details or further information on what has been
previously indicated and aim to prevent damage
to the machine or cause other damage.
The symbol highlights danger. Failure to
observe the warning can lead to the risk of
injury to oneself and others and/or damage.
The paragraphs inside a grey dotted frame
refer to optional features not available on all
the models referred to in this booklet. Check
if the feature is available on your model.
Whenever reference is made to a position on the
machine "front", "back", "left" or "right" hand side,
this refers to the operator's working position.
1.2 REFERENCES
1.2.1 Figures
The figures in these instructions for
use are numbered 1, 2, 3, etc.
The components indicated in the figures are
identified with letters A, B, C, and so on.
Reference to component C in figure
2 is indicated with the wording: "See
Fig. 2.C" or simply "(Fig. 2.C)".
The figures are given as a guide only.
The actual pieces can differ from
those illustrated in this document.
1.2.2 Titles
The manual is divided into chapters and
paragraphs. The title of paragraph "2.1 Training" is
a sub-title of "2. Safety regulations". References
to titles or paragraphs are marked with the
abbreviation chap. or par. and the relevant
number. Example: "chap. 2" or "par. 2.1.
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