How To Use The Machine; Safety Recommendations; Why The Safety Devices Cut In; Before Starting Work - Stiga MP 84C Gebrauchsanweisung

5. HOW TO USE THE MACHINE

5.1 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS

DANGER!
only be used for the purpose for which it
was designed (cutting and collecting
grass). Using the machine in any other way
is considered "improper use" which will in­
validate the warranty, relieve the manufac­
turer from all liabilities, and the user will
consequently be liable for all and any dam­
age or injury to himself or others.
Examples of improper use may include,
but are not limited to:
– transport people, children or animals on
the machine or on a trailer;
– tow or push loads without the use of the
specified accessory for towing;
– use of the machine for moving over
unstable, slippery, icy, stony, rough,
marshy ground and puddles that do not
allow for evaluation of the consistency
of the ground;
– use of the machine for leaf or debris col­
lection;
– use of the blades on surfaces other than
grass.
WARNING!
not be used on slopes steeper than 10°
(17%) ( 5.5). If the machine is likely to
be used mostly on sloping ground (never
steeper than 10°), fit counterweights (sup­
plied on reques (
cross­member of the front wheels. These
improve stability at the front and reduce
the chances of tipping over.
IMPORTANT
ing to the positions of controls are described in
chapter 4.

5.2 WHY THE SAFETY DEVICES CUT IN

The safety devices work in two ways:
– hey prevent the engine from starting if all the
safety requirements have not been met;
– they stop the engine if even just one of the
safety requirements is lacking.
EN 14
The machine must
This machine must
9.1) beneath the
All the references relat-
a) To start the engine, it is necessary that:
– the transmission is in "neutral";
– the blades are not engaged;
– the operator is seated or the parking brake
is engaged.
b) The engine stops when:
– the operator leaves his seat when the blades
are engaged;
– the operator leaves his seat when the transmis-
sion is not in "neutral";
– the operator leaves his seat with the transmis-
sion in "neutral" but without applying the park-
ing brake;
– the grass-catcher is lifted or the rear discharge
guard removed when the blades are engaged;
– the parking brake is engaged without disen-
gaging the blades;
– the speed change is activated (
the drive pedal (
brake on.
5.3 DIRECTIONS BEFORE STARTING WORK
Before starting to mow, it is necessary to carry
out several checks and operations to ensure you
can work efficiently and in maximum safety.

5.3.1 Seat adjustment

To change the seat position, loosen the four fixing
bolts (1) and slide it along the slots.
Once you have found the right position, tighten
the four screws (1).
1
1
4.22) or
4.32) with the parking