Safety Checks; General Safety Check - Stiga MPST 84 Li 48 V1 Manuel D'utilisation

7.1.4 Preparing the machine
before starting work
NOTE
This machine can be used to mow lawns
in a number of different ways; before
starting work, prepare the machine based
on how the lawn is to be mowed.
a. Set up for cutting and
grass on the ground (only for models with
side discharge):
Always ensure that the inner spring of
the deflector (fig. 7.A) and the safety
lever (fig. 7.B, 8.B) are working properly,
keeping it firmly in the lowered position.
b. Set up for cutting and collecting grass in
the grass catcher (only for models with
rear collection):
Attach the grass catcher (fig. 15.A) to the
supports (fig. 15.B) and centre it in relation to
the back plate. Centring is ensured by using
the right bracket as lateral support.
Make sure that the lower pipe
of the grass catcher opening is
attached to the pawl (fig. 15.C).
c. Set up for grass cutting and rear
discharge on the ground (only for models
with rear collection):
If the user prefers to work without the grass
catcher, a rear discharge protection kit is
available upon request (fig. 16; par. 16.4)
which must be fitted onto the back plate
as described in the relevant instructions.
d. Set up for grass cutting and shredding:
If the user prefers to cut the grass, shred
it finely and leave it deposited on the
lawn, a "mulching kit is available upon
request (par. 16.1) which must be fitted as
indicated in the relevant instructions.
7.1.5 Positioning the anti-scalp wheels
The anti-chipping wheels are used to reduce
the risk of tearing up sections of lawn, which
Status
Operator seated.
Drive pedal in neutral position
(released pedal).
Emergency button deactivated.
side discharge of
Rotate the key in the drive position.
can occur when the edge of the cutting-means
assembly drags over irregular ground.
Position the wheels as indicated (par. 8.3).

7.2 SAFETY CHECKS

Run the following safety checks and
check that the results correspond to
those outlined on the tables.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Always carry out the safety checks
before using the machine.

7.2.1 General safety check

Object
Battery
Rear discharge
protection, grass
catcher (only for rear
collection models)
Side discharge protection
(only for models with
side discharge).
Electrical cables.
Drive the machine
forwards and
backwards and release
the drive pedal
Safety devices
7.2.2 Control of safety devices
The safety devices work in two ways:
A. to prevent the electric motor from
starting if all the safety requirements
have not been met.
B. to stop the electric motor if even just one
of the safety requirements is not met.
Action
EN - 15
Result
No damage to the
casing, to the cover
Good condition. No
damage. Properly
installed.
Good condition. No
damage. Properly
installed.
All insulation intact.
No mechanical damage.
The machine slows
down and stops.
Proceed as indicated
in par. 7.2.2
Result
The machine is ready to start.