Stiga TI 48 LI, Operator'S Manual

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Align the holes on the upper handle with the
holes on the lower handle. Insert the bolts (1),
and tighten them using the wing nuts (2)provided .
NOTE Do not use force. If there is
binding, continue to loosen the knobs.
Do not allow the switch cable to become
pinched when raising the handlebar.
1.2
ASSEMBLING THE WHEEL
/ DRAG STAKE ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect and remove the battery.
2. The wheels are used to control the depth of
operation to adjust the height of the wheels.
3. Place cultivator in a stable position
and transport as shown.
4. Insert the wheel / drag stake assembly
(1) into the support rod (2).
1.3
INSTALLING THE TINES
The cultivator has four tines —two inner
tines stamped B (2) and C (3), and two
outer tines stamped A (1) and D (4). For
correct operation of the unit, the tines must
be installed in the correct orientation. .
NOTE Disconnect and remove the battery.
Lean the unit back on its wheels so that
the handlebar rests on the ground.
– Place tine C on the tine shaft to the left
of the gear box. The stamped side of the
tine should face away from the gear box.
– Place tine B on the tine shaft to the right
of the gear box. The stamped side of the
tine should face away from the gear box.
– Place a felt washer (5) on each
side of the tine shaft, and slide to
rest against the inner tines.
– Place the outer tine stamped D on the
left side of the tine shaft. The stamped
side should face in toward tine C.
– Place the outer tine stamped A on the
right side of the tine shaft. The stamped
side should face in toward tine B.
– Insert the hitch pin (6) into the holes in
order to secure the tines to the tine shaft.
NOTE The unit will not operate properly if
the tines are installed incorrectly. If you notice
a problem with the cultivating operation of
the unit, check for proper tine positioning .
TINES INSTALLED CORRECTLY
NOTE When the tines are installed
correctly, the flute on the tines should line-
up, and the angled edge of the tine blades
should point towards the ground.
NOTE The tiller will not operate properly if
the tines are not installed correctly. If there is
a problem with the cultivating operation of the
tiller, check the tines for proper positioning
NOTE The directional arrow that is displayed
on each tine should point toward the front .
INSTALLING TWO TINES FOR
TILLING A NARROW AREA
Place tine (A) onto the shaft, and place
tine (D) onto the other side shaft. Insert
the hitch pin into the holes in order to
secure the tines to the tine shaft.
5. OPERATION
Do not allow familiarity with tools
to make you careless. Remember
that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
Always wear safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields when
operating tools. Failure to do so could
result in objects being thrown into your
eyes, resulting in possible serious injury
Do not use any attachments or
accessories not recommended by
the manufacturer of this tool. The
use of attachments or accessories
not recommended can result in
serious personal injury
Do not allow hands, feet, or any
other part of the body or clothing near
the rotating tines or any other moving
part. The tines begin to rotate forward
once the switch trigger is depressed. The
tines continue to rotate until the switch
trigger is released. Failure to avoid contact
could cause serious personal injury
2.1
STARTING THE CULTIVATOR
– Lift and hold up the battery door (1).
– Place the battery pack (2) on the tool.
Align raised ribs on battery pack with
grooves in the product’s battery port.
– Make sure the latch on bottom of the
battery pack snaps in place and that
battery pack is fully seated and secure in
the product before beginning operation.
– Press the Safety-lock out button (3) and pull
the Bale Switch (4) upwards to the handle
bar to begin the rotation. Release Safety
lock-out button while continuing to hold
upward on Bale Switch to continue use.