Assembly Components; Handle Assembly; Safety Key (Deactivation Device) - Stiga MCS 470 Li 48 Serie Manuel D'utilisation

4.1

ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS

The packaging includes assembly components.
4.1.1 Unpacking
1. Carefully open the packaging, paying
attention not to lose components.
2. Consult the documentation in the box,
including these instructions.
3. Remove all the unassembled parts from the box.
4. Dispose of the box and packaging in
compliance with local regulations.
Before assembling, make sure the safety key is
not inserted into its housing.
4.2

HANDLE ASSEMBLY

• Type "I"
Assemble the handle according to the indications in (Fig.3).
• Type "II"
Assemble the handle according to the indications in (Fig.4).
• Type "III"
Assemble the handle according to the indications in (Fig.5).
5. CONTROLS
5.1

SAFETY KEY (DEACTIVATION DEVICE)

The key (Fig.6.A) found inside the battery compartment
enables / disables the machine's electrical circuit.
Removing the key, the electric circuit is completely
deactivated to prevent uncontrolled use of the machine.
IMPORTANT Remove the safety key whenever
the machine is unused or left unattended.
For certain models, if required, turn the key
to "ON" position to activate the electric circuit
of the machine to activate its start-up.
Turning the key to "OFF", the electric circuit
of the machine is completely deactivated, to
prevent any uncontrolled use of the machine.
5.2 HANDLE
5.2.1 Operator presence lever
The operator presence lever (Fig.7.A)
enables the cutting means.
It is located in front of the handle.
Press the safety button (Fig.7.C) and bring the lever
towards the handle in order to start the cutting means.
When the lever is released, the motor automatically stops
and all functions are disabled.
NOTE The cutting means engagement is
possible only by pressing the yellow button on
the right side of the handle and bringing the
operator presence lever towards the handle.
5.2.2 Power button
The power button (Fig.8.A) is used to:
Machine start-up. By pressing the button
1.
(Fig.8.A) the LED (Fig.8.B) switches on
and the machine is ready for use.
NOTE The machine can be switched
on only if the operator presence lever
and the drive lever are released.
NOTE In case the machine is not
operated, the LED turns off after 15
seconds and the above-mentioned
operation must be carried out again.
Cutting means engagement.
2.
NOTE The cutting means
engagement is possible only by
pressing the operator presence lever
against the handle (see par. 6.3).
Cutting means disengagement. With the
3.
cutting means engaged, release the operator
presence lever (Fig.7.A); the cutting means
stops whilst keeping the machine powered on.
5.2.3 Drive ON lever
IMPORTANT The engine has to be always
started with the drive disengaged.
This engages the wheel drive and allows
the machine to move forward.
It is located behind the handle.
Drive engaged. The lawn mower is driven
forward with the lever pulled against the
handle (Fig.7.B). The lawn mower stops
moving forward when the lever is released.
IMPORTANT Avoid moving the machine
backwards when the drive is ON.
For certain models, the forward speed can
be adjusted with the selection knob located
on the right side of the handle (Fig.8.C).
You can select 6 different levels of speed.
1. Maximum speed (about 5 Km/h).
Minimum speed (about 2.5 Km/h).
2.
NOTE The last speed level selected remains
set after the machine is turned off.
5.2.4 "ECO" button
The "ECO" mode allows to save energy when cutting
the grass, optimising the battery life. Press the button
(Fig.8.D) to enable or disable the "ECO" function.
This mode is automatically deactivated when
the operator presence levers are released.
NOTE It is not recommended to use the "ECO"
function in heavy grass cutting conditions
(cutting of dense, high, humid grass).
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