Stiga Collector, Instruction Manual

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Regular maintenance is essential for safety and
performance.
2) Never store the equipment with fuel in the
tank inside a building where vapour may reach
a flame or a spark or a source of extreme heat.
3) Allow the engine to cool before storing in an
enclosed space.
4) To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine,
exhaust silencer, battery compartment and fuel
storage area free of grass, leaves, or excessive
grease. Do not leave containers with grass cut-
tings in rooms.
5) Check the stone-guard and grass-catcher
frequently for wear and deterioration.
6) If the fuel tank has to be drained, this should
be done outdoors and when the engine is cool.
7) Wear strong work gloves when removing and
reassembling the blade.
8) Check the blade’s balance after sharpening.
SERVICE
ACCESSORIES/SPARE PARTS
Always use genuine spare parts and
accessories. Non-genuine spare parts
and accessories have not been
checked and approved by the lawn-
mower manufacturer. Use of non-gen-
uine spare parts and accessories can
lead to the risk of injury even if they fit
the machine. The lawnmower manufac-
turer does not accept any liability for
injuries caused by the use of such parts
or accessories.
Genuine spare parts are stocked by authorised
service centres and by many dealers.
We recommend that you take the machine to an
authorised service station for annual servicing,
maintenance and inspection of safety equipment.
For service and spare parts, please contact the
dealer where the machine was purchased.
PRODUCT IDENTITY
The identity of the product is determined by ttwo
components:
1. Article and serial numer of the machine:
Appears on this label fiwed to the chassis of the
machine.
2. Model, type and serial number of the engine:
Appears on the engine fan housing (Briggs &
Stratton) or on the engine block (Tecumseh) as
shown:
THE ENVIRONMENT
In order to protect the environment, we recom-
mend that the following points should be given
special consideration:
• Always use pure unleaded petrol.
• Always use a funnel and/or a petrol can with a
level control to avoid spillage when refilling the
fuel tank.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely.
• Do not overfill with engine and/or transmission
oil (see “Instructions for Use” for correct quan-
tities.
• When changing the oil, ensure that all the used
oil is collected. Avoid spillage. Take the used oil
to a recycling unit.
• Do not dispose of used oil filter in a rubbish bin.
Take it to a recycming unit.
• Do not dispose of used lead-acid batteries in a
rubbish bin. Take them to a battery collection
point for recycling (applies to battery-powered
machines and machines with battery start).
• Replace the silencer if faulty. When carrying out
repairs, always use original spare parts.
• If the machines was originally equipped with a
catalyser which is now faulty, a new one must
be fitted when the silencer is replaced.
• Always seek professional help when the carbu-
rettor requires adjustment.
• Clean the air filter according to the directions
given in “Instructions for Use”.
• When, after many years of service, your
machine needs to be replaced or is no longer
required, we recommended that the machine is
returned to your distributor for recycling.
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