Safety Regulations; Equipment - Stiga 2021 Edition PARK 320 P Workshop Manual

WORKSHOP MANUAL
9.1.2

Safety regulations

WARNING!
working on electrical components, in order not to create situations of danger while work-
ing and to restore the operating safety conditions for the user.
– Do not wear rings or similar metal objects as this may cause a short circuit or fire due to acci-
dental contact with live parts.
– Do not leave metal tools in areas where accidental contact with live parts may occur, as this may
cause a short circuit or fire.
– All electrical cables are fastened to the frame with cable clamps. When an operation involves
removing a clamp, then install a new clamp in its original position.
– Do not leave any electrical wiring that is not properly secured. Loose electrical cables can cause
unnecessary wear to the insulation and cause short circuits and fire.
9.1.3

Equipment

There are some specialised tools and test equipment that are needed for electrical repair work. A
brief description of these follows.
• Needle-nose or long pliers. Used to connect or bend wires and connectors in tight positions.
• Diagonal cutters. Used to cut wires or trim connections.
• Stripping pliers / crimping pliers. Available separately or as a combined tool. Used to strip
insulation from wires of various sizes, crimp terminals and connector or wires.
• Soldering iron and soldering gun. Used to well all the couplings and connections to termi-
nals, connectors etc. A soldering gun is faster and more convenient than a soldering iron, which
must heat up first.
• Multimeter - analog or digital. To measure voltage, amperage and ohms.
• Tachometer. Used to measure engine speed. Required to properly test alternator and charging
cir cuits where output is dependent upon engine speed.
• Heat gun. Used to hot shrink insulated tubing in place. Used to replace electrical tape or insu-
lated sleeving. To use, place a piece of shrink tubing over a wire joint, heat with the heat gun,
until it shrinks slightly around the joint.
• Consumable materials. Electrical tape, resin core solder (never use acid or acid core solder
on electrical joints), an assortment of various sized terminals, connectors, insulated or heat
shrink tubing (for use on joints and connections), and an assortment of automotive type wire (in
several colours).
IMPORTANT STIGA highly recommends that all interventions are performed in a professional
manner. The use of the tubing to cover joints and the soldering of connections contribute to a pro-
fessional looking job. In addition to a pleasing appearance, repairs made in this manner are more
likely to withstand vibration. (The weakest points in an electrical system are the joints where wires
are attached.)
PARK
The presence of live elements requires particular attention when
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