STIGA Twinclip 950 V 294513048/ST1 - Инструкция по эксплуатации - Страница 78

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1.

Insert the supplied battery in the relative engine 

compartment (Fig.17.A.1 / 17.A.2). (follow the 

instructions provided in the engine manual).

A motor with non-removable built-in battery 

is included on some models (Fig.17.A.3).

2.

Insert the key as far as possible (if fitted) (Fig.17.B).

3.

Pull the engine cutting means brake 

lever towards the handle (Fig.17.C).

In  (Fig.17.A.3)  motors,  the  battery  charge  in

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dicator  (1)  turns  on  or  flashes  for  5  seconds  to 

indicate: 

• 

Indicator on = the battery is charged

• 

Indicator flashing = the battery is low

• 

Indicator  off  =  the  battery  is  dead  Follow 

the  instructions  in  the  motor  instruction 

manual for emergency charging using the 

external  USB  charging  device  (not  sup

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plied with the machine).

NOTE

 Keep pulling the engine / cutting 

means brake or the engine will stop.

4.

Press and hold the starter button 

until the engine switches on.

 (Fig.17.D).

The battery charge status indicator (1) turns off in 

(Fig.17.A.3) motors.

Follow the instructions in the engine manual for further 

details on the engine.

 6.4  OPERATION

IMPORTANT

 When working, always keep 

a safe distance from the cutting means, 

given by the length of the handle.

 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. 5.7) considering the conditions of 

the lawn (the height, density and dampness of 

the grass) and the amount of grass collected.

3. 

The appearance of the lawn will improve 

if you alternate cutting in both directions 

at the same height (Fig.19.0).

For mulching or rear grass discharge:

• 

Always avoid removing a large quantity of 

grass. Never cut more than one third of the 

total grass height per single pass (Fig.18.0).

• 

Keep the chassis perfectly clean (par. 7.4.2).

For side discharge:

 it is best to mow in a pattern where 

cut grass is not discharged on the grass still to be cut.

 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.

 6.4.3  Emptying the grass catcher

When the grass catcher (Fig.1.H) is too full, 

grass collection is no longer efficient and 

the sound of the lawnmower changes.

For a grass catcher with contents indicator device:

Up = empty

Down  = full

While working with the cutting means running, the 

indicator remains raised for as long as the grass catcher 

is able to hold cut grass; when it lowers, it means 

that the grass catcher is full and must be emptied.

To remove and empty the grass catcher:

1. 

Release the engine / cutting means 

brake lever (Fig.20.A).

2. 

Wait until the cutting means stops.

3. 

With “II” type grass catcher only

• 

Lift the rear discharge guard (Fig.11.B).

4. 

Grasp the handle and remove the grass 

catcher keeping it in an erect position.

 6.5  STOP

To stop the machine:

1. 

Release the engine / cutting means 

brake lever (Fig.20.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.