Completing Assembly - Stiga Combi 336c Operator's Manual

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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.
1.1a Assembling the handle
(Type"I" - Model 340)
Insert the lower right (11) and left (12) parts of the handle
into the respective holes and fasten them in place with the
screws (13) and the washers (13a) supplied.
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.
To adjust the holding force, each lever (15) must be re-
leased then tightened or loosened on its axle as much as
is necessary to ensure that the upper part (14) is firmly fas-
tened to the lower parts of the handle (11) and (12), without
using excessive force to lock or release them.
Fasten the cable (16) to the cable fasteners (17) and (18)
as shown.
1.1b Assembling the handle
(Type"Il" - Model 340)
Insert the lower right (11) and left (12) parts of the handle
into the respective holes and fasten them in place with the
screws (13) and the washers (13a) supplied.
Assemble the upper part of the handle (14) and lock it to
the two lower parts (11) and (12) using the upper knobs (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 (19) is as shown.
1.1c Assembling the handle
(Type"Ill" - Model 380 - 420)
Move the two lower parts of the handle (11) and (12), al-
ready pre-assembled, to the working position, matching the
tooth marked with «>» EXCLUSIVELY with one of the two
compartments marked with «1» or «2» of the teeth, accord-
ing 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.
To adjust the holding force, each lever (15) must be re-
leased then tightened or loosened on its axle as much as
is necessary to ensure that the upper part (14) is firmly fas-
tened to the lower parts of the handle (11) and (12), without
using excessive force to lock or release them.
Fasten the cable (16) to the cable fasteners (17) and (18)
as shown.
1.1d Assembling the handle
(Type"IV" - Model 380 - 420)
Move the two lower parts of the handle (11) and (12), al-
ready pre-assembled, to the working position, matching the
tooth marked with «>» EXCLUSIVELY with one of the two
compartments marked with «1» or «2» of the teeth, accord-
ing to the desired height, then lock the two lower knobs (13).
The position must be the same for both sides.
Assemble the upper part of the handle (14) and lock it to
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