Operation; Stop; After Use - Stiga BL 500e Kit Operator's Manual

6.3.2 Start-up with battery
simulator (if available)
1. Adopt a firm and well-balanced position;
2. make sure that the blower tube is not
directed towards any bystanders or debris;
3. insert the battery simulator correctly in
its housing on the machine (Fig.11.J)
4. connect the connection cable to
the battery simulator (Fig.11.I)
5. select the battery using the
selector (Fig. 7.B)
6. press the safety button (Fig. 8.A)
7. Press the throttle control (Fig. 8.F)

6.4 OPERATION

While working, the machine must
always be held firmly with the hand
on the upper handgrip (Fig 12).
NOTE During use, the battery is
protected against total drainage with a
protective device that switches off the
machine and prevents its operation.
NOTE After one minute of inactivity, if switched
on, the machine will automatically switch off.
6.4.1 Adjusting the speed
it is always advisable to set the rotor speed in
relation to the type of material to be removed
using the button (Fig. 8.B).removed:
– low blowing speed to move light material
and small branches on the lawn;
– medium blowing speed to move grass and
light leaves on asphalt or packed soil;
– high blowing speed (3 LEDs ON,
Fig. 8.D) for heavier materials such
as fresh snow or bulky dirt.
6.4.2 Operating suggestions
Proceed slowly keeping the end of
the blower tube at a suitable distance
from the ground (Fig. 12).
To avoid dispersing the material to be
removed, direct the air flow towards the
outer edges of the pile of material. Never
direct the air flow to the middle of the pile.

6.5 STOP

To stop the machine:
1. release the throttle control lever (Fig. 8.F);
2. deactivate the safety button (Fig. 8.A)
It takes a few seconds for the rotor to
stop after the machine has been turned off.
Always stop the machine:
– when moving between work areas.
When moving, never leave your
hand on the throttle control in order
to avoid accidental start-ups.

6.6 AFTER USE

6.6.1 After use with the battery
1. Remove the battery from its housing
and recharge it (para. 7.2.2);
2. allow the engine to cool before
storing in an enclosed space;
3. Clean (para. 7.3);
4. Make sure there are no loose or
damaged components. If necessary,
replace the damaged components and
tighten any screws and loose bolts or
contact the authorised service centre.
6.6.2 After use with battery
simulator (if available)
1. Move the battery backpack
selector to "OFF" (Fig. 7.B);
2. remove the battery simulator
from the machine (Fig. 13.J);
3. remove the battery backpack;
4. disconnect the connection cable
from the battery simulator (Fig.13.I)
and from the backpack (fig. 7.A)
5. remove the battery from the backpack
(Fig. 14) and charge it (par. 7.2.2);
6. allow the engine to cool before storing
the machine in an enclosed space;
7. Clean (para. 7.3);
8. Make sure there are no loose or
damaged components. If necessary,
replace the damaged components and
tighten any screws and loose bolts or
contact the authorised service centre.
IMPORTANT Always remove the
battery (para. 7.2.2) whenever the
machine is unused or left unattended.
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