Stiga 33 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. Silent 33 8211 3413 04 ENGLISH SYMBOLS The following symbols are displayed on the ma chine in order to remind you about the safety pre cautions and attention necessary when using the machine The symbols mean Warning Read the Instruction Book and Safety Manual before using the machine gt E Warning Keep spectators away Beware of objects being flung out gt Ed a Warning Take out the safety key before any type of maintenance is carried out Warning Do not put hands or feet under the cover of the machine when it is running Warning The blades continue to rotate even after the machine has been switched off DIEBE w When a red lamp lights up on the mower s control panel and or a sound signal is acti g vated take out the safety key t ASSEMBLY WHEELS CUTTING HEIGHT fig 1 1 Insert the wheel bolt A in the hub cap B 2 Snap on the centre cup C 3 Place a bushing on each side of the wheels only the back wheels 4 Fit the wheel in one of the fixing plate s four po sitions 5 Tighten securely by hand using the finger grip holes in the hub cap Note The same cutting height should2. be set on all four wheels STEERING fig 2 1 Insert the tubes into the ends of the handlebar 2 Fit the screws Tighten securely 3 Insert the ends of the U tube into the holes in the chassis 4 Fit the screws Tighten securely 5 Attach the handle to the U tube using the bolts washers and locking knobs provided The han dlebar can be folded forwards by undoing the locking knobs slightly This reduces the space the mower takes up during transport etc 6 Secure the electrical cable into the cable holder 7 Fix the electrical cable using a cable tie GRASS COLLECTOR fig 3 1 Snap together the grass collector s upper and lower parts 2 Open the cover on the machine and hook the grass collector onto the chassis Note The lawn mower can be used without the grass collector The grass will then collect in a bead behind the machine BATTERY GENERAL Before starting the mower for the first A time and after winter storage you should charge the battery for 1 2 days other wise the battery can be damaged In order for the battery to maintain its capacity and to give optimum perform ance it is important that the charging and storage instructions are carefully fol lowed The battery used in this machine is a lead acid type battery This type of battery must always be stored fully charged e Always charge the battery indoors in a garage etc where the battery is dry and protected from the wea
3. about 30 minutes If the safety handle has stopped work A ing remove the safety key and take the mower to an authorised service work shop to be repaired CONTROL PANEL fig 5 The control panel has the following functions 1 It includes the socket for the safety key The safe ty key also has an in built engine protection If the engine protection has been activated remove the safety key and reset the engine protection fig 8 2 It includes three lamps which indicate the bat tery s charge level A Green the battery is charged to between 30 and 100 of full capacity ENGLISH B Yellow the battery s power has reduced Be tween 5 and 30 remains C Red 5 or less of the battery power remains The machine will begin to beep and will switch itself off automatically Stop mowing and re charge the battery once it has cooled down after about 30 minutes Do not use the mower again until the battery is fully charged Important do not allow the battery power to com pletely run down as this may damage the battery and shorten its operational life MOWING TIPS For best cutting results and to ensure that the bat tery lasts as long as possible the following rules should be followed e Drive the mower at a slow and even pace e Try to avoid excessive starting and stopping as this draws a lot of current e Make sure that the motor is running at full speed at all times when mowing e Mow reg
4. arging by firstly pulling out the plug from the wall socket If the charger is first removed from the battery the plug leads can short circuit if they come into contact with conductive material CHARGING BEFORE WINTER STORAGE T The battery should always be stored ful ly charged 1 Take the battery out of the mower 2 Carefully wipe off the battery 3 Store the battery outside of the mower in a dry and cool place USING THE MOWER STARTING STOPPING THE MOWER Keep hands and feet well away from the A rotating blade s Never put your hand or foot under the blade casing or in the grass ejector unit while the motor is running 1 Fix the battery in place in the mower fig 6 2 Insert the safety key into the control panel fig 7 When the safety key is in place the green lamp will be lit Ifit is not check that the engine protection on the safety key is pressed in fig 8 and that the battery is fully charged 3 Press down the handle to lift the front wheels off the grass thereby reducing grass resistance in the starting moment 4 Press in the power on off button 1 fig 9 Start the engine by pressing in the safety handle 2 To stop release the safety handle After finishing mowing 1 Remove the safety key and keep it out of reach of children 2 Clean the mower see the Maintenance sec tion under the heading Cleaning 3 Recharge the battery once it has cooled down after
