Stiga MCS 470 Li D48 Serie Manuel D'utilisation page 127

6. USING THE MACHINE
The safety regulations to follow are described in
chap. 2. Strictly comply with these instructions to avoid
serious risks or dangers.
6.1 PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES
Before starting work , it is necessary to carry out
several checks and operations to ensure you
can work efficiently and in maximum safety:
Make sure that the safety key is not inserted in its slot.
Place the machine in a stable horizontal
position on the ground.
6.1.1 Checking the battery
Before using the machine for the first time after
purchase, fully charge the battery following
the instructions in the battery booklet.
Before every use of the machine, check the battery charge
status according to the instructions in the battery booklet.
6.1.2 Preparing the machine before starting work
NOTE This machine can be used to mow
lawns in various ways; before starting, prepare the
machine based on how the lawn is to be mowed.
a. Preparation for grass mowing and
chopping (mulching function):
1. For models with side discharge: make sure that the
side discharge guard (Fig.19.A) is lowered.
b. Preparation for grass cutting and
side discharge on the ground:
1. Lift the side discharge guard (Fig.20.A)
and attach the side discharge chute
(Fig.20.B), as indicated in the figure.
2. Close the side discharge guard (Fig.20.A) so as
to lock the side discharge chute (Fig.20.B).
6.1.3 Cutting height adjustment
Adjust the cutting height as indicated in (par. 5.4).
6.2 SAFETY CHECKS
Run the following safety checks and check that the
results correspond to those outlined on the tables.
Always carry out the safety checks before use.
6.2.1 General safety check
Object
Grips
Handle
Cutting means
Rear discharge guard;
grass catcher
Switch command
Operator presence lever
Drive ON lever
Battery
Screws/nuts on the
machine and on the
cutting means
Cooling air ducts
Machine
6.2.2 Machine operating test
Action
Type "I" handle
1. Start the machine
(par. 6.3).
2. Release both le-
vers of the switch
control (Fig.27.A).
Type "II"/"III" handle
- Advanced Series
1. Start the machine
(par. 6.3).
2. Enable the cutting
means (par.6.3 ).
3. Release both op-
erator presence
levers (Fig.28.A).
EN - 7
Result
Clean, dry.
Fixed firmly to the machine.
Clean, not damaged
or worn.
Good condition. No
damage. Properly installed.
The lever must move
freely, it must not need
forcing and should
return automatically
and rapidly back to
the neutral position.
No damage to the casing,
no liquid leakage.
Correctly tightened
(not loose).
Not clogged.
No signs of damage
or wear.
Result
1. The cutting means
should move.
2. The levers should
return automatically
and rapidly to the
neutral position, the
motor must switch
off and the cutting
means must stop
within a few seconds.
1. The display turns off
and the machine is
ready for use.
2. The cutting means
should move.
3. The levers should
return automatically
and rapidly to the
neutral position, the
motor must switch
off and the cutting
means must stop
within a few seconds.