Stiga MULTICLIP 46 BATTERY 8211-3417-05 - Manual (Page 6)

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ENGLISH GB
MOWING TIPS
For best cutting results and to ensure that the bat-
tery lasts as long as possible, the following rules
should be followed:
• Drive the mower at a slow and even pace
• Try to avoid excessive starting and stopping, as
this draws a lot of current.
• Make sure that the motor is running at full speed
at all times when mowing.
• Mow regularly and often, especially when the
grass is growing quickly. Do not mow more than
a third of the total height of the grass during one
mowing session.
• Always use a sharp blade.
• Do not use the mower when it is raining or when
the grass is wet.
• Make sure that the underside of the cutting deck
is kept clean.
CUTTING HEIGHT
Do not set the cutting height so low that
the blade/blades can hit uneven ground.
When adjusting the cutting height, first-
ly pull out the safety key.
The cutting height can be adjusted to four positions
by moving the wheel axles (fig. 9).
Position 1 = Lowest cutting height
Position 4 = Highest cutting height
MAINTENANCE
Take out the safety key and remove the
battery before any type of maintenance is
carried out.
CLEANING
The mower should be cleaned after each use. Use a
damp rag or sponge with a mild soap solution. Do
not use water or detergents for cleaning. Remove all
grass clippings which have gathered under the
cover.
CHANGING THE BLADE
Check, before and after each use, that the
blade is tightly fixed and that it is not
damaged. A bent or damaged blade
should immediately be replaced. Use pro-
tective gloves to avoid cutting injuries.
Blunt and/or damaged blades tear off the grass and
make the lawn look ugly after mowing. New, well-
sharpened blades cut off the grass and ensure that it
looks green and fresh after it has been mown.
Remove the battery. Put the accompanying wrench
(36 mm) on the hexagon holder. Loosen the blade
nut with an adjustable wrench or another type of
fixed wrench (19 mm) (fig. 10). Turn the blade nut
in an anti-clockwise direction in order to remove the
blade.
Fit the new blade and refit all the other parts exactly
as they were before they were dismantled, see fig.
10. Tighten the blade nut fully.
SHARPENING THE BLADE
Water grinding with whetstone or a grinding stone
should be used to sharpen the blade.
For safety reasons, the blade should not be sharp-
ened on an emery wheel. Too high a temperature
can result in the blade becoming brittle.
If the blade is sharpened, it must be bal-
anced afterwards to avoid vibration
damage (fig. 11).