Stiga GARDEN 8211-0202-11 - Manual (Page 5)

ENGLISH GB
GENERAL
This symbol indicates WARNING. Per-
sonal injury and/or damage to property
may result if the instructions are not
followed carefully.
SYMBOLS
The following symbols can be found on the ma-
chine to remind you of the care and attention that
are required during use:
The symbols mean:
Warning!
Read the instruction manual and the safety
manual before using the machine.
Warning!
Do not insert your hands or feet under the
cover when the machine is in operation.
Warning!
Watch out for discarded objects. Keep on-
lookers away.
Warning!
Before starting repair work, remove the
spark plug cable from the spark plug.
Warning!
Use hearing protectors.
Warning!
This machine is not designed to be driven
on public roads.
INSTALLATION
To avoid injury and damage to people
and property, try not to start the engine
before all the measures under “AS-
SEMBLY“ have been carried out.
ACCESSORIES BAG
A plastic bag is enclosed with the machine con-
taining:
No. Designation Dimension
1 Spark plug sleeve
1 Torsion pin for ditto
1 Shim washer 16 x 38 x 0.5
1 Shim washer 16 x 38 x 1.0
2 Locking nut
2 Wing nut
2 Washer 8.4 x 24 x 2.0
1 Battery mount
STEERING WHEEL
Install the wheel on the steering column with the
enclosed pin and push on the steering column
sleeve.
The shim washers in the accessories bag should be
installed between the lower and upper steering col-
umn jacket to compensate for any axial play: 0, 1
or 2 washers may be necessary (fig. 1).
BATTERY
The battery is a valve-regulated battery with 12 V
nominal voltage. The battery is maintenance-free
insofar as you don’t have to check or top up the
electrolyte level.
On delivery, the battery is in the accessories box.
The battery must be fully charged be-
fore being used for the first time. The
battery should always be stored fully
charged. If the battery is stored for
longer than 10 days without being
charged, it can be damaged.
If the machine is not going to be used for an ex-
tended period (more than 1 month), the battery
should be charged, disconnected and then stored in
a cool, safe place. Charge the battery completely
before reinstalling.
The battery can be charged in two ways:
1. Via a battery charger (recommended). This must
be a charger with constant voltage. The battery
can be damaged if a standard type battery
charger (for acid batteries) is used.
Stiga recommends battery charger with item no.
1136-0602-01 which may be ordered by an au-
thorised dealer.
2. You can also allow the engine to charge the bat-
tery. In this case it is very important, above all
when starting the machine for the first time and
when it has not been used for a long time, to al-
low the engine to run continuously for at least
45 minutes.