General Information; Routine Maintenance - Stiga HT 500 Li 48 Manuel D'utilisation

• Clean (par. 7.3).
• Check 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
(par. 7.2.2) and fit the blade guard whenever
the machine is unused or left unattended.

7. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

7.1

GENERAL INFORMATION

IMPORTANT The safety regulations
to follow are described in chap. 2. Strictly
comply with these indications to avoid
serious risks or dangers.
Before performing any
maintenance operations:
• stop the machine;
• remove the battery from its housing
and recharge it (par. 7.2.2);
• when the cutting means is stationary,
apply the blade protection device, (except
when working directly on the blade);
• allow the motor to cool before
storing in an enclosed space;
• use suitable clothing, protective
gloves and goggles;
• read the relevant instructions.
– The frequency and types of maintenance
are summarised in the "Maintenance
Table" (see chapter 13). The table will
help you maintain your machine's safety
and performance. It summarises the
main interventions to be made and the
frequency applicable to each of them.
Carry out the relevant task as soon
as it is scheduled to be performed.
– The use of non-genuine spare parts and
attachments could adversely affect machine
operation and safety. The manufacturer
declines all liability for any damage or
injuries caused by these products.
– Genuine spare parts are supplied
by Authorised Assistance
Centres and Dealers.
IMPORTANT Any maintenance and
adjustment operations not described in
this manual must be carried out by your
dealer or Authorised Service Centre.
7.2 BATTERY
7.2.1 Battery power reserve
Battery power reserve (and therefore the
cuttable vegetation area before recharging
is required) mainly depends on:
a. environmental factors, that cause
higher energy requirements:
– cutting/trimming of very thick or wet hedges;
– cutting/trimming of bushes with
branches that are too thick;
b. operator behaviour that should be avoided:
– switching the machine on and off
frequently whilst working;
– adopting a cutting technique
that is unsuitable for the work to
be performed (par. 6.4.1);
– cutting speed unsuitable for the
condition of the hedge to be cut.
To optimise battery power reserve
it is always recommended to:
• cut the hedge when dry;
• set a cutting speed suitable for
the condition of the shrubs;
• use the most appropriate technique
for the work to be performed.
If the need arises to use the machine for
sessions which exceed the capability of
a standard battery, it is possible to:
• purchase a second standard battery
to immediately replace the discharged
battery, without compromising
the continuity of operations;
• purchase a battery with an extended
power reserve compared to the
standard version (par. 15.1).
7.2.2 Battery removal and recharging
1. Press the yellow locking button located
in the battery housing (Fig. 8.A) and
remove the battery (Fig. 8.B);
2. fit the battery (Fig. 9.A) in the battery
charger housing (Fig. 9.B);
3. connect the battery charger (Fig. 9.B)
to a power socket with the voltage
indicated on the rating plate;
4. fully charge the battery according
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.
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