Grass Cutting; Suggestions For Maintaining A Nice Lawn; After Operation; Routine Maintenance - Stiga MCS 470 Li 80 Serie Manual De Instrucciones

IMPORTANT When working, always keep
a safe distance from the cutting means,
given by the length of the handle.
Battery power reserve (and therefore the movable
lawn surface before recharging is required) depends
on many factors described in (par. 7.2.1).
Some models are equipped with control
lights that signal that the battery charge
level is low during work (par. 7.2.2).
In the models equipped with a display (type "II"/"III"
handle), the battery charge state is shown during use
(percentage of total charge remaining) (Fig.17.E).
IMPORTANT If the motor stops because
it is overheated while mowing, you must wait
approximately 5 minutes before restarting it.
6.4.1

Grass cutting

1. Start moving forward and mowing in the grass area.
2. Regulate the forward speed and the cutting
height (par. 5.4) considering the conditions of
the lawn (the height, density and dampness of
the grass) and the amount of grass collected.
In the models with type "II"/"III" handle
and drive (par. 5.3.3): We recommend not
to work land that slopes more than 15°.
3. The appearance of the lawn will improve
if you alternate cutting in both directions
at the same height (Fig.25.0).
For side discharge: it is best to mow in a pattern where
cut grass is not discharged on the grass still to be cut.
For mulching:
• Always avoid removing a large quantity of
grass. Never cut more than one third of the total
grass height per single pass (Fig.25.0).
• Keep the chassis perfectly clean (par. 7.3.1).
6.4.2

Suggestions for maintaining a nice lawn

• To keep a lawn green and soft with a good appearance,
it should be cut regularly. A lawn can be composed of
different types of grass. If the lawn is cut frequently,
grass and roots grow more vigorously, forming a solid
grassy bed. If the lawn is cut is less frequently, higher
grass and weeds start growing (clover and daisies,
etc.). The frequency of mowing should be in relation
to the rate of growth of the grass, which should not be
left to grow too much between one cut and the next.
• The best height of the grass on a well-kept lawn
is approx. 4-5 cm. and with one mowing, you do
not need to remove more than a third of the total
height. If the grass is very tall, it should be cut
twice in a twenty-four hour period. The first time
with the cutting means at maximum cutting height
and the second cut at the height desired.
• Cutting too low tears and uproots the grass,
giving it a "spotted" appearance.
• During hot and dry periods, the grass should be cut a little higher to prevent the ground from drying out.
• It is always better to cut the grass when dry. Do
not cut wet grass; this could reduce cutting means
efficiency due to sticky grass and tear the lawn.
• The cutting means must be in good condition and well
sharpened so that the grass is cut straight without a
ragged edge that leads to yellowing at the ends.
6.5 STOP
To stop the machine:
1a. Models with "I" type handle
• Release both levers (Fig.27.A).
1b. Models with "II"/"III" type
handle - Advanced Series
• Release both levers (Fig.28.A).
2. Wait until the cutting means stops.
When you have stopped the machine, it will take a
few seconds for the cutting means to stop.
IMPORTANT Always stop the machine.
• When moving between work areas.
• When driving on grass free surfaces.
• Every time it is necessary to overcome an obstacle.
• Before adjusting the cutting height.
• Whenever you remove or reattach the
side discharge chute (if provided).
6.6

AFTER OPERATION

1. Stop the machine (par. 6.5).
2. Open the hatch and remove the safety key.
3. Remove the battery from its hou-
sing and recharge it (par 7.2.3).
4. Allow the motor to cool before sto-
ring in an enclosed space.
5. Clean (par. 7.3).
6. Check there are no loose or damaged compo-
nents. If necessary, replace the damaged com-
ponents and tighten any screws and loose bolts
or contact the authorised service centre.
IMPORTANT Remove the safe key whenever
the machine is unused or left unattended.
7.

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

7.1

GENERAL INFORMATION

The safety regulations to follow are described in
chap. 2. Strictly comply with these indications to avoid
serious risks or dangers.
Before conducting any inspections, cleaning or
maintenance/adjustment interventions on the machine:
• Stop the machine.
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