Stop. The motor stops automatically
when the lever is released (Fig.5.A).
NOTE The cutting means engagement is possible only
by pressing the button on the right side of the handle and
bringing the operator presence lever towards the handle.
6.
USING THE MACHINE
The safety regulations to follow are described in
chap. 2. Strictly comply with these indications to avoid
serious risks or dangers.
6.1
PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES
Make sure the safety key is not inserted in its housing. 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.
Do this when the cutting means is stationary.
6.2
SAFETY CHECKS
Always carry out the safety checks before use.
6.2.1
General safety check
Object
Grips
Handle
Cutting means
Control lever
Battery
Screws/nuts on the machine
and on the cutting means
Cooling air ducts
Machine
Result
Clean, dry.
Fixed firmly to
the machine.
Clean, not damaged
or worn, intact,
well-sharpened.
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
damaged or worn.
Not clogged
No signs of damage
or wear.
No abnormal vibrations.
No abnormal sound.
Action
1.
Start the machine (par.
6.3 ).
2.
Release the control
lever (Fig.5.A).
If any of the results fail to match the indications
provided in the tables, do not use the machine! Contact
a service centre to have it checked and repaired if nec-
essary.
6.3
IGNITION
NOTE
Ignite the machine on a level surface, without
obstacles or high grass.
1.
Open the battery housing hatch (Fig. 6.A)
2.
Insert
the
batteries
compartment (Fig. 6.A) pressing down until you hear
them click firmly into position, ensuring electrical
contact.
3.
Insert the safety key (fig 6.C).
4.
Completely close the hatch again.
5.
Engage the cutting means by first pressing the safety
button (Fig.6.A.1) and then pressing the operator
presence lever (Fig. 6.A).
Ignition of the motor simultaneously engages the
cutting means.
6.4
WORKING
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. 7.1).
IMPORTANT
If the motor stops while mowing due to
overheating, you must wait approximately 5 minutes before
restarting it.
6.5
STOP
To stop the machine:
• release the operator presence lever (Fig 5.A)
• wait until the cutting means stops.
When you have stopped the machine, it will take a
few seconds for the cutting means to stop.
EN - 5
Result
1.
The cutting means
should move.
2.
Don't force the safety
lever as it must move
freely; it should return
automatically and rap-
idly back to the neutral
position, resulting in the
stopping of the cutting
device
correctly
in
the
battery