Stiga 8221-0034-80 - Manual (Page 13)

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ENGLISH EN
1 GENERAL
This symbol indicates WARNING. Seri-
ous personal injury and/or damage to
property may result if the instructions
are not followed carefully.
You must read these instructions for use
and the accompanying pamphlet
“SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” careful-
ly, before starting up the machine.
1.1 SYMBOLS
The following symbols appear on the machine.
They are there to remind you of the care and atten-
tion required during use and maintenance.
This is what the symbols mean:
Warning!
Read the instruction manual and the safety
manual before using the machine.
Warning!
Watch out for discarded objects. Keep on-
lookers away.
Warning!
Always wear hearing protectors.
Warning!
This machine is not designed to be driven
on public roads.
Warning!
The machine must not be driven in any di-
rection on slopes with a gradient greater
than 10º.
Warning!
Risk of burn injuries. Do not touch the si-
lencer/catalytic converter.
1.2 References
1.2.1 Figures
The figures in these instructions for use are num-
bered 1, 2, 3, etc.
Components shown in the figures are marked A, B,
C, etc.
A reference to component C in figure 2 is written
as follows:
“See fig. 2:C.” or simply “(2:C)”
1.2.2 Headings
The headings in these instructions for use are num-
bered in accordance with the following example:
“1.3.1 General safety check” is a subheading to
“1.3 Safety checks” and is included under this
heading.
When referring to headings, only the number of the
heading is normally specified. E.g. “See 1.3.1”.
2 DESCRIPTION
2.1 Drive
The machine has front-wheel drive.
Front-mounted implements are powered via drive
belts.
2.2 Steering
The machine has rear-wheel steering. The rear-
wheel steering means that the machine can easily
turn around trees and other obstacles. Steering is
controlled via a wire or wire-chain.
2.3 Safety system
The machine is equipped with an electrical safety
system. The safety system interrupts certain activ-
ities that can entail a danger of incorrect manoeu-
vres. For example, the engine cannot be started if
the clutch-parking brake pedal is depressed.
The operation of the safety system must
always be checked every time before
use.
2.4 Controls
2.4.1 Implement lifter, mechanical (1:A)
To switch between working position and transport
position:
1. Depress the pedal fully.
2. Release the pedal slowly.
2.4.2 Service brake - Clutch - Parking
brake (3:B) (Man)
A pedal that combines both service brake and
clutch. There are 3 positions:
1. Pedal released – forward drive
engaged. The machine will
move if a gear is engaged.
Service brake not activated.
2. Pedal depressed halfway –
forward drive disengaged, gear
shifting can be performed.
Service brake not activated.
3. Pedal fully depressed –
forward drive disengaged.
Service brake fully activated.
NOTE! You must never regulate the operating
speed by slipping the clutch. Use a suitable gear
instead, so that the right speed is obtained.