Stiga MFL 03, User Manual

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pleted, replace the cap and tighten it
firmly.
7.2 START-UP AND SHUT-DOWN
Check correct functioning of the main-
tained action levers and double safety
command before using the machine. See
the “CABLE ADJUSTMENT” paragraph
to make adjustments. It is forbidden to
use the machine in case of malfunction
of the controls.
Check the motor oil level before starting
the machine.
Remove the blade guard before starting
the machine. Never remove the blade
guard while the machine is running!
If the engine is "cold", operate the start-
er on the carburettor (depending on the
motor version). See the specific manual.
To start:
Once the engine has started, move the le-
ver in figure
3.4 3.4 to the intermediate
position.
To switch off:
7.3 MACHINE COMMANDS
FORWARD MOVEMENT:
BAR ENGAGEMENT:
7.4 HANDLEBAR ADJUSTMENT
8. HANDLING AND TRANSPORT
Before proceeding, read and understand
the chapter "SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”
in its entirety.
With the motor off, the machine can be
moved by hand by pushing or pulling it
from the handlebar.
LIFTING:
3.2 3.2
DANGER!
CAUTION!
CAUTION!
INFORMATION!
3.3 3.3 3.4 3.4 3.5 3.5
3.6 3.6
3.7 3.7
3.8 3.8
3.9 3.9
DANGER!
3.10 3.10
9. STORAGE
When the machine is not going to be used
for long periods of time, it is essential to
protect the tool with anti-corrosion and
antioxidant substances.
Clean the machine of leaves and/or dirt
before storage.
Remove the fuel from the tank and close
the tap (if present).
Park the machine on flat ground, removing
the ignition key (if present) and/or spark
plug cap.
DANGER!
Protect the sharp parts and cover the
machine with protective sheets if neces-
sary.
10. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tightened
to ensure safe operation of the machine
and/or interchangeable equipment in safe
conditions.
Before proceeding, read and understand
the chapter "SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”
in its entirety.
10.1 GREASING
After each use and after each wash,
grease the moving parts that make up the
bar with graphite grease.
10.2 BLADE ADJUSTMENT
If the clearance between the upper blade
and the base becomes excessive, the
sheet presses (d) must be adjusted.
Proceed as follows:
Offset the upper blade (a) from the base.
Screw in the sheet presses (b) until the
clearance is undone. The upper blade (a)
should not vibrate or move vertically.
DANGER!
4.1 4.1 4.2 4.2 4.3 4.3
4.4 4.4
4.5 4.5
Tighten the 4 sheet presses (b) pro-
gressively from one side of the bar
to the other, continuing to check
the clearance on the blade (a).
The clearance must be but undone, but
the bar must be allowed to move longitu-
dinally (cut). Tightening the sheet press-
es (b) too much could lead to damage to
the bar movement and the machine.
10.3 BLADE REPLACEMENT
Follow the procedure described above in
reverse order to install the new blade.
Add Locktite 83-54 before installing the
two screws in the figure
4.8 4.8
or re-
place all the screws with new threadlock.
10.4 BLADE SHARPENING
Disassemble the blade according to the
procedure indicated under "BLADE RE-
PLACEMENT".
Sharpen the cutting edges of each blade
with a suitable tool (grinder, file or other)
following the inclination indicated in the
figure,
4.12 4.12
10.5 CABLE ADJUSTMENT
Forward lever:
Machine movement must begin when the
forward lever exceeds half of the stroke as
shown in the figure.
4.13 4.13
If not, the cable pull must be adjusted
using the register shown in the figure.
4.14 4.14
Tool engagement lever:
Machine movement must begin when the
forward lever exceeds half of the stroke as
shown in the figure
4.15 4.15
.
If not, the cable pull must be adjusted
using the register shown in the figure.
4.16 4.16
10.6 MACHINE OIL CHANGES
The oil in the base of the machine must
4.6 4.6
CAUTION!
4.7 4.7 4.8 4.8 4.9 4.9 4.10 4.10 4.11 4.11
DANGER!