Stiga PR 500 Li 48, Operator'S Manual, Page: 32 / 47

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6.1.4 Use of the backpack (if provided)
1. Insert the battery inside one of the
slots provided in the battery backpack
(Fig. 13.) pushing down all the way until
you hear a " click" that locks it in place
and guarantees its electrical contact;
2. connect the cable to the backpack in the
appropriate socket (Fig. 14 A) and turn it
until you hear a “ click “that locks it in place
and guarantees its electrical contact;
3. adjust the shoulder straps and fasten
the harness at the front (Fig. 17).
6.2 SAFETY CHECKS
Run the following safety checks and
check that the results correspond to
those outlined on the tables.
Always carry out the safety
checks before use.
Always carry out a daily inspection
of the machine before use, after a
fall or other impact to detect any
damage or significant defects.
6.2.1 General safety check
Object Result
Grip and guards Clean, dry, without
traces of oil and
grease, and fixed
correctly and firmly
to the machine.
Screws on the
machine and blade
Correctly tightened
(not loose)
Cooling air ducts Not clogged
Guide rod Properly installed
Chain Sharp, not damaged
or worn, mounted and
tensioned correctly.
Guards Intact, undamaged.
Battery No damage to
the casing, no
liquid leakage
Machine No signs of
damage or wear
Throttle trigger
lever, safety lever
The levers must
move freely and
not be forced.
Test driving No abnormal
vibrations.
No abnormal sound
6.2.2 Machine operating test
Action Result
Fit the battery inside
its housing (par. 7.2.3).
Press the safety
button.
The blue light must
come on (electrical
circuit activated)
and the chain
must not move.
Do not use the
machine if the chain
moves; in this case,
contact your dealer.
Activate the throttle
trigger lever. (without
pressing the throttle
lock lever)
The throttle trigger
lever remains blocked.
Press the throttle
lock button and
throttle trigger lever.
The levers must
move freely and
not be forced. The
chain moves.
Release the throttle
trigger lever or press
the safety button.
The lever automatically
and rapidly returns
to the idle position.
The chain should stop.
CHECKING THE
CHAIN BRAKE
1. Start the machine
( par. 6.4)
2. Grasp the hand
grips firmly with
both hands.
3. Use the throttle
lever to keep the
chain moving, push
the front hand guard
forwards using the
back of your left
hand (par. 5.4)
3. The chain must stop
moving immediately.
When the chain has
stopped, release the
throttle trigger lever
and disengage the
chain brake (par. 5.4).
If any of the results fail to match the
instructions provided in the tables, do not
use the machine! Contact a service centre to
have it checked and repaired if necessary.