Preliminary Operations; Safety Checks - Stiga BC 636 Series Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT The machine
is supplied without fuel.

6.1 PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS

Before using the machine:
1. place the machine in a stable
horizontal position on the ground;
2. choose the most suitable cutting means
for the job to be done (par. 4.3);
3. fill up with fuel. For information
about how to prepare the fuel blend,
methods and precautions for refuelling,
see sections 7.2 and 7.3;
4. wear the harness correctly
(see section 6.1.1).
6.1.1 Using the harness
The straps must be adjusted in accordance
with the height and build of the operator.
• Models with double strap
The harness must be worn before securing
the machine to the attachment.
The strap (Fig. 15.A) must be worn with:
– the support (Fig. 15.A.1), the machine's
carabiner hook (Fig.15.A.2). and the quick
release hook (Fig. 15.A.3) on the right side.
– the quick release at the front (Fig. 15.A.4);
– the strap crossover on the back
of the operator (Fig. 15.A.6);
– the buckles correctly fastened (Fig. 15.A.5).
The straps must be tightened so that they
distribute the load evenly over the shoulders.
IMPORTANT In case of danger, unhook the
machine using the quick release (Fig. 15.A.3).
• Models with back-pack harness
Harness with back-pack must be
worn after starting the machine.
The harness (Fig. 15.B) must be worn with:
– the harness straps on the operator's
shoulders (Fig. 15.B.1);
– the buckles properly fastened (Fig. 15.B.2).
– the snap-hook coupling on the
right side (Fig. 15.B.3);
– the quick release in front (Fig. 15.B.4).
The belts must be tensioned so that the load
is evenly distributed on the shoulders.
IMPORTANT In case of danger, unhook the
harness using the quick release (Fig. 15.B.4).
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6.2 SAFETY CHECKS

Run the following safety checks and
ensure that the results correspond
to those outlined in the tables.
Always carry out the safety
checks before use.
6.2.1 General check
Object
Grips (Fig. 1.F, Fig.
1.G, Fig. 1.I)
Cutting means
guard: (Fig. 1.E)
Harness connection
point (Fig. 1.J).
Quick release (Fig.15.A.3,
Fig. 15.B.4)
Screws on the machine
and the cutting means.
Cutting means (Fig. 1.D.1,
Fig. 1.D.2, Fig. 1.D.3)
Metal blade (if fitted)
(Fig. 1.D.2, Fig. 1.D.3, )
Air filter (Fig. 24.C)
Electrical cables and
spark plug cable.
Spark plug cap (Fig. 14.H) In good condition
6.2.2 Machine operating test
Action
Start the machine
(section 6.3 );
Simultaneously activate
the throttle control lever
(Fig. 14.B) and throttle
safety lever (Fig. 14.C).
Release the throttle
control lever (Fig. 14.B)
and the throttle safety
lever (Fig. 14.C)
Press the accelerator
control lever (Fig. 14.B)
Result
Clean, dry and fixed
firmly to the machine.
Suitable for the cutting
means used, correctly
and securely attached to
the machine, not worn/
deteriorated or damaged.
Correctly positioned.
Efficient. It must allow the
machine to be released
quickly in case of danger.
Correctly tightened
(not loose)
Not damaged or worn
Well sharpened.
Clean
In good condition to
avoid causing sparks.
and correctly fitted
on the spark plug
Result
The cutting means (Fig.
1.D.1, Fig. 1.D.2, Fig.
1.D.3) must not move
when the engine is idling.
They must be able
to move freely
without forcing.
The levers must return
automatically and quickly
to the neutral position
and the engine must
return to idle speed.
The throttle lever remains
locked (Fig. 14.B).