Controls Description; Grass Cutting; Completing Assembly - Stiga C 340 Operator's Manual

that has reached the end of its product life must be collect-
ed separately and recycled in an ecologically compatible
way. If electrical equipment is disposed of in dumps or in
landfills, hazardous substances can leak into the ground-
water and contaminate the food chain, damaging your
health and well-being. For further information on the dis-
posal of this product, contact your dealer or a domestic
waste collection service.
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS
ON CONTROLS (where applicable)
20. WARNING – Ignition of the motor simultaneously en-
gages the cutting means.
21. Stop
22. Run
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS – Your lawnmower should be
used with due care and attention. Therefore, figured labels
have been placed on various parts of the machine to re-
mind you of the main precautions to be taken. Their mean-
ing is explained below. You are also asked to carefully read
the safety regulations in the specific chapter of this manual.
Replace damaged or illegible labels.
61. Warning: Read the instruction manual before using
the machine.
62. Risk of thrown objects. Keep all persons away from the
work area whilst working.
63. Be careful when using the sharp cutting means:
Disconnect the plug from the mains before commenc-
ing maintenance work or if the power cable is dam-
aged. Do not put hands or feet near or under the open-
ing of the cutting means
64. Warning: keep the power cable away from the cut-
ting means.
65. Only for battery-operated lawnmowers.
66. Do not expose the machine to rain or humidity.
67. Be careful when using the sharp cutting means: The
cutting means continues to turn even after the motor
has been switched off.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE – The number which precedes each paragraph
links the references in the text to the respective illus-
trations (listed on page iii and following pages).

1. COMPLETING ASSEMBLY

NOTE The machine can be supplied with some parts
already assembled.
Unpacking and completing the assem-
WARNING!
bly should be done on a flat and stable surface, with
enough space for moving the machine and its packag-
ing, always making use of suitable equipment.
Disposal of the packaging should be done in accord-
ance with the local regulations in force.
1.1 Assembling the handle
Move the two lower parts of the handle (11) and (12), al-
ready pre-assembled, according to the desired height, then
lock the two lower levers (13).
The position must be the same for both sides.
Assemble the upper part of the handle (14) and lock it to
the two lower parts (11) and (12) using the upper levers (15)
(previously removed from their respective holes), inserted
in one of the two holes (3) or (4) according to the desired
final height.
Fasten the cable (16) to the cable fasteners (17) and (18)
as shown.
The correct position of the cable fitting is as shown.
1.2 Assembling the grass catcher
1) Join the two side components (1) and (2) of the grass
catcher,
2) Mount the conveyor (3) in the indicated position,
fitting all the fittings correctly.
3) Assemble the handle (4) on the top part of the grass
catcher, snapping it into the appropriate seats.
4) then fit the top part (5), inserting all the outer fittings cor-
rectly, as shown in the illustration (a-b).

2. CONTROLS DESCRIPTION

NOTE The meanings of the symbols on controls are
explained in the previous pages.
2.1 Dual-action switch
The motor is controlled by a dual-action switch to prevent
accidental start ups.
Press the button (2) and pull the lever (1).
Ignition of the motor simultaneously
WARNING!
engages the cutting means.
The motor will automatically stop when the lever (1) .
2.2 Cutting height adjustment
The cutting height is adjusted by the specific lever (1).
DO THIS WHEN THE CUTTING MEANS IS STATIONARY.

3. GRASS CUTTING

NOTE This machine can be used to mow lawns in a num-
ber of different ways; before starting work, prepare the ma-
chine based on how the lawn is to be mowed. DO THIS
WHEN THE MOTOR IS SWITCHED OFF.
3.1a Preparation for grass cutting
and collection in the grass catcher:
– Lift the rear discharge guard (1) and fasten the grass
catcher (2) correctly as shown in the illustration.
3.1b Preparation for grass cutting
and rear discharge:
– Remove the grass catcher and check that the rear dis-
charge guard (1) maintains its lowered position.
3.2 Ignition
Fasten the extension lead correctly as shown.
To start the motor, push the safety button (2) and pull the
switch lever (1) or one of the two levers (1a).
IMPORTANT When starting up the machine, there can be
momentary drops in voltage.
Make sure that its impedance is lower than 0.42 ohm to pre-
vent disturbances to other equipment connected to the pow-
er supply.
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