Stiga 40 - Manual (Page 4)

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SYMBOLS
The following symbols are displayed on the ma-
chine in order to remind you about the safety pre-
cautions and attention necessary when using the
machine.
The symbols mean:
Warning! Read the Instruction Book and
Safety Manual before using the machine.
Warning! Keep spectators away. Beware of
objects being flung out.
Warning! Take out the safety key before
any type of maintenance is carried out.
Warning! Do not put hands or feet under
the cover of the machine when it is running.
Warning! The blades continue to rotate
even after the machine has been switched
off.
When a red lamp lights up on the mower’s
control panel and/or a sound signal is acti-
vated, take out the safety key.
ASSEMBLY
STEERING (fig. 1)
1. Press the plugs into the steering sockets. Ensure
that the plugs are inserted in the correct end.
2. Press the steering sockets into the holes in the
chassis.
3. Fit the screws. Tighten securely.
4. Attach the handlebar to the steering sockets us-
ing screws, washers and locking knobs. The
handlebar can be tilted forward by loosening
the locking knobs slightly. The mower will then
take up less space during transportation.
5. Fix the electrical cable using a cable tie.
GRASS COLLECTOR (fig. 2)
1. Snap-together the grass collector's upper and
lower parts.
2. Open the cover on the machine and hook the
grass collector onto the chassis.
Note! The lawn mower can be used without the
grass collector. The grass will then collect in a
bead behind the machine.
BATTERY
GENERAL
Before starting the mower for the first
time and after winter storage, you should
charge the battery for 1-2 days otherwise
the battery can be damaged.
In order for the battery to maintain its
capacity and to give optimum perform-
ance, it is important that the charging
and storage instructions are carefully fol-
lowed.
• The battery used in this machine is a lead-acid
type battery. This type of battery must always
be stored fully charged.
• Always charge the battery indoors, in a garage,
etc. where the battery is dry and protected from
the weather.
• Only charge the battery when the temperature is
at least 0° C and not over +40° C. Charging in
lower or higher temperatures can damage the
battery.
• Always keep the mower battery away from wa-
ter, sources of heat (ovens, radiators, open fires,
etc.) and hazardous chemicals.
• Always use the accompanying genuine Stiga
charger. Never use the charger for any other
product.
• Never use the charger if it is damaged in any way.
A damaged lead or charger should immediately
be replaced at an authorised service workshop
• Take care of the leads. Never carry the charger
by the lead. When charging is complete pull out
the plug not the lead. If an extension cable is
used, use a robust sort suitable for outdoor use,
even if the battery is never charged outdoors.
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