5. be recharged Mower vibrates excessively or makes excessive noise Remove safety key Turn mower over to check if blade is properly tight ened Remove safety key Turn mower over to check if blade has been bent damaged or worn out Replace with an original blade Remove safety key Turn mower over to check mower deck for damage If damaged contact an authorised service dealer If no visible damage to mower or blade return mower to an authorised service dealer Mower runs but cutting perform ance is unsatisfactory and or there is a loss of power while mowing Was battery fully charged at the start Remove safety key Turn mower over to check if blade is correctly attached blade is sharp blade is bent loose or damaged deck and or ejector and or grass collector are clogged Cutting height may be set too low causing heavy strain on motor by try ing to cut too much grass Raise to a higher cutting position Mower is hard to push Mower is trying to cut too much grass See problem 4 Cause C Remove safety key Turn mower over to check if all wheels rotate freely and check them for damage Obtain original replacement wheels from an authorised service dealer Mower engine will not stop when the safety handle is released Remove safety key to shut off motor Mower can not then be started Contact an authorised service dealer Mower cannot finish cut
6. n an anti clockwise direction in order to remove the blade Fit the new blade and refit all the other parts exactly as they were before they were dismantled see fig 10 Tighten the blade nut fully SHARPENING THE BLADE Water grinding with whetstone or a grinding stone should be used to sharpen the blade For safety reasons the blade should not be sharp ened on an emery wheel Too high a temperature can result in the blade becoming brittle If the blade is sharpened it must be bal anced afterwards to avoid vibration damage fig 11 Problem ENGLISH Possible causes Mower does not start when safety key is inserted and the safety han dle is pressed in Check to make sure the safety key has been properly inserted and that the engine protection is pressed in Remove safety key turn mower over on side and check that blade is not obstructed Is battery fully charged Plug in charger and check lamps Mower stops while mowing for reason other than releasing the safety handle The engine protection in the safety key has cut off power to protect engine Wait a couple of seconds for it to cool and then press in the engine protection Remove safety key Turn mower over and check that blade is free to turn Also check deck and ejector for clogging Mover is trying to cut too much grass Raise it to higher cutting height and try to start again Check to see if battery needs to
7. ther e Only charge the battery when the temperature is at least 0 C and not over 40 C Charging in lower or higher temperatures can damage the battery ENGLISH e Always keep the mower battery away from wa ter sources of heat ovens radiators open fires etc and hazardous chemicals e Always use the accompanying genuine Stiga charger Never use the charger for any other product e Never use the charger if itis damaged in any way A damaged lead or charger should immediately be replaced at an authorised service workshop Take care of the leads Never carry the charger by the lead When charging is complete pull out the plug not the lead If an extension cable is used use a robust sort suitable for outdoor use even if the battery is never charged outdoors e The charger always feels warm to touch during the first hours of charging CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS The battery must always be charged directly after finishing mowing and as soon as it has cooled down after about 30 minutes Charge the battery outside of the mower in a dry and cool place First connect the round plug from the charger to the battery fig 4 Then connect the charger to a wall socket 220 230V Charge for 1 2 days depending on how long the machine has been used Whilst the battery is charging the red charging lamp on the bat tery is continuously lit for as long as the bat tery charger is connected Finish ch
8. ting the lawn on a single charge any more Was battery fully charged at the start Mower is trying to cut too much grass See problem 4 Cause C Contact an authorised service dealer for battery check Mower in grass collection mode is collecting grass poorly Grass collector is full Remove safety key Turn mower over and check deck and ejector for clogging Is the right blade attached Is the blade sharp Red lamp on charger does not come on when charger is plugged into wall outlet Wall outlet does not have power Verify with another electric device The charger fuse may need to be replaced Contact an authorised service dealer Charger or cord may be defective Contact an authorised service dealer If the mower still doesn t work despite measures taken according to this table contact an authorised service dealer
9. ularly and often especially when the grass is growing quickly Do not mow more than a third of the total height of the grass during one mowing session e Always use a sharp blade Do not use the mower when it is raining or when the grass is wet e Make sure that the underside of the cutting deck is kept clean MAINTENANCE Take out the safety key and remove the battery before any type of maintenance is carried out CLEANING The mower should be cleaned after each use Use a moistened cloth or sponge and a mild soap solution Do not clean with water or solvents Remove all grass clippings which might have gathered on the underside of the deck and in the ejector The grass collector although not the mower it self can be cleaned with water Grass collection ef ficiency is reduced if the holes are blocked CHANGING THE BLADE Check before and after each use that the blade is tightly fixed and that it is not damaged A bent or damaged blade should immediately be replaced Use pro tective gloves to avoid cutting injuries Blunt and or damaged blades tear off the grass and make the lawn look ugly after mowing New well sharpened blades cut off the grass and ensure that it looks green and fresh after it has been mown Remove the battery Put the accompanying wrench 36 mm on the hexagon holder Loosen the blade nut with an adjustable wrench or another type of fixed wrench 19 mm fig 10 Turn the blade nut i
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