Stiga LT 20 Li B Manual De Instrucciones página 91

5.2. SAFETY CHECKS
• Check the integrity and correct assembly of all ma-
chine components;
• Make sure that all fasteners are tightened correctly;
• Keep every surface of the machine clean and dry.
Action
1. Start the machine
(par. 6.3 );
2. Release the throttle
control lever (Fig. 7.A)
and throttle safety
lever/button (Fig. 7.B).
Press only the throttle
control lever (Fig. 7.A).
If any of the results fail to match the indications
provided in the table, do not use the machine! Take
it to a service centre to be checked and repaired if
necessary.
5.3. START-UP AND WORK
NOTE Before tackling a cutting/trimming job for the first
time, get to know the machine, learn the most suitable
cutting techniques, grip the machine firmly and make the
movements required by the job.
Don't start the machine when it is under
charging.
NOTE It is recommended to use the machine at a tem-
perature between -10°C and 60°C.
Starting the machine causes the simultaneous
engagement of the blade.
NOTE
Operate the machine only on a firm, level surface.
1. Make sure the cutting head is not touching the
ground or any other object.
2. Fit the batteries (Fig. 12.A) inside their housing
pressing down until you hear it clicks firmly into
position and assure the electrical contact.
NOTE The machine works only with both batteries
inserted.
3. Take a firm and balance position.
4. Simultaneously activate the throttle control lever
(Fig. 7.A) and throttle safety lever/button (Fig. 7.B).
NOTE At every start up new line is automatically re-
leased (par. 5.5).
During use, always hold the machine firmly
with two hands, using the cutting unit below the
operator's belt level.
NOTE During use, the battery is protected against
total drainage with a protective device that switches off
the machine and stops it from working.
Result
1. The cutting head
must not move.
2. Controls should
return automatically
and rapidly to the
neutral position
and the cutting
head should stop.
The throttle control
lever remains blocked.
5.4. WORK TECHNIQUES
Use ONLY nylon lines. The use of metal lines,
plasticised metal lines and/or lines that are not
suitable for the head can cause serious injuries and
.
wounds
• Cutting in motion (Scything)
With the cutting device in lawnmower mode (fig.11),
proceed with an arc movement similar to the traditional
scythe, without tilting the trimmer head (Fig. 13).
NOTE For heavier cutting it can be useful to tilt the cut-
ting line head to the left by about 30°.
Do not work in this way if there is the possibility
of causing objects to be thrown, which could harm
people, animals or cause damage
• Precision cutting (Trimming)
Keep the machine slightly tilted so that the lower part of
the cutting line head does not touch the ground and the
cutting line is at the required point, always keeping the
cutting head at a distance from the operator.
• Cutting near fences/foundations
Move the cutting line head slowly towards fences, posts,
rocks, walls, etc. without hitting them hard (Fig. 14).
NOTE cutting around pavements, foundations, walls,
etc. can cause greater wear than normal to the line.
• Cutting around trees
Walk round the tree from left to right, approaching the
trunks slowly so as not to strike the tree with the line and
keeping the cutting line head tilted forward slightly.
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NOTE he nylon line could lop off or damage small
shrubs.
5.5. ADJUSTING THE LENGTH OF THE
CUTTING LINE HEAD DURING WORK
Head line length should be adjusted:
– When the line is consumed and becomes shorter.
– When motor rotation seems higher than normal
– When cutting efficiency seems reduced
• Automatic line release
This machine is fitted with an automatic line release head.
To release new line:
1. Stop the machine (par. 5.6);
2. Wait for two seconds and restart the machine.
The released line is about 6.35 mm.
Repeat the procedure until the line length reaches the
line cutting knife that will cut any exceeding length.
• Manual line release
T
o release new line:
1. Stop the machine (par. 5.6).
2. Remove the batteries.
3. Press the button on the line head (Fig. 15.A) and, at
the same time, pull the line manually for the length
that is necessary to reach the line cutting knife (Fig.
15.B).
Bring back the machine to the working position.
4.
5. Fit the batteries inside their housing (Fig. 12.A).
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