Before Starting; Safety Key; Charging The Battery; Switching The Tool On/Off - Stiga GM Li 7.2 Manual De Uso Y Mantenimiento

6. Before starting

6.1 Safety key

The power tool is equipped with a fuse to prevent ac-
cidental activation. Therefore, the safety key Y must first
be inserted before charging and using. For this open the
flap in the front area and insert the safety key into the
appropriate openings (Fig.2). Removing the key can also
serve as a child safety lock. For this keep the key in a
place inaccessible to children.

6.2 Charging the battery

Safety Instructions:
The tool is delivered with the lithium-ion battery charged.
However, we recommend recharging the battery before
the tool is operated for the first time.
- Use the included charging unit for charging the battery
only. It is specially designed to match the tool's battery.
- Never use other charging unit. This will result in fire
and/or explosion hazard!
- Always keep the charging unit clear of rain or mois-
ture. Hazard of electric shock! - Never charge the
battery in the open without protection, always choose
a dry, protected place.
- Never try to charge third-party batteries with this
charging unit. This will result in fire and/or explosion
hazard!
- Check the housing, plug and cable for damage before
each use of the charging unit. Do not use the unit if
you detect damage.
- Do not open the charging unit by force. In case of a
defect, the charging unit must be replaced.
- The charging unit heats up during the charging proc-
ess. Do not place the unit on a flammable surface or
operate it in a flammable environment. Fire hazard!
- Never open the battery cells. Hazard of short circuits!
- In case of damage to the battery, hazardous vapours
or fluids may escape. In case of incidental contact
flush with water and seek medical advice immediately.
The fluid may have irritating or caustic effects on the
skin.
- Protect the battery from heat, intense insolation and
fire. Explosion hazard!
Charging process:
- To charge the battery connect the charging unit to an
electrical socket. Then open the flap in front area and
connect the plug of the charging cable to the charging
socket of the grass and shrub shears or trimmer (Fig. 3)
- The start of the charging process is indicated by the
green control light X (Fig. 3) is shown with flashing
green indicator light next to the safety key. If the bat-
tery is completely empty the charging time is about
3-5 hours. After the charging process has been com-
pleted, the electronic control automatically switches
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- The charging unit and the handle of the tool heat up
- Pull the plug of the charging unit if it is not in use.
- The tool must never be switched on during the charg-
- Recharge the battery every time you realise a con-

7. Switching the tool on/off

Slide the switch-on lock A (Fig. 4) forward and push
switch B. After the tool has been switched on, you do not
have to hold the switch-on lock A any longer.
To switch off just let go of the switch B.
8. Refitting the tool / Changing
Put the included blade guard into the blade(s) and use
protective gloves to protect yourself from injury.
We also recommend removing the security key so that
the device is not accidentally switched on.
Push both lateral push buttons (Fig. 5.1) concurrently
and re-move the shearing blades (Fig. 5).
Remove any dirt from the gear area (if necessary).
Please slightly grease the drive area C using commer-
cial universal grease as described in the Maintenance
section before putting the replacement shears in place
(Fig. 7).
Lead the cutting blades with the rear holding toe into
the housing of the grass shears as shown in Fig. 6 and
lock the click system in place by strongly pushing on the
blade base plate.
The position of the eccentric drive does not have to be
considered when changing the blades. When the device
is switched on, the gear eccentric unit automatically
engages into the appropriate relief in the cutting blade.
The device is now ready for operation.
The GM Li 10.8 units are equipped with a swiveling
switch E for improved ergonomics (Fig. 8). Especially
with vertical cutting movements, it is advantageous to
pivot the switch 90 ° to the handle axis (Fig. 9). The de-
vice is switched off and one of the two locking buttons F
is pressed. Now turn the segment with the switch to the
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off the charging process. The green control light lights
up permanently and thereby indicating the end of the
charging process. It is not required to monitor the
charging time
during the charging process. This is nothing unusual.
ing process!
siderable decrease of the tool's cutting performance.
The battery additionally features an electronic total
discharge protection that protects the battery from
damage. This feature switches the battery off if the dis-
charging threshold is reached. Do not switch the tool on
afterwards and make sure to recharge the battery first.
ATTENTION! The blades will coast for a
certain time after switch-off!
the cutting blades