Cleaning The Machine And The Motor; Nuts And Bolts; Occasional Maintenance - Stiga LT 500 Li 48 Manuel D'utilisation

3. connect the battery charger (Fig. 16.B)
to a power socket with the voltage
indicated on the rating plate.
4. fully charge the battery
to the instructions in the battery/
battery charger booklet.
NOTE The battery is equipped with a guard
that inhibits recharging if the environmental
temperature is not between 0 and +45 °C.
NOTE The battery can be recharged at any
time, even partially, with no risk of damaging it.
7.2.3 Refitting the battery on the machine
When recharging is completed:
1. Remove the battery (Fig. 16.A) from the
housing in the battery charger (do not keep
recharging when recharging is completed);
2. disconnect the battery charger (Fig.
17.B) from the electrical mains;
3. fit the battery (Fig. 17.B) in its housing
pressing down until you hear it click firmly into
position which ensures the electrical contact.
7.3 CLEANING THE MACHINE
AND THE MOTOR
• Always clean the machine after use with a
damp cloth dipped in neutral detergent.
• Remove all traces of humidity using
a soft damp cloth. Humidity can
generate risks of electric shocks.
• Do not use aggressive detergents or solvents
to clean the plastic parts or hand grips.
• To reduce fire hazards, keep the lawnmower
and, in particular, the motor free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
• To avoid overheating and damage to the
motor or the battery, always keep the
cooling air vents clean and free of debris.
• Do not spray water onto the motor
and electrical components and
prevent them from getting wet.
7.4

NUTS AND BOLTS

• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
the equipment is in safe working condition.
• Check regularly that the
handles are fixed firmly.
according

8. OCCASIONAL MAINTENANCE

Prior to carrying out any maintenance
operation, you need to:
• stop the machine;
• remove the battery from its housing
and recharge it (par 7.2.2);
• allow the motor to cool before
storing in an enclosed space;
• use suitable clothing, protective
gloves and goggles;
• read the relevant instructions.
Warning! Risk of injuries due
to dangerous moving parts!
8.1 CUTTING MEANS MAINTENANCE
Cutting means displaying the code
indicated on the Technical Data table
should be used on this machine.
Given product evolution, the cutting means
mentioned in the "Technical Data" table may
be replaced in time with others having similar
interchangeable and operating safety features.
Do not touch the cutting means until
the battery has been removed and the
cutting means is completely stationary.
8.1.1 Replacing the reel of the
cutting line head
1. Press the two side tabs (Fig. 18.A)
and remove the cover (Fig. 18.B);
2. Remove the reel (Fig. 18.C);
3. insert the new reel (Fig. 19.A),
making sure the line extremity exits
the head hole (Fig. 19.B);
4. Refit the cover (Fig. 19.C) insert the
two side tabs (Fig. 19.D) in the cutting
line head openings (Fig. 19.E).
8.1.2 Replacing the cutting line head
1. Remove the reel (par. 8.1.1);
2. remove the line left inside;
3. only use a line with diameter of
1.6 mm and cut 3 m of length.
4. align the lines that exit the two holes evenly;
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