Stiga COMBI 45S - Manual (Page 5)

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IMPORTANT
For the instructions relative to the engine and
the battery, please read the relevant instruction
handbooks.
Equipment which is marked with an asterisk (*)
comes as standard in certain models or countries.
Certain models do not have throttle control. The
engine’s speed is set for optimal function and min-
imal exhaust emissions.
SYMBOLS
The following symbols can be found on the
machine to remind you of the care and attention
that are required during use.
The symbols mean:
Important: Read the instruction handbook
before using the
Warning! Keep onlookers away. Beware of
objects being flung out.
Warning! Keep hands and feet clear of the
cutting deck when the machine is running.
Warning! Before starting any repair work,
remove the spark plug cable from the spark
plug.
INTRODUCTION
G Start/Stop loop
J Clutch loop (*)
INSTALLATION
HANDLEBAR
Fold up the handle. By tightly screwing the lower
part of the handle into the steering sockets’ lower
or upper holes (A or B), the steering height can be
adapted to suit the operator (fig. 1).
Tighten the locking knobs to fix the upper part of
the handle (fig. 2).
Finally secure the cables to the handle tube by
using the cable ties (fig. 3).
Attach the starter handle to the eyelet on the steer-
ing handle (fig. 4).
GRASS COLLECTOR
Snap together both halves and then the upper part
(fig. 5).
Open the flap on the machine and attach the grass
collector to the brackets.
NOTE! The lawnmower can be operated without
the grass collector. The grass is then left in a line
behind the machine.
USING THE MOWER
Your new lawnmower combines two different func-
tions in the same machine:
1. “MULCHING“
The machine comes equipped with a plug (P),
installed in the ejector opening (fig. 6). The machine
can be used for ‘Mulching’ i.e. the blade finely cuts
up the grass during mowing. The grass then falls
into the lawn where it is allowed to rot.
This provides the lawn with nourishment.
To remove the plug, press in the catch (R - fig. 6).
On reinstalling the plug ensure that both pins are
pressed firmly into the holes so that the plug snaps
in place.
2. COLLECTION
Assemble the grass collector provided (fig. 5).
Open the flap, remove the plug and instead hook
the collector onto the rear of the machine.
When mowing, the grass is collected in the collec-
tor.
Empty the grass onto the compost heap or spread
it over borders as fertiliser. The machine is also
ideal for collecting up leaves in the autumn.
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