Routine Maintenance - Stiga EL 380 Li 48 Gebrauchsanweisung

chine based on how the lawn is to be mowed. DO THIS
WHEN THE MOTOR IS SWITCHED OFF.
3.1a Preparation for grass cutting and collection in
the grass catcher:
– Lift the rear discharge guard (1) and fasten the grass
catcher (2) correctly as shown in the illustration.
3.1b Preparation for grass cutting and rear
discharge:
– Remove the grass catcher and check that the rear dis-
charge guard (1) maintains its lowered position.
3.1c Preparation for mowing and mulching
(where applicable)
– Lift the rear discharge guard (1), position the chute cap
(5) inside the discharge opening and push it as far as
possible until the lower contour fastens to the edge of the
discharge opening.
To remove the chute cap (5), lift the rear discharge guard (1)
and pull it, keeping it lifted so as to unfasten the lower con-
tour from the edge of the discharge opening.
3.2 Ignition
Make sure the battery is charged and properly inserted in
its housing as indicated in point 4.4.
Open the hatch (1) and insert the safety key (2) until it clicks
into place.
To start the motor, press the safety button (4) and pull one
of the two switch levers (3).
3.3 Grass cutting
The appearance of the lawn will improve if you alternate
cutting in both directions at the same height.
When the grass catcher is too full, grass collection is no
longer efficient and the sound of the lawnmower changes.
To remove and empty the grass catcher,
– release the switch lever and wait for the cutting means
to stop;
– lift the rear discharge guard, grasp the handle and re-
move the grass catcher keeping it in an erect position.
• When mulching: always avoid cutting a large quantity
of grass. Never cut more than one third of the total grass
height per single pass! Regulate the forward speed ac-
cording to the lawn conditions and the amount of grass
being cut.
Lawn care recommendations
Each type of grass has different characteristics and may
thus require different ways of caring for the lawn; always
read the instructions on seed boxes for mowing height for
the growing conditions in the work area.
Keep in mind that most grass is made up of a stem and one
or more leaves. If leaves are fully cut, the lawn is damaged
and growth is more difficult.
The following indications generally apply:
– cutting too low tears and uproots the grass, giving it a
"spotted" appearance;
– in the summer, cutting must be higher to prevent the
ground from drying;
– do not cut wet grass; this could reduce cutting means ef-
ficiency due to sticky grass and tear the lawn.
– for particularly high grass, initially mow at the maximum
height allowed by the machine then mow again after two
or three days.
3.4 End of operations
Release both levers (1) when work has been completed.
WAIT UNTIL THE CUTTING MEANS STOPS before mak-
ing any adjustments to the lawnmower.
Open the hatch (2) and remove the safety key (3), press-
ing the lock tab.
IMPORTANT If the motor stops while mowing due to over-
heating, you must wait about 5 minutes before restarting it.

4. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Store the lawnmower in a dry place.
IMPORTANT Routine and accurate maintenance is es-
sential in maintaining original machine safety and perfor-
mance levels.
Adjustments or maintenance operations must only be per-
formed with the motor switched off and the machine discon-
nected from the mains power supply.
1) Wear strong protective gloves before cleaning, main-
taining or adjusting the machine.
2) Accurately wash the machine with water after cutting,
remove grass debris and mud accumulated in the chas-
sis to prevent it from drying and causing problems the
next time the lawnmower is used.
3) Always make sure the air intakes are free of debris.
WARNING! Remove the safety key before stor-
ing the machine and before beginning any cleaning or
maintenance.
4.1 Vertical storage (Model 380 - 420)
If necessary, the machine can be stored vertically, hang-
ing from a hook.
WARNING! Make sure the hook and its fasten-
ing system are adequate and able to sustain the ma-
chine's weight; exercise caution and make sure chil-
dren or animals do not climb on the machine, weighing
down the hook.
Fasten the machine so that the cutting means faces a
wall or is properly covered, so it is not dangerous in
the event of accidental contact with persons, children
or animals.
To store the machine vertically, release the levers (1 –
Type "III") or loosen the knobs (2 – Type "IV") and turn
the handle forward so the tooth marked with «>» matches
EXCLUSIVELY with the compartment marked «S» of the
teeth, then lock the levers (1 - Type "III") or the knobs (2
– Type "IV").
The position must be the same for both sides.
4.2 Cutting means maintenance
It is best if all interventions on the cutting means are done
at a specialised Centre that has the most appropriate tools
and equipment.
Only cutting means bearing the code indicated in table on
page ix must be used on this machine.
Given product evolution, the above mentioned cutting
means may be replaced in time with others having similar
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