Stiga MCS 470 Li D48 Serie Manuel D'utilisation page 128

1. Start the machine
(par. 6.3).
2. Operate the drive lever
(par. 5.2.2 / 5.3.3).
3. Disengage the
drive lever.
Test driving
If any of the results fail to match the indications
provided in the tables, do not use the machine! Contact
an Authorised Service Centre to have it checked and
repaired if necessary.
6.3 START-UP
NOTE Start up the machine on a flat
surface without obstacles or high grass.
1. Open the hatch for accessing the battery compart-
ment (Fig.21.A).
2. Fit the battery inside its housing correctly (par. 7.2.4).
3. Insert the safety key (Fig.21.B).
4a. Models with type "I" handle
• Press the safety button (Fig.22.A) and pull one of
the two levers of the switch control (Fig.22.B).
4b. Models with type "II"/"III"
handle - Advanced Series
• Press the power button (Fig.23.A).
• Engage the cutting means by pressing one of the
two operator presence levers (Fig.24.A) against
the handle and then the button (Fig.24.B).
6.4 OPERATION
IMPORTANT When working, always keep
a safe distance from the cutting means,
given by the length of the handle.
Battery power reserve (and therefore the movable
lawn surface before recharging is required) depends
on many factors described in (par. 7.2.1).
For certain models there are also indicator lights, used to
signal very low battery power reserve level (par. 7.2.2).
During use, for models equipped with display
(type"II"/"III" handle), the battery charge status is
displayed (remaining charge percentage) (Fig.17.E).
IMPORTANT If the motor stops because
it is overheated whilst mowing, you must wait
approximately 5 minutes before restarting it.
1. The wheels should
move the machine
forward.
2. The wheels should
stop and the machine
stops moving forward.
No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound.
Grass cutting
1. Start moving forward and mowing the grass area.
2. Adjust speed and cutting height (para 5.4) in
relation to lawn conditions (grass height, density
and humidity) and the amount of grass to be cut.
For models with type"II"/"III" handle and
traction (par. 5.3.3): It is recommended to avoid
mowing on slopes with a degree higher than 15°.
3. The appearance of the lawn will improve
if you alternate cutting in both directions
at the same height (Fig.25.0).
For side discharge: it is recommended to follow
a path so as to avoid discharging the cut grass
from the part of the lawn that is yet to be mown.
For mulching:
• Always avoid removing a large quantity of
grass. Never cut more than one third of the total
grass height per single pass (Fig.25.0).
• Keep the chassis clean (par. 7.3.1).
6.4.1 Suggestions for maintaining your lawn
• To keep a lawn lush and green, it should be cut
regularly. A lawn can be composed of different types
of grass. If the lawn is cut frequently, grass and roots
grow more vigorously, forming a solid grassy bed;
if the lawn is cut is less frequently, higher grass and
weeds start growing (clover and daisies, etc.). The
frequency of mowing should be in relation to the
rate of growth of the grass, which should not be left
to grow too much between one cut and the next.
• The best height of grass on a well-kept lawn is approx.
4-5cm. With one mow, you do not need to remove more
than a third of the total height. If the grass is very tall,
it should be cut twice in a twenty-four hour period; The
first time with the cutting means at maximum cutting
height and the second cut at the height desired.
• Cutting too low tears and uproots the grass,
giving it a "spotted" appearance.
• During hot and dry periods, the grass should be cut a
little higher to prevent the ground from drying out.
• It is always better to cut the grass when it is dry. Do
not cut wet grass; this could reduce cutting means
efficiency due to sticky grass and tear the lawn.
• The cutting means must be in good condition and well
sharpened so that the grass is cut straight without a
ragged edge that leads to yellowing at the ends.
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