Stiga BC 500 Li 48 Manual De Instrucciones página 180

8.1.3 Replacing the cutting line head
1. Only use lines of 2 mm in diameter and cut the
new line to the indicated length (Fig. 27.A).
2. Turn the winding knob (Fig. 28.A) to align the
reference on the knob (Fig. 29.B) with the
reference on the head body (Fig. 29.C).
3. Insert one end of the line (Fig. 29.D) in one of
the two output holes and pass the line through
the opposite hole.
4. Align the lines that exit the two holes evenly.
5. Turn the winding knob (Fig. 28.A) following the
direction of the arrows to wind the line, being
careful to leave about 150 mm from both holes
(Fig. 28.B).
If old line is left in the head or if broken inside it,
remove as described below:
1. Press the tabs on the sides of the cutting line
head, where marked "PUSH" (Fig. 30.A), and
detach the lower part of the head (Fig. 30.B);
2. Remove the line left inside;
3. Replace the reel (Fig. 31.A) in its housing;
4. Close the head by fastening the tabs (Fig.
31.B) in the slots (Fig. 31.C), pushing them
fully in until they click to lock the bottom part of
the head (Fig. 31.D) in place.
8.2 SHARPENING THE WIRE CUTTING
BLADE
1. Remove the line cutting knife (Fig. 7.A) from the
cutting means guard (Fig. 7.B) by unscrewing
the screws (Fig. 7.C).
2. Fix the line cutting knife in a vice and sharpen
it using a flat file, being careful to retain the
original cutting angle.
3. Refit the line cutting knife (Fig. 7.A) on the
cutting means guard (Fig. 7.B) and tighten the
screws (Fig. 7.C).
9. STORAGE
IMPORTANT The safety regulations to follow
are described in chap. 2. Strictly comply with these
instructions to avoid serious risks or hazards.
9.1 STORING
When the machine is to be stored away:
• Remove the battery from its housing
recharge it (par 7.2.2);
• when the cutting means has halted, fit the blade
guard;
• allow the engine to cool before storing in an
enclosed space;
• Clean (para. 7.3);
• Make sure there are no loose or damaged
components.
damaged components and tighten any screws
and loose bolts or contact the authorised
service centre;
• Store the machine:
– in a dry place;
– protected from inclement weather;
– in a place out of children's reach;
– making sure that keys or tools used for
maintenance are removed.
9.2 STORING THE BATTERY
The battery must be kept in a cool, shaded place
without humidity.
NOTE If unused for any length of time, recharge
the battery every two months to prolong its working
life.
10. HANDLING AND TRANSPORT
Whenever the machine is to be handled or
transported you must:
– stop the machine (par. 6.6);
– remove the battery from its housing and
recharge it (par. 7.2.2);
– when the cutting means has halted, fit the
blade guard;
– wear protective work gloves;
– only hold the machine using the hand grips
and position the cutting means in the opposite
direction to that used during operations.
When transporting the machine on a vehicle,
always:
– fasten the machine securely with cables or
chains;
– position it so that it does not cause a hazard
to anyone.
11. ASSISTANCE AND REPAIRS
This manual provides all the necessary information
to run the machine and for correct basic
maintenance operations which can be performed
by the user. Any regulations and maintenance
operations not described herein must be carried
out by your Dealer or Authorised Service Centre,
which have the necessary knowledge and
equipment to ensure that the work is carried
out correctly, maintaining the correct degree of
safety and the original operating conditions of the
and
machine.
Any operations performed in unauthorised centres
or by unqualified persons will totally invalidate the
warranty and all obligations and responsibilities of
the manufacturer.
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