Stiga EXPERT SPH 900 AE, Operator'S Manual

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5.3 CUTTING HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT BUTTON
The cutting speed adjustment button (Fig. 7.D)
is used to select between the three speed levels
(Fig 7.E), depending on what you have to cut.
6. USING THE MACHINE
DANGER
The safety regulations to be followed are
described in chapter 2. Strictly comply with these
instructions to avoid serious risks or hazards.
6.1 PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS
Before starting to work, it is necessary to carry
out several checks and operations to ensure you
can work efficiently and in maximum safety.
1. place the machine in a stable
horizontal position on the ground;
2. check the battery (par. 6.1.1);
3. Insert the battery correctly in
one of the compartments of the
battery backpack (par. 7.2.3 );
4. Wear the battery backpack
correctly (par 6.1.3).
5. prepare the machine support (par. 6.1.4).
6.1.1 Checking the battery
The machine is supplied without the battery.
Purchase the battery with the capacity that
most suits your operational requirements
and fully charge it according to the
instructions in the battery charger manual.
The list of approved batteries for this machine
can be found in the "Technical Data" table.
NOTE
Before each use: Check the battery
charge status by following the instructions
provided in the battery charger manual.
6.1.2 Adjusting the cutting means angle
The hedge trimmer is moved by 112°
and can be locked in 6 positions.
• Place the machine on the ground.
• Raise the lever (Fig.8 A).
• Bring the hedge trimmer to the
desired angle (Fig. 8.B).
• Lower the lever (Fig. 8.C) to lock the
angle of the hedge trimmer.
DANGER
This operation must be performed with
the machine stopped and disconnected
from the battery backpack (Fig. 9).
6.1.3 Using the battery backpack
1. Insert the battery in one of the compartments
of the battery backpack and push it
completely, until hearing the click that
signals its locking in position, ensuring
thus the electrical contact (Fig. 4).
2. Connect the cable to the specific socket
and rotate it until hearing the specific click
that signals its locking in position, ensuring
thus the electrical contact (Fig. 5.A).
3. Adjust the straps (Fig. 10.A).
4. Close the harness at the front (Fig. 10.B).
5. Connect the cable to the machine (Fig. 11).
6. Select the battery to be used (Fig. 5.B).
6.1.4 Using the machine support
DANGER
Frequently check the efficiency of the
quick release (Fig. 10.C) to guarantee
that the machine can be quickly released
from the straps in case of danger.
The machine support must be put on before
connecting the machine to the specific coupling
and the belt must be adjusted according
to the height and build of the operator.
• Fasten the clip (Fig. 10.D) to the specific
coupling located on the command rod.
• If necessary, disengage the quick
release (Fig. 10.C) to detach the
harness from the machine.
6.2 SAFETY CHECKS
Run the following safety checks and
ensure that the results correspond
to those outlined in the tables.
DANGER
Always carry out the safety checks before
use. If any of the results fail to match the
indications provided in the tables below, do not
use the machine! Take it to a service centre
to be checked and repaired if necessary